Rug Guide: How to choose the right size

Rug Guide: How to choose the right size


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Choosing the right rug size for your home can be tricky! Here is a simple guide to help you choose the right rug size and how to easily create a designer look and feel at home.

 

Living Room

  Hamptons Living roomFarah Distressed Contemporary Rug White Blue Grey


Stylist Tip

When choosing a rug for your living room, choose a rug big enough to allow at least the first front legs of your sofa and armchairs to be positioned nicely on the rug. We recommend going as big as you can when choosing a rug for your living room. 

Typical Sizes Include:
230cm x 160cm       290cm x 200cm       330cm x 240cm       400cm x 300cm

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Dining Room

 Hamptons Dining Room with RugChrome Addison Silver Rug

 

Stylist Tip

When selecting a rug for your dining room, select a rug big enough for your whole dining setting including your dining chairs. Allow an extra 60cm minimum to each side of your dining setting for the chair easily move in and out from under the table.

Typical Sizes Include:
230cm x 160cm       290cm x 200cm       330cm x 240cm       400cm x 300cm

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Bedroom

Hamptons King Size Bedroom Yasmin Distressed Transitional Rug White Blue Grey


Stylist Tip

When choosing a rug for your bedroom, select a rug with enough depth to come under your bed towards your bedside tables and enough width to come past the bed at least 40cm. 

Typical Sizes Include:
230cm x 160cm       290cm x 200cm       330cm x 240cm       

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How To Measure

Now that you know the formula for choosing the right size, grab your tape measure and painters tape and map out the size you need! By using tape to mark where your rug will lay, you will get a great visual and guarantee you have selected the right size for your home!  

 

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