Getting the Basics Right, Before You Measure a Room
Before diving into the specifics of each room, there are a few principles that apply almost universally when sizing and placing a rug.
- Furniture should relate to the rug - As a general rule, the front legs of major furniture pieces (sofas, chairs, beds) should sit on the rug, rather than floating just off the edge of it.
- Leave a consistent border of floor - Most rooms look best with an even gap of exposed flooring between the rug and the walls, typically somewhere between 20-40cm depending on the size of the room.
- Bigger is usually safer than smaller - An undersized rug is one of the most common styling mistakes. When deciding between two sizes, it's almost always better to size up.
- Shape should suit the layout - Rectangular rugs suit most rectangular rooms and dining tables, while round rugs work well in more circular arrangements or smaller footprints.
These fundamentals give you a starting point, but each room in the home has its own specific sizing logic, which is why we've built a dedicated guide hub for each space.
