Start with your space.
The best rug size depends on the furniture it sits with. Measure your layout, picture how you move through the room, then choose a rug that makes the whole setting feel connected.
See the difference
Sizes at a glance.
Compare popular rectangular rug sizes, then use the chart below to check the measurements.
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The measurements
Find your size.
| Format | Size in cm | Size in metres | A good starting point for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 160 × 230 | 1.6 × 2.3 | Compact seating areas, reading corners and home offices. |
| Medium | 200 × 290 or 200 × 300 | 2.0 × 2.9 or 2.0 × 3.0 | Everyday living rooms and apartment seating areas. |
| Large | 240 × 330 | 2.4 × 3.3 | Larger seating groups and bedrooms with room around the bed. |
| Extra large | 280 × 380 | 2.8 × 3.8 | Spacious lounges and generous furniture layouts. |
| Oversized | 300 × 400 | 3.0 × 4.0 | Large open-plan rooms and substantial seating groups. |
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Rectangular sizes are width × length. Some ranges offer 200 × 290 cm rather than 200 × 300 cm; always check the size on the product page before ordering.
Before you choose
Measure it. Mark it. Live with it.
- Measure the furniture setting. Include the sofa or bed, nearby chairs and any space needed to pull dining chairs out.
- Mark the rug outline. Use removable tape suitable for your floor, or lay out sheets of paper, to see the proposed size in place.
- Walk around it. Open doors, move chairs and check your usual pathways before you settle on a size.
Room by room
Place it with confidence.
Living room
Let the rug connect the seating group. Position its long edge parallel to the main sofa, with the sofa’s front legs and the coffee table on the rug. Include the front legs of nearby armchairs where the layout allows.
- Compact layout: begin with 160 × 230 cm.
- Standard seating group: compare 200 × 290 cm and 200 × 300 cm.
- Larger lounge: consider 240 × 330 cm or an oversized option.
Placement tip: check that the rug reaches beyond the sofa on both sides. A rug sitting only beneath the coffee table can make the seating feel disconnected.
Bedroom
Place the rug beneath the lower part of the bed, leaving a comfortable landing on each side and at the foot. Measure the bed frame itself, including any upholstered surround.
- Smaller beds: compare 160 × 230 cm and the medium sizes.
- Queen or king beds: compare 240 × 330 cm and larger options against the actual frame.
Placement tip: aim for around 50 cm or more of exposed rug beside the bed where space allows. Check that the foot of the bed does not finish right on the rug’s edge.
Dining room
Size the rug for the table and the chairs in use. Chair legs should stay on the rug when someone pulls their chair back to sit down.
- Allow roughly 60–80 cm beyond each table edge, then test with your own chairs.
- Rectangular table: match the rug’s orientation to the table.
A quick example: a 100 × 180 cm table with 70 cm clearance on every side needs a rug at least 240 × 320 cm. A 240 × 330 cm rug is a size to test against that layout.
A few useful answers
Rug sizing, made simple.
What if I am between two rug sizes?
Mark out both sizes around your furniture. The larger option often connects a seating group better, provided it leaves comfortable walkways and space to open doors.
Should all of my furniture sit on the rug?
Both front-legs-on and all-legs-on arrangements can work in a living room. Aim for a consistent arrangement across the seating group. At a dining table, keep all chair legs on the rug when the chairs are pulled back.
Are all of these sizes available in every design?
No. Sizes vary by collection. The image and chart help you compare common formats; the product page shows the options for each design.
Still finding your fit?
Keep your room and furniture measurements handy as you browse, or get in touch with the DecoRug team for help choosing.