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Rug Size and Fitting Guide

Choosing the perfect rug can be tricky. Here, our design experts share their knowledge of rug sizing and placement so you can focus on the fun part - selecting the perfect colour, pattern and style.

POSITIONING AND BALANCE

The size of a room doesn't necessarily determine the size of a rug. Instead, think about where the furniture is positioned. A well-proportioned rug will unify separate elements and pull the room together. Rugs can also be used to create balance in a less symmetrical space and to zone open plan areas. Ask our experts for advice.

SIZE AND COMFORT

Our rugs are wonderful to walk on, so for the full underfoot experience and to maximise comfort, make sure there is a generous amount of rug around the edges of a bed or to the edges of a corridor for example.

BORDERS AND PATTERNS

Rugs with borders tend to have a more traditional feel and can help to define a space. Conversely, patterns that run to the edge of a rug look more contemporary and can make a room feel larger and more relaxed.

STANDARD AND CUSTOM RUG SIZES

We stock several standard rug sizes in regular, runners and round sizes. Need a specific size or shape? Discover our custom and bespoke service here.

Emma Elles-Hill, UK Showrooms Director for The Rug Company
"A rug can be a great way to anchor a room or delineate a space in an open floor plan."
Emma Elles-Hill, UK Showrooms Director

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Living Room

Cirrus by Winch Design
 Styling a rug in a space with lots of furniture.

LIVING ROOM A

If budget permits, a living room rug should be generous enough so that the furniture sits comfortably within its perimeter. This will pull the room together and make it feel more cohesive. If a rug is too small, it may appear lost and the space can feel disjointed.

Styling a rug with moderate furniture. The rug is placed slightly under chairs and table.

LIVING ROOM B

It's possible to visually expand a smaller room by placing a rug so its edges sit halfway under the furniture. This works well with contemporary rugs that have no border, where the pattern runs right to the edge.

Small rug size to frame the furniture in the space

LIVING ROOM C

To make an independent feature of a rug, ensure its edges are slightly longer and wider than the dimensions of the furniture that it sits next to. This will make the space feel inviting, whilst creating equilibrium.

 Medium sized rug styled under an L-Shaped Sofa.

LIVING ROOM D

An L-shaped sofa faces in two directions, so make sure a rug sits comfortably under both sections and aligns in the same way at each end. Ideally the sofa should sit completely within the edges of the rug, or at least halfway under the L-shape. A small rug inside the L can appear stingy and may leave the sofa looking isolated.

Bedroom

Verge Ice by Kelly Wearstler
Rug styled in a bedroom so that small part protrudes around the bed

BEDROOM A

In a bedroom, position the rug underneath the bed, in front of bedside tables and perpendicular to the bed frame. This allows for a soft layer to step out on to when you get up. For balance, aim to frame the end of the bed with an equal amount of rug.

Two runners styled in a bedroom, either side of the bed

BEDROOM B

Bedside runners are another solution in a bedroom. If you opt for a pair of rugs, make sure they're at least as wide as the bedside tables and as long as the bed.

Rug styled in a bedroom features at the foot of the bed

BEDROOM C

An alternative option in a bedroom is to place a rug at a right angle to the frame at the end of the bed. This works well if you're using a smaller piece.

Runners and Rugs for hallways

HALLWAYS AND RUNNERS

In a hallway, it's often best to order a custom length runner to fit the space so there's a precise start and finish point. Runners can also help zone walkways in open plan areas and can be used to brighten hallways that are lacking light.

Dining Room & Custom Shapes

Custom Climbing Leopard by Diane von Furstenberg on staircase
 Dining room with a large sized rug styled underneath all chairs and table.

DINING ROOM

Under a dining table, a rug should be large enough so that you can pull a chair out without the back legs getting caught on the rug's edge. We recommend a size at least 1.5m wider than the length and width of the table.

Round rug underneath a round table.

DINING ROOM CIRCULAR

Custom designs often work well under round tables. As with a square or rectangular, we suggest allowing a depth of at least 1.5m of extra rug coverage around the edge.

Custom Shape rug

CUSTOM SHAPES

If you have an unusually shaped sofa, a bespoke piece of furniture or an odd-shaped room, a custom rug can be used to make a great feature of it. Our design experts can create a rug in any dimension to enhance specific elements.

Custom Shapes - Stairs

STAIRS

The construction and style of stairs vary greatly, so with this in mind we approach each project individually. Our team can advise on exactly what type of made-to-measure floor covering will work best for your staircase.

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SHOP SMALL RUGS

1.83 x 1.22m, 2.29 x 1.52m, 2.74 x 1.83m

SHOP MEDIUM RUGS

3.05 x 2.13m, 3.05 x 2.44m, 3.66 x 2.74m

SHOP LARGE RUGS

4.27 x 3.05m, 4.88 x 3.66m, 5.49 x 3.66m

SHOP RUNNER RUGS

3.05 x 0.84m, 3.65 x 0.84m

SHOP ROUND RUGS

2.44 x 2.44m

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