How to Choose a Rug Size for Every Room

How to Choose a Rug Size for Every Room

The wrong rug size can throw off your entire room. Follow these rules to pick the perfect size — from living rooms to bedrooms.

 

Living Room

  • All legs on: Large rug (e.g. 250x350 cm)
  • Front legs only: Medium rug (e.g. 160x230 cm)

See: Ferreira De Sa Frame Rug

 

Rug, blue rug, hand tufted rug


Bedroom

  • Queen bed: 200x300 cm minimum
  • Twin bed: 120x170 cm or runner on sides

See: Ferreira De Sa Origins Rug

 

bedroom rug, grey rug, outdoor rug

 

Dining Room

  • At least 60cm beyond the edge of the table on all sides

See: Nani Marquina Kala Round Rug

 

FAQs

Q: Should I go bigger or smaller?
A: Bigger. It grounds the room better and avoids the “floating rug” look.

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