Probably too big. Generally, you want to have at least 18" of flooring showing on every side, otherwise your rug reads as wall to wall carpeting and may make your room appear smaller. For your room, I would probably for for 8x10 or 9x12. Try taping off imaginary corners with painters tape to get a feel for how either would look in your space.
A rug in a 9 x 12 section may actually measure as small as something like 8'10" x 11'8". Once it's down, with a good looking cocktail table, the floor will no longer demand attention. Hope this helps?
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