A rug only works well when it connects the furniture. The most common mistake is therefore choosing a rug that is too small. It ends up looking like an isolated island between the sofa and armchairs, or leaves the back legs of dining chairs catching on the edge every time they move.

Do not measure only the free floor space. Use the complete furniture arrangement as your starting point and mark out your chosen size at home. The steps and tables below will help you avoid choosing a size that looks larger on screen than it does in your room.

Find the right size quickly

Use this table as a starting point, then check the exact arrangement with masking tape. The sizes listed are available in the Karpet24 range, although not every design comes in every size.

Room or arrangement	Good starting size	More generous alternative	Main check
Reading corner or beside the bed	60 × 110 or 80 × 150 cm	Ø 120 cm	The chair and your feet are on the rug
Compact seating area	140 × 200 cm	160 × 230 cm	The sofa's front legs are on the rug
2- to 2.5-seater sofa	160 × 230 cm	200 × 290 cm	The rug extends beyond both sides of the sofa
Three-seater sofa with armchair	200 × 290 cm	240 × 340 cm	The front legs of all seating are on the rug
Large corner sofa or lounge area	240 × 340 cm	300 × 400 cm	The rug anchors the entire seating area
Dining table measuring 120 × 80 cm	200 × 280/290 cm	240 × 340 cm	At least 60 cm around the table
Dining table measuring 160-180 × 90 cm	240 × 340 cm	300 × 400 cm	Chairs remain on the rug when pulled out
Double bed measuring 140-160 cm	200 × 290 cm, placed crosswise	240 × 340 cm	There is 50-70 cm of rug on both sides of the bed
Bed measuring 180 cm wide	240 × 340 cm, placed crosswise	300 × 400 cm	There is also enough room at the foot of the bed

How to measure a room in five steps

1. Measure walls, passageways and doors

Note the room dimensions, the space doors need to open and fixed walking routes. Also check whether a deep pile will fit beneath a low door.

2. Measure the furniture as one arrangement

Measure the seating area from the sofa to the armchair. For a dining area, include both the table and the chairs when pulled out. The furniture arrangement determines the size.

3. Decide which furniture will sit on the rug

Place at least the front legs of the sofa and armchairs on the rug. In a spacious living room, all the seating can sit on it.

4. Mark the outline on the floor

Mark out the outer dimensions with masking tape, newspaper or string. Pull the chairs back and walk along your normal routes before choosing the size.

5. Check the selected product variant

Sizes vary by collection. Check which variant is available in your chosen design.

What rug size suits the living room?

Let the rug extend 15 to 30 cm beyond either side of the sofa. Place the front legs of the sofa and chairs 15 to 25 cm onto the rug.

Small living room

With a compact two-seater sofa, 140 × 200 cm can work. If you also have an armchair, 160 × 230 cm is often better.

Medium-sized living room

For a three-seater sofa, start with 200 × 290 cm, with the long side parallel to the sofa. If in doubt, mark out 160 × 230 cm as well.

Corner sofa or large seating area

Choose 240 × 340 cm beneath the front of both sections of the sofa. A large corner sofa with several armchairs will often need 300 × 400 cm.

How large should a rug under the dining table be?

Add 60 to 70 cm to every side of the tabletop. This means adding 120 to 140 cm to both its length and width.

For example, a table measuring 120 × 80 cm needs at least:

• length: 120 + 60 + 60 = 240 cm;
• width: 80 + 60 + 60 = 200 cm.

A 200 × 280 or 200 × 290 cm rug will meet those requirements, with its long side running in the same direction as the table. If you want more space or have deep chairs, choose 240 × 340 cm.

Tabletop dimensions	Calculated minimum size with 60 cm	Practical Karpet24 size
120 × 80 cm	240 × 200 cm	200 × 280/290 cm
140 × 80 cm	260 × 200 cm	200 × 280/290 cm
160 × 90 cm	280 × 210 cm	240 × 340 cm
180 × 90 cm	300 × 210 cm	240 × 340 cm
220 × 100 cm	340 × 220 cm	240 × 340 cm or 300 × 400 cm

For a final check, pull a chair back as though you were getting up. All its legs should still be on the rug. A low-pile design makes moving chairs and removing crumbs easier than a long-pile design. Browse the low-pile rugs.

What size should you put in the bedroom?

Aim to leave approximately 50 to 70 cm of soft surface on the sides where you get out of bed.

One large rug beneath the bed

Place the rug crosswise beneath the lower half of the bed. Choose 200 × 290 cm for a 140-160 cm bed and 240 × 340 cm for a 180 cm bed.

Two runners beside the bed

In a narrow room, two runners measuring 60 × 180 or 80 × 200 cm work well. Place bedside tables entirely on or beside the runner.

A rug at the foot of the bed

Choose 140 × 200 or 160 × 230 cm and let part of the rug sit beneath the foot of the bed.

Round rug: Ø 120, Ø 160 or Ø 200 cm?

A round shape softens straight lines and works well with a round coffee table, in a reading corner or in a child's room.

Diameter	Works well with	Less suitable for
Ø 120 cm	Side table, reading corner, small bedroom accent	Sofa arrangement or dining table with chairs
Ø 160 cm	Armchair with side table, play area, compact coffee table	Standard dining table for four
Ø 200 cm	Small seating area, round coffee table, very small dining table	Round table of Ø 100-120 cm with chairs pulled out

The same 60-70 cm rule applies to a round dining table. Add 120 to 140 cm to the diameter of the tabletop. A table of Ø 80 cm therefore needs a rug of Ø 200 to 220 cm. For a table of Ø 120 cm, you need at least Ø 240 cm. A round rug of Ø 200 cm is too small. Instead, choose a generous rectangular design, such as 240 × 340 cm, or look for a larger round size.

Which standard sizes does Karpet24 sell?

The core sizes range from compact to extra large:

• compact: 60 × 110, 80 × 150, 120 × 160 and 120 × 170 cm;
• medium: 140 × 200, 160 × 220 and 160 × 230 cm;
• large: 200 × 280, 200 × 290, 240 × 330 and 240 × 340 cm;
• extra large: 300 × 400 cm;
• runners: including 60 × 180 and 80 × 200/250/300 cm;
• round: Ø 120, Ø 160 and Ø 200 cm.

Some collections have different sizes, such as 80 × 140, 133 × 170 or 160 × 225 cm. Only filter by design once you have determined the minimum size for your arrangement.

Decided on the size? Compare high pile, low pile and fibre types in the material guide.

Six mistakes to spot before ordering

1. Choosing a rug that is too small. This is the number-one mistake: the furniture sits disconnected around it.
2. Measuring only the tabletop. Chairs need another 60 to 70 cm behind the tabletop.
3. Placing the sofa entirely beside the rug. Rest at least its front legs on the rug.
4. Using a product photo for scale. Camera angles distort proportions, so mark out the size at home.
5. Forgetting the orientation. The same size works differently crosswise and lengthwise.
6. Ignoring a door or walking route. Check the pile height and clear passage too.

If both sizes fit without blocking anything, the larger one is usually the better choice.

Frequently asked questions

What rug size suits a three-seater sofa?

Start with 200 × 290 cm. Let the rug extend approximately 15 to 30 cm beyond either side of the sofa and place the front legs on it. For a wide sofa with armchairs, 240 × 340 cm will often fit better.

How far should a rug extend beyond a dining table?

Allow 60 to 70 cm from every edge of the tabletop. This keeps the back legs of the chairs on the rug when someone pulls a chair out.

Is Ø 200 cm large enough for a round table of Ø 120 cm?

No, not if the chairs need to stay on the rug. With 60 cm of chair space all around, you need at least Ø 240 cm. A rectangular rug measuring 240 × 340 cm can be a practical alternative.

Can a rug be too large?

Yes. In a living room, it is best to leave some floor visible between the rug and walls, and not to block doors or fitted cupboards. Extra room is usually not a problem beneath a dining table, provided the walking route remains clear.

How can I test a size at home without a rug?

Mark the complete outer dimensions on the floor with masking tape. Put the furniture in its planned position, pull out the chairs and spend a day walking along the edges. This tests both the size and the walking route.