Rug Size Guide
Rug Size Guide
A rug should do more than sit beneath a room. It should define the architecture of the space, soften the floor plan and connect each piece of furniture with quiet intention.
As a general rule, choose the most generous size your room can comfortably hold. In living spaces, allow your rug to extend beyond the sofa where possible. In dining rooms, make sure the rug frames the full setting. In bedrooms, aim for a soft landing on either side of the bed.
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The right living room rug will make the whole setting feel more resolved. Rather than floating a small rug beneath the coffee table, look for a size that anchors the sofa, occasional chairs and side tables together.
For most spaces, the front legs of the sofa and armchairs should sit on the rug. This creates one cohesive furniture zone while still allowing a border of flooring around the edge of the room.
Living room size guide
| Setting | Recommended size | Best for | Placement note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact living room | 1600 × 2300mm | Apartment living, smaller sofas, occasional chairs | Place the coffee table fully on the rug and keep front sofa legs close to the rug edge. |
| Standard living room | 2000 × 3000mm | Two- to three-seat sofas, open-plan living rooms | Position the front legs of the sofa and chairs on the rug to frame the seating area. |
| Generous living room | 2500 × 3500mm or 3000 × 4000mm | Modular sofas, large rooms, layered settings | Allow the rug to sit beneath the main furniture pieces with space extending beyond the sofa. |
Dining room
For dining rooms, choose enough coverage for the full dining setting, not just the table. The rug should frame the chairs as part of the composition, with clear space extending beyond the table on every side.
The layouts below show rectangular dining settings increasing in scale: a six-seat table, an eight-seat table and a generous long-table arrangement.
Dining room size guide
| Dining setting | Recommended size | Best for | Placement note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six-seat rectangular table | 2000 × 3000mm | Compact dining rooms and smaller rectangular tables | Centres the table while allowing a visible rug border around all six chairs. |
| Eight-seat rectangular table | 2500 × 3500mm | Everyday family dining settings and larger rectangular tables | Gives the chairs more breathing room so the setting feels grounded, not tight. |
| Long-table setting | 3000 × 4000mm | Generous dining rooms, formal settings and tables with side chairs | Frames the full setting with enough rug visible beyond the table and chairs. |
Our rugs are chosen for the way they ground a room, through scale, texture and the quiet balance between practicality and beauty.
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In the bedroom, the rug should create softness where it matters most. A well-sized rug extends beyond the sides and foot of the bed, giving you a considered border of texture as you move through the room.
For smaller bedrooms, place the rug beneath the lower two-thirds of the bed and keep bedside tables off the rug. In larger rooms, choose a rug wide enough to sit beneath the bed and bedsides for a calm, layered finish.
Bedroom size guide
| Bed size or setting | Recommended size | Best for | Placement note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen bed, compact room | 2000 × 3000mm | Smaller bedrooms | Place the rug under the lower two-thirds of the bed, extending beyond the foot. |
| Queen or king bed | 2500 × 3500mm | Most bedrooms | Allow the rug to extend beyond both sides and the foot of the bed. |
| King bed, generous room | 3000 × 4000mm | Large primary suites | Position the rug beneath the full bed setting, including bedsides if space allows. |
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