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Size and Fitting Guide for Rugs

Rugs bring a space together, add personality and character, and elevate it to a luxurious and cosy environment. But what rug suits your space the best?

Start by asking yourself: What mood do you want to create? A bold statement piece or a calm, serene accent? Should the rug anchor your furniture or define separate zones in an open plan? Whatever its purpose, you should love your rug — it is something you will see and feel every day.

QUICK SIZE REFERENCE

Room Room Size Rug Size
Living Room (Large) 15 × 20 ft 8 × 10 ft or 9 × 12 ft
Living Room (Medium) 12 × 15 ft 6 × 9 ft or 8 × 10 ft
Living Room (Compact) 10 × 12 ft 5 × 8 ft or 6 × 9 ft
Bedroom (King Bed) 14 × 16 ft 8 × 10 ft or 9 × 12 ft
Bedroom (Queen Bed) 12 × 14 ft 6 × 9 ft or 8 × 10 ft
Dining Room (6-Seater) 12 × 14 ft 6 × 9 ft or 8 × 10 ft
Dining Room (8-Seater) 14 × 18 ft 8 × 10 ft or 9 × 12 ft
Foyer / Corridor Varies Custom runner

Tip: The rug should extend at least 18–24 inches beyond all sides of your seating area or bed. When in doubt, go larger — an undersized rug is the most common mistake.


LIVING ROOM

The rug should hold the seating area together as one unit, and be proportional to the space around it. Choose a rug that covers all furniture pieces with breathing room on all sides. Do not choose a small rug for a large space, or place the furniture so far out that the back legs sit on the edge.

The golden rule: All four legs of every piece of furniture should sit on the rug. In an open-plan space, use more than one rug to create distinct zones.

Living room with rug placement showing all furniture on the rug

DINING ROOM

A dining rug must be large enough that all chairs remain on it even when pulled back from the table. Measure your table length and width, then add at least 3 feet (90 cm) on each side.

Common mistake: Choosing a rug that fits the table but not the chairs. The scraping of chair legs on and off a rug edge will damage both the rug and your floor.

Dining room with rug under table and all chairs

BEDROOM — OPTION A

The rug covers the entire bed area, extending well beyond the bed on three sides — both sides and the foot. When you step out of bed, your feet should always land on the rug. The nightstands sit off the rug, and the headboard end tucks under the bed.

Best for: King and queen beds in rooms 14 ft or wider. Choose an 8 × 10 ft or 9 × 12 ft rug.

Bedroom with rug extending beyond bed on three sides

BEDROOM — OPTION B

For a more seamless, expansive look, the rug encompasses the entire area of the bed and the nightstands. This creates a unified sleeping zone and works beautifully in larger bedrooms.

Best for: Spacious master bedrooms where the rug becomes a defining feature. A 9 × 12 ft rug works well here.

Bedroom with rug encompassing bed and nightstands

FOYER & CORRIDOR

Foyers and corridors are rarely standard sizes. A stock rug will almost never fit perfectly — it will either be too narrow, too long, or awkwardly placed. This is where a custom rug makes all the difference.

Our recommendation: Send us your corridor measurements and we will craft a runner that fits like it was always meant to be there. We work with architects and designers on projects of all scales.

Foyer corridor with custom runner rug

STAIRCASE

We custom-make stair runners for staircases of all shapes and sizes — straight flights, curved landings, spiral stairs, and everything in between. Each runner is measured on-site and crafted to fit every tread and riser precisely, finished with brass stair rods for a polished look.

How it works: Share photos and measurements of your staircase, and our team will provide a design consultation and quote. We work closely with architects and interior designers to get every detail right.

Grand staircase with custom fitted runner rug

CUSTOM SHAPES

Not every space calls for a rectangle. Round tables deserve round rugs. Curved sofas call for organic shapes. And sometimes, the most beautiful solution is a rug that follows the contour of your furniture arrangement rather than fighting it.

Our process: We work closely with you to create a template — on paper, digitally, or on-site — and our weavers bring it to life in any size, shape, material, and design. Round, oval, freeform, hexagonal — if you can imagine it, we can weave it.

Custom shaped organic rug following furniture contour

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