Rug Size Guide: Choosing the Right Size in Centimetres
Measure the room, leave a border, and let the furniture decide. A practical rug size guide in centimetres for every room.
By Kazimi Rugs1 min read
The most common rug mistake is choosing one that is too small. A well-sized rug makes a room feel larger and ties the furniture together. Here is how to get it right, in centimetres.
How to measure
- Measure the length and width of the floor area you want to cover.
- Leave a border of bare floor around the rug — about 30–60 cm in most rooms.
- Mark the outline with masking tape and live with it for a day before deciding.
Living room
Aim for a rug large enough that at least the front legs of every sofa and chair rest on it. In most living rooms that means 200 × 300 cm or 250 × 350 cm. In larger rooms, a 300 × 400 cm rug can anchor the whole seating area.
Bedroom
Place the rug under the lower two-thirds of the bed so it extends at least 50 cm on each side. For a double bed choose around 170 × 240 cm; for a king-size bed, 200 × 300 cm.
Dining room
Chairs should stay on the rug even when pulled out — add about 60–75 cm to every side of the table. A table for six usually needs a rug of around 240 × 340 cm.
Hallways and runners
Runners are long and narrow, typically 70–90 cm wide. Leave 10–15 cm of floor visible on each side and at both ends.
Need an exact size?
Because our rugs are knotted by hand, we can weave to your exact measurements. Send us the size in cm or m with a custom order and we will advise on proportions and pattern.
