A rug has the power to completely transform a room. It can bring warmth, anchor your furniture, and create flow from one space to another. But just as colour and design shape the mood, the size of your rug determines how well it works within the room.
Choosing the right size is the difference between a rug that feels like an afterthought and one that feels like it was made for your home. This Rug Size Guide has been created to help you understand proportions, placement, and layout so you can shop with confidence, whether you are furnishing a compact apartment, a family living room, or an open-plan space.
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Living Room Rug Size Guide
The living room is the space where rug sizing makes the biggest impact. The right rug should anchor your sofa, coffee table, and armchairs so the whole arrangement feels connected. Here’s how each size works best.
270 × 160 cm (9' × 5′)
This size is best suited to compact living rooms, apartments, or smaller sitting areas where space is at a premium. A 270 × 160 cm (9' × 5′) rug usually works well placed beneath a coffee table, helping to visually define the lounge zone without overwhelming the room.
Because of its proportions, this rug typically does not extend beneath the sofa. Instead, it acts as a focal point in front of the seating, drawing the eye to the centre of the room. It works especially well with two-seater sofas or in spaces where the sofa is pushed against a wall and you want to keep the floorboards or tiles visible around the furniture.
If you’re working with smaller vintage or patterned rugs in this size, layering can also be an option, placing a neutral oversized rug underneath to give the space more coverage, then adding the 270 × 160 cm (9' × 5′) rug on top for character.
Always ensure the coffee table sits fully on this size rug. Avoid floating the rug in front of the sofa without anchoring it with furniture, as it can feel disconnected.
300 × 200 cm (10′ × 6′)
The 300 × 200 cm rug is one of the most popular and versatile sizes for living rooms. It allows the front legs of a three-seater sofa and any accent chairs to sit on the rug while keeping the back legs off, which instantly makes the seating arrangement feel connected.
This size is a go-to choice when you want to strike the right balance: large enough to ground the furniture, but not so large that it dominates the floor. It’s also flexible enough to work in both small family rooms and medium-sized open-plan layouts.
This is our most popular size for a living room and the best “safe choice” size if you are unsure, it works in almost every standard living room setup.
300 × 250 cm (10′ × 8′)
Slightly larger than the standard 300 × 200 cm, the 300 × 250 cm rug is perfect for wider living rooms, modular sofas, or lounge settings with extra chairs. The additional width creates more breathing space, ensuring furniture does not feel crowded on the rug.
This size is especially useful when your sofa is floating in the middle of the room instead of pushed against a wall. It gives enough coverage to balance the proportions of the room while keeping every piece of furniture comfortably within the layout.
This size is often the “sweet spot” for medium-to-large lounges where a 300 × 200 cm feels too small, but a 400 × 300 cm would overwhelm the space.
400 × 300 cm (13′ × 10′)
The 400 × 300 cm rug is the statement option for large living rooms and open-plan spaces. It extends beneath the entire lounge suite, armchairs, and coffee table, unifying the seating arrangement in one luxurious layout.
This oversized rug also balances architectural features such as high ceilings or expansive windows, grounding the scale of the room. If you have a modular or L-shape sofa, this size ensures all pieces, including any side chairs, sit comfortably on the rug.
When in doubt in a large space, always size up. A 400 × 300 cm rug creates a professionally styled look that smaller rugs simply can’t achieve.
Dining Room Rug Size Guide
In dining rooms, the most important rule is that chairs should remain on the rug, even when pulled out. The right rug frames the table, keeps the space comfortable, and prevents chairs from catching on the edges. Here’s how each size works:
300 × 250 cm (10′ × 8′)
This is the smallest size that works for dining areas and is ideal for a 6–8 seater dining table. A 300 × 250 cm rug provides enough clearance so that chairs remain fully on the rug, even when pulled back from the table.
It’s a great choice for medium-sized dining rooms or apartment settings where space is tighter, but you still want to maintain proportion and comfort.
Make sure the rug extends at least 60 cm beyond the edge of the table on all sides, this allows chairs to move smoothly without catching.
350 × 250 cm (11′ × 8′)
A 350 × 250 cm rug is the perfect size for a 8-10 seater dining table. The extra length and width create generous clearance, keeping chairs securely on the rug whether tucked in or pushed out.
This size works particularly well in dining rooms that double as part of an open-plan living space, as it helps define the dining zone while still keeping the proportions elegant.
This is the “balanced choice” for medium to large dining rooms, it avoids looking cramped but doesn’t overwhelm the space.
400 × 300 cm (13′ × 10′)
The 400 × 300 cm rug makes a statement in larger dining rooms and is the best fit for 10–14 seater dining tables. It offers full coverage around the table, with chairs comfortably on the rug even when extended.
In open-plan layouts, this size also helps anchor the dining area alongside adjoining lounge or kitchen zones, making it feel distinct yet connected.
If you have a large rectangular table or a dining space with lots of room around it, this size creates a truly luxurious look.
Bedroom Rug Size Guide
Bedrooms are personal sanctuaries, and a rug can be the element that ties it all together. With the right size, your bed feels grounded, your room feels balanced, and every morning begins with comfort at your feet.
240 × 170 cm (8′ × 5′)
Best for single beds.
This size works beautifully in children’s rooms, guest rooms, or compact bedrooms. A 240 × 170 cm rug can be placed under the lower half of the bed, extending outward, or centred in the middle of the room if furniture sits against the walls.
It provides colour and texture without overwhelming the space, and is a practical choice for smaller rooms where a full-size rug might feel too heavy.
Use this size in a small room where you want just enough softness underfoot without crowding the layout.
300 × 200 cm (10′ × 6′)
Best for queen beds.
A 300 × 200 cm rug is the most versatile option for bedrooms. It sits comfortably under the lower two-thirds of a queen bed, leaving side tables off the rug but ensuring plenty of coverage at the foot and along both sides.
This layout creates balance, adds comfort when you step out of bed, and works perfectly in medium-sized bedrooms.
This size keeps the proportions right, large enough to frame the bed but not so big that it overwhelms the floor.
350 × 250 cm (11′ × 8′)
Best for queen and king beds.
The 350 × 250 cm rug offers generous coverage for both queen and king beds. It often extends partly or fully beneath the side tables, creating a grounded, luxurious look.
This size is ideal if you want the rug to feel like part of the entire bedroom layout rather than just sitting under the bed. It also works beautifully when you have extra furniture at the foot of the bed, like a bench or ottoman.
Use this size if you want the bed and bedside tables to feel fully connected as one setting.
400 × 300 cm (13′ × 10′)
Best for master bedrooms with king beds.
A 400 × 300 cm rug is the ultimate choice for large master bedrooms. It extends beneath the entire bed and both side tables, creating a hotel-style feel. This oversized look brings a sense of luxury and ensures the rug becomes a central design feature of the room.
Because of its scale, this rug balances big spaces and prevents the bed from looking “lost” in the middle of the floor.
For large bedrooms, always size up. Rugs that extend under the whole bed create balance and a more finished look.
Bedside Runners & End-of-Bed Rugs
If a full-size rug isn’t practical, bedside runners are an excellent alternative. A pair of 2-3 metre runners placed on either side of the bed gives you the comfort of stepping onto a rug without covering the whole floor.
Another option is a smaller rug at the end of the bed, which works well to frame a bench or add colour and texture at the foot of the bed. This is perfect for layering or for adding interest in compact bedrooms.
Runners and end-of-bed rugs are a great solution in smaller rooms or rentals, where you want flexibility without committing to one large rug.
The Right Size Changes Everything
Getting the size right is just as important as choosing the design itself. A rug that fits well doesn’t just sit on the floor, it pulls the whole room together, grounding your furniture and creating balance you can feel the moment you walk in. Too small, and it leaves the space looking unfinished. The right size, however, will always feel effortless, like the rug was meant to be there all along.
This guide was created to give you confidence before you start shopping. By measuring carefully and thinking about how your furniture will sit, you can move past the guesswork and focus on finding the rug you truly love. Whether it’s for your living room, dining table, bedroom, or hallway, the right size makes all the difference.
At Najaf Rugs, every piece we bring in has been chosen not just for its beauty, but for how it can live in a home. Now that you’ve explored our Rug Size Guide, you’re ready to find the rug that will feel as natural in your space as it does in ours.
