#Why Carpet Tiles Are the Right Rug for the Dining Room

We love the look of a rug under the dining room table. If you have a dedicated dining room, it can make the room feel finished and well-designed. If you are carving a dining space out of a larger open-plan home or apartment, a rug can help the dining area feel more distinct.

For most dining tables you'll probably be safe with standard rug sizes. But what if you have a super-long dining table, or one that is somewhere between a 5x7-foot rug and an 8x10-foot rug? Carpet tiles can solve that problem by allowing you to choose your own size, and you can even trim them to custom fit your space.

One of our favorite parts about carpet tiles is that you can truly customize your design. By combining multiple patterns or colors you can create a truly original rug. Another one of our favorite tricks is to use one pattern, but rotate every other tile a quarter turn. Depending on how bold the pattern is you can end up with a stunning or subtle new pattern.

4. You can rotate tiles to prevent uneven wear and tear.

The carpet pieces under the center of your table will probably wear more slowly than those around the edges and under your chairs. So to keep things looking fresh you can always swap the inner tiles for the outer ones after a year or two. It's a quick way to prolong the life of your rug.