Shop by Size: Rug Size Finder & Guide

How to choose the right rug size

Measure the room or the furniture the rug will sit under, then use the rules below. All sizes are in centimetres, as on our product pages. If you're between two sizes, the larger rug usually makes a room look bigger and calmer.

Lounge or living room

Leave 30–60 cm of floor showing around the rug, so in a 5 × 4 m lounge look for a rug of roughly 380–440 × 280–340 cm. In a smaller room, let at least the front legs of the sofa and chairs rest on the rug so the seating feels connected; a 230 × 160 cm or 300 × 200 cm rug works in most South African lounges.

Dining room

Chairs need to stay on the rug when they are pulled out, so add 60–90 cm on every side of the table: a 180 × 90 cm six-seater table needs a rug of about 300–360 × 210–270 cm, such as 350 × 250 cm.

Bedroom

Place the rug sideways under the lower two-thirds of the bed, with 40–60 cm showing on each side.

Bed (South African size)	Bed size	Rug size that suits it
Single	92 × 188 cm	About 170–230 × 120–200 cm, or a runner each side
Three-quarter	107 × 188 cm	About 190–250 × 120–200 cm
Double	137 × 188 cm	About 220–280 × 150–210 cm (e.g. 230 × 160 cm)
Queen	152 × 188 cm	About 230–290 × 150–210 cm (e.g. 250 × 200 cm)
King	183 × 188 cm	About 260–320 × 150–210 cm (e.g. 300 × 200 cm)

Hallway runners

Choose a runner 20–150 cm shorter than the passage so it stops clear of doorways, and 20–50 cm narrower so 10–25 cm of floor shows on each side. A 110 cm-wide passage suits a runner 60–90 cm wide; long passages may need one of our 6 m, 8 m or 10 m runners. Browse runners.

Round rugs

Under a round table, add 50–75 cm all round: a 100 cm table suits a rug of about 200–250 cm across. In an entrance or reading corner, a 150–200 cm round rug softens a square room. Browse round rugs.

Our size ranges

Range	Area	Typical size	Good for	Rugs
Small	under 2.5 m²	160 × 120 cm	Entrances, beside a bed, under a coffee table	135
Medium	2.5 to 5 m²	230 × 160 cm	Smaller lounges, under a double bed, reading corners	383
Large	5 to 8 m²	300 × 200 cm	Most lounges, a six-seater dining table, under a queen or king bed	293
Extra large	8 to 11 m²	350 × 250 cm	Large lounges and open-plan living areas, eight-seater tables	178
Oversize	11 m² and up	400 × 300 cm	Big open-plan rooms, boardrooms, statement pieces	142
Runners	by length	300 × 80 cm	Passages, kitchens, beside a bed	534
Round	by diameter	200 cm across	Round tables, entrances	65

Rug size questions

What size rug do I need for my lounge?

Measure the room and subtract 60–120 cm from both its length and its width, so the rug leaves 30–60 cm of floor showing on each side. If that is too big for your budget, choose a rug that fits under at least the front legs of your seating.

Why are your rug sizes not standard?

Handmade rugs are woven to the loom, not cut to a template, so two "300 × 200 cm" rugs can differ by a few centimetres. Every listing shows the measured size; the Size Finder matches within the tolerance you choose.

Should a rug go under the sofa?

Ideally the front legs sit on the rug. A rug floating in front of the sofa only works when it is at least as wide as the sofa.

How do I measure for a runner?

Measure the passage length and width, then subtract 20–150 cm from the length and 20–50 cm from the width. Check door swings: a runner should stop clear of doors that open into the passage.