Rug Size Guide

Find the right fit.

Start with the sofa’s front legs on the rug. Tape out the size before ordering.

Living room

Front legs on

A versatile starting point: the sofa and chair front legs rest on the rug.

All furniture on

One larger rug anchors the entire seating group. Include the chairs and leave a visible floor border.

Coffee-table rug

A smaller accent option when space is tight. It will connect the furniture less than a larger rug.

Round seating area

Use a round rug for a compact conversation area. Check that the chair legs sit securely on the rug.

Start with a rug wide enough for the sofa, with its front legs resting on the rug. Include the front legs of nearby chairs where space allows.

For a generous room, a larger rug can hold the whole seating group. Avoid a small rug floating beneath only the coffee table unless that is the look you want.

Dining room

Rectangular table

Match the rug to the dining area. Allow room for every chair when pulled out.

Round table

A round rug echoes the table shape. A rectangular rug can also work; measure the chairs in use.

Allow around 60–75 cm of rug beyond each side of the table as a starting point. Test with your actual chairs pulled out: their back legs should remain on the rug.

For example, a 180 × 90 cm table plus 75 cm on every side needs an area of about 330 × 240 cm. Check walkways and doors too.

Bedroom

One large rug

Place the bed and bedside tables on one rug, with space to step onto it at the sides and foot.

Lower two-thirds

Start the rug below the bedside tables and extend it beyond both sides and the foot of the bed.

Two bedside runners

A practical option when a large rug will not fit. Put a runner or small rug on each side.

Round bedside accent

Use a round rug beside the bed or at the foot as a smaller accent. Check the landing area and walkways.

Choose one large rug, a rug under the lower part of the bed, or separate bedside rugs. Around 50–70 cm beside the bed is a useful starting point for a soft landing.

Measure your bed frame rather than relying on the mattress size. Two smaller bedside rugs are another option when space is limited.

Hallways, round rugs and awkward spaces

Runners: leave a visible strip of floor along both sides. Check that doors open freely and the runner does not obstruct a doorway.

Round rugs: the listed size is the diameter. Tape out the circle’s widest points and check how your furniture sits within it.

Rectangle and oval rugs: the measurements describe the overall length and width. Check both measurements against your taped outline.