Carpet Dimension Guide
Choosing the right size rug is important to the design and aesthetics of your space. A properly chosen rug can add warmth, comfort and style to any room. Here's a guide to choosing the right size rug for your space and use:
1. Living room
Large Living Rooms: For large living rooms, a carpet that covers the entire space, leaving a margin of 20-45 cm from the walls, is ideal. This creates a unified space and helps tie the furniture together.
Medium Living Rooms: If you are placing the rug under the sofa and armchairs, make sure all the front aprons of the furniture are on the rug. Usually, a rug measuring 160x230 cm or 200x250 cm is suitable.
Small Living Rooms: For small living rooms or sitting rooms, a smaller rug (eg 120x180 cm or 140x200) placed in front of the sofa is sufficient. This gives visual coherence without overwhelming the space.
2. Dining room
General Rule: The rug must be large enough to fit all the chairs, even when pulled out. Typically, this means adding at least 60-75cm around the edges of the table.
Round Tables: For round tables, a round rug can be aesthetically pleasing. Make sure the carpet has a diameter that allows the chairs to sit comfortably (at least 250 cm for a 120 cm diameter table).
3. Bedroom
Double Beds: For double or king-size beds, a large rug that extends from under the bed and leaves a margin of 60-90 cm on the sides and bottom of the bed is ideal (eg 240x300 cm).
Single Beds: A 160x230 cm rug placed across the bed or two smaller rugs on either side of the bed is a good choice.
Small Spaces: In smaller bedrooms, a smaller rug under half the bed, leaving the top bare, may be sufficient.
4. Reception Areas and Entrances
Small Corridors or Entrances: A small carpet or rug (70x140 cm) right in front of the door is ideal to define the space.
Large Entrances: In larger entrances or foyers, a larger rug (e.g. 120x180 cm or 160x230 cm) can create a more formal and welcoming environment.
5. Kitchen
Small Rugs: Rugs measuring 70x140 cm or 70x200 cm placed in front of the sink or hob provide comfort and protect the floor.
Long Carpets: For long spaces or kitchen corridors, a long carpet (eg 80x300 cm) is ideal to cover the entire length of the corridor.
6. Office
Office Chair: Make sure the rug is big enough for the office chair to sit comfortably on, even when it's pulled back. Usually, a carpet measuring 120x180 cm or 160x230 cm is suitable for small offices.
Larger Space: For larger offices, a rug that covers the furniture area (eg 200x300 cm) can add elegance and comfort.
Tips:
Measure Before You Buy: Use a measuring tape to determine the dimensions of your space and choose the right size rug.
Experiment with Paper or Tape: Lay paper or tape on the floor to create the outline of the rug and see how it will look.
Consider Movement and Use: Choose a size that will not impede movement and will suit the functionality of the space.
Finally, try to be +-10cm on each side of the rug so that you have more options available regarding the height, style and cost of the rugs available.
By following these guidelines, you will be able to choose the right size rug that will suit your space and enhance its aesthetics.
1. Living room
Large Living Rooms: For large living rooms, a carpet that covers the entire space, leaving a margin of 20-45 cm from the walls, is ideal. This creates a unified space and helps tie the furniture together.
Medium Living Rooms: If you are placing the rug under the sofa and armchairs, make sure all the front aprons of the furniture are on the rug. Usually, a rug measuring 160x230 cm or 200x250 cm is suitable.
Small Living Rooms: For small living rooms or sitting rooms, a smaller rug (eg 120x180 cm or 140x200) placed in front of the sofa is sufficient. This gives visual coherence without overwhelming the space.
2. Dining room
General Rule: The rug must be large enough to fit all the chairs, even when pulled out. Typically, this means adding at least 60-75cm around the edges of the table.
Round Tables: For round tables, a round rug can be aesthetically pleasing. Make sure the carpet has a diameter that allows the chairs to sit comfortably (at least 250 cm for a 120 cm diameter table).
3. Bedroom
Double Beds: For double or king-size beds, a large rug that extends from under the bed and leaves a margin of 60-90 cm on the sides and bottom of the bed is ideal (eg 240x300 cm).
Single Beds: A 160x230 cm rug placed across the bed or two smaller rugs on either side of the bed is a good choice.
Small Spaces: In smaller bedrooms, a smaller rug under half the bed, leaving the top bare, may be sufficient.
4. Reception Areas and Entrances
Small Corridors or Entrances: A small carpet or rug (70x140 cm) right in front of the door is ideal to define the space.
Large Entrances: In larger entrances or foyers, a larger rug (e.g. 120x180 cm or 160x230 cm) can create a more formal and welcoming environment.
5. Kitchen
Small Rugs: Rugs measuring 70x140 cm or 70x200 cm placed in front of the sink or hob provide comfort and protect the floor.
Long Carpets: For long spaces or kitchen corridors, a long carpet (eg 80x300 cm) is ideal to cover the entire length of the corridor.
6. Office
Office Chair: Make sure the rug is big enough for the office chair to sit comfortably on, even when it's pulled back. Usually, a carpet measuring 120x180 cm or 160x230 cm is suitable for small offices.
Larger Space: For larger offices, a rug that covers the furniture area (eg 200x300 cm) can add elegance and comfort.
Tips:
Measure Before You Buy: Use a measuring tape to determine the dimensions of your space and choose the right size rug.
Experiment with Paper or Tape: Lay paper or tape on the floor to create the outline of the rug and see how it will look.
Consider Movement and Use: Choose a size that will not impede movement and will suit the functionality of the space.
Finally, try to be +-10cm on each side of the rug so that you have more options available regarding the height, style and cost of the rugs available.
By following these guidelines, you will be able to choose the right size rug that will suit your space and enhance its aesthetics.