What Size Rug Do I Need? A Room-by-Room Rug Size Guide
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The right rug size can make a room feel bigger, warmer and more pulled together, while the wrong size can make even good furniture look out of place. The most common mistake we see is buying a rug that is too small. Use this room-by-room guide to find the right size before you buy.
Quick rug size chart
| Room | Common rug sizes | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Small living room | 230 x 160cm | Front legs of a 2 or 3 seater sofa on the rug |
| Average living room | 290 x 200cm or 330 x 240cm | Sofa and armchairs with front legs on the rug |
| Large or open-plan living | 400 x 300cm | All furniture sitting fully on the rug |
| Dining room (4 to 6 seats) | 290 x 200cm or 330 x 240cm | Chairs stay on the rug when pulled out |
| Queen or king bedroom | 290 x 200cm or 330 x 240cm | Rug extends past both sides of the bed |
| Hallway | 300 x 80cm to 500 x 80cm | Runner with floor showing on each side |
| Entry, bathroom, kitchen | 80 x 50cm to 150 x 80cm | Small accent rugs and mats |
Living room rug size
In most Australian living rooms, a 290 x 200cm rug or a 330 x 240cm rug works best. Aim for a rug that is wide enough for at least the front legs of your sofa and armchairs to sit on it. This connects the furniture into one zone and makes the room feel larger.
If your sofa is longer than 2.2m, or you have an open-plan space, go up to a 400 x 300cm rug. Browse all of our extra large rugs if you want every piece of furniture to sit fully on the rug.
A 230 x 160cm rug suits smaller rooms, apartments and reading nooks. Avoid a rug that only sits in front of the sofa without touching any furniture, as it tends to look like it is floating.
Dining room rug size
Measure your table, then add at least 60cm on every side. This lets chairs stay on the rug when they are pulled out, so they don't catch on the edge. For a 4 to 6 seat rectangular table, a 290 x 200cm or 330 x 240cm rug usually works. A round table looks best on a round rug that is around 120cm wider than the table.
Low-pile and flatweave rugs are easiest under dining chairs and simplest to clean after meals.
Bedroom rug size
For a queen or king bed, place a 290 x 200cm or 330 x 240cm rug under the bottom two thirds of the bed, so it extends at least 50cm on each side. You get a soft spot to step onto every morning. For a single or double bed, a 230 x 160cm rug works well, or use two runners on either side of the bed.
Hallway runner size
A hallway runner should leave about 10 to 15cm of floor visible on each side and stop around 30cm short of each end. Most Australian hallways suit an 80cm-wide runner in 300cm, 400cm or 500cm lengths. Shop our hallway runner rugs or the popular 200 x 80cm size for shorter halls and kitchens.
How to measure your room
- Measure the length and width of the room, then subtract 30 to 60cm from each side to leave a border of floor.
- Mark out the rug size on the floor with painter's tape or newspaper and live with it for a day.
- Check that doors can open over the rug, especially with thicker shag rugs.
Don't forget the underlay
A rug underlay stops your rug slipping on timber and tiles, adds cushioning and helps the rug last longer. Choose an underlay a few centimetres smaller than your rug on every side.
Find your size
Once you know your size, shop by budget with our rugs under $200, or browse our clearance rugs for the best prices on rugs in stock now. All rugs are delivered fast, Australia-wide.