Rug size guide
A rug that is too small is the most common mistake. Measure the floor you want to cover, then use the rules below.
The one rule for every room
Leave 20 to 45 cm of bare floor showing around the edge of the rug. Less than that and the rug looks like carpet; more and it looks lost.
Living room
The front legs of the sofa and armchairs should sit on the rug. All legs on is better still. In a large room, a rug big enough for the whole seating group makes the space feel connected. A 3-seater sofa usually suits 200 x 290 cm.
Bedroom
The rug should extend about 50 cm past each side of the bed, and at least as far at the foot, so your feet land on it when you get up. A queen bed suits 240 x 330 cm; a king suits 300 x 400 cm. A smaller rug can sit across the bottom third of the bed instead.
Dining room
The rug should reach about 60 to 70 cm past the table edge on every side. Then the chairs stay on the rug when they are pulled out. Measure the table, add 120 to 140 cm to each dimension, and choose the nearest size up. A round table suits a round rug.
Hallway
Choose a runner about 20 cm narrower than the hallway, which leaves 10 cm of floor on each side, and 40 to 60 cm shorter than its length. Our 80 x 300 cm runner suits a hallway about 1 m wide and 3.5 m or longer.
Our sizes
| Size (cm) | Name | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 80 x 300 | Runner | Hallways about 1 m wide and 3.5 m or longer. |
| 120 x 170 | Small | Bedside, entry or reading corner. |
| 160 x 230 | Medium | Small lounge, or a 4-seat dining table. |
| 200 x 290 | Large | Most living rooms with a 3-seater sofa. |
| 240 x 330 | Extra large | Queen bed, or an open-plan lounge. |
| 300 x 400 | Oversize | King bed, or a large open-plan space. |
| 200 round | Round | Round dining table, or a reading nook. |
Handmade rugs can vary by up to 2 cm from the listed size.
Room-size helper
Enter the floor you want to cover and we will suggest the largest size that leaves a comfortable border.