RUG SIZE GUIDE
Choose the right rug size for your room
A well-sized rug connects your furniture and makes a room feel balanced. Use these practical layouts and popular Australian rug sizes as a starting point.
START WITH YOUR SPACE
Measure before you choose
Rug sizes vary slightly between collections. Check the proportions in your room before ordering.
- 1
Measure the furniture zone
Measure the full seating, dining or bed area, not only the empty floor.
- 2
Mark the outline
Use painter's tape to see how the proposed size feels and check walkways.
- 3
Check doors and edges
Allow doors to swing freely and keep enough exposed floor around the rug.
ROOM-BY-ROOM ADVICE
Find the right fit
Choose the furniture layout first, then select the closest available rug size.
LIVING ROOM
Anchor the seating
Place at least the front legs of the sofa and chairs on the rug. It should extend beyond the coffee table and feel wider than the sofa.
- Compact
- 160 × 230 cm
- Standard
- 200 × 290 cm
- Large or modular
- 240 × 340 or 300 × 400 cm
DINING ROOM
Keep chairs on the rug
Add about 60–70 cm beyond every table edge so chairs remain on the rug when pulled out. Measure an extension table at its largest size.
- 4 seats
- 160 × 230 or 200 × 290 cm
- 6 seats
- 200 × 290 or 240 × 340 cm
- 8 seats
- 240 × 340 or 300 × 400 cm
BEDROOM
Step onto softness
Position the rug beneath the lower two-thirds of the bed and extend it beyond both sides and the foot. Two runners are a practical alternative.
- Single or king single
- 160 × 230 cm
- Queen
- 200 × 290 cm
- King
- 240 × 340 or 300 × 400 cm
HALLWAYS & ENTRIES
Leave a clear border
Keep roughly 10–20 cm of floor visible on each side. Choose a runner shorter than the hallway so it does not touch skirting boards or block doors.
- Short runner
- 70 × 200 cm
- Standard runner
- 80 × 300 cm
- Long hallway
- 80 × 400 cm
QUICK REFERENCE
Popular rug sizes at a glance
If two sizes could work, the larger option usually creates a more connected furniture setting.
| Rug size | Best suited to | Placement note |
|---|---|---|
| 50 × 80 to 80 × 150 cm | Entries, bedsides and utility areas | Use as an accent and keep door clearance. |
| 120 × 170 cm | Studies, reading corners and small bedrooms | Best for one compact furniture grouping. |
| 160 × 230 cm | Compact living, bedrooms and 4-seat dining | Check sofa legs or pulled-out chairs fit. |
| 200 × 290 cm | Standard living, queen beds and 4–6 seat dining | A versatile size for anchoring a complete zone. |
| 240 × 340 cm | Large living, king beds and 6–8 seat dining | Suitable for larger sofas and open-plan settings. |
| 300 × 400 cm | Large open-plan rooms and 8-seat dining | Check wall and walkway clearance. |
| 70–80 × 300–400 cm | Hallways and long entries | Leave an even border on both sides. |
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Rug sizing FAQs
Should a living room rug sit under the sofa?
Place at least the front legs of the sofa and chairs on the rug. In a large room, all furniture legs can sit on it.
How far should a rug extend past a dining table?
Allow about 60–70 cm beyond every edge so chairs remain on the rug when pulled out.
What if my room sits between two sizes?
If both fit without blocking doors or walkways, the larger rug usually connects the furniture more successfully. Mark both outlines with painter's tape.
Do rug sizes vary between collections?
Yes. These are common reference sizes; always check the exact product dimensions before ordering.