What size rug do you need? A size guide by room
Choose your rug size by your furniture, not by your room. With a three-seater sofa, start at 200 × 290 cm. Under a dining table, add 60 cm to each side of the tabletop. Along the walls, leave 20 to 40 cm of floor showing.
The right size at a glance
Use this table as a starting point, then mark the size out on the floor. We sell every size in the table, but not every design comes in every size.
| Room or layout | Starting size | More generous | What to look for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armchair, reading corner or beside the bed | 80 × 150 cm or 120 cm round | 120 × 170 cm | Chair legs and feet are on the rug |
| Two-seater sofa | 160 × 230 cm | 200 × 290 cm | The rug is wider than the sofa |
| Three-seater sofa with armchair | 200 × 290 cm | 240 × 340 cm | Front legs of all the seating on the rug |
| Corner or chaise sofa | 240 × 340 cm | 300 × 400 cm | Both parts of the sofa have their front legs on it |
| Dining table for 4 (120 to 140 cm) | 200 × 290 cm | 240 × 340 cm | 60 cm of rug all round the tabletop |
| Dining table for 6 (160 to 200 cm) | 240 × 340 cm | 300 × 400 cm | A pulled-out chair is still on the rug |
| Bed 140 or 160 cm wide | 200 × 290 cm, crosswise | 240 × 340 cm | At least 50 cm of rug beside the bed |
| Bed 180 cm wide | 240 × 340 cm, crosswise | 300 × 400 cm | Rug at the foot of the bed too |
| Hallway or entrance | 80 × 250 or 80 × 300 cm | Two runners end to end | 10 to 15 cm of floor along both walls |
How to measure in four steps
- Measure the furniture group. For the seating area, measure from the outer edge of the sofa to the outer edge of the armchair. For the dining area, measure the tabletop.
- Decide what stands on the rug. All the legs, just the front legs or just the coffee table. That decides the size more than the room does.
- Keep the edges clear. Leave 20 cm of floor in a small room and 30 to 40 cm in a large one. A door needs to be able to swing open over the rug.
- Tape out the size. Mark the outer edge on the floor with masking tape and leave it for a day. Pull a chair back and walk your usual routes.
What size rug for the living room?
The rug should be wider than the sofa: allow an extra 15 to 25 cm on each side. A three-seater sofa is usually 200 to 230 cm wide, so you need 230 to 280 cm of rug, with the long side along the sofa. That's why 200 × 290 cm fits most living rooms.
All legs on the rug
The sofa, armchairs and coffee table all stand fully on the rug. This looks the calmest but needs a spacious room. With a three-seater sofa and two armchairs, you end up at 240 × 340 cm or 300 × 400 cm.
Front legs on the rug
The front legs stand 15 to 25 cm onto the rug and the back legs on the floor. This works in almost any living room. Choose 160 × 230 cm for a two-seater sofa and 200 × 290 cm for a three-seater.
Floating in front of the sofa
Only the coffee table stands on the rug. That works in a small room or studio, as long as the rug is at least as wide as the sofa. Any narrower and it looks like a bath mat in front of the sofa.
Corner sofa
Place the rug so that both parts of the sofa have their front legs on it. For an average corner sofa, that means 240 × 340 cm. For a large corner sofa with an armchair, it's 300 × 400 cm.
Rug under the dining table: which size?
Add 60 to 70 cm to each side of the tabletop. A chair moves back about 50 cm when someone stands up. With a 60 cm margin, all four chair legs stay on the rug and nothing catches on the edge.
| Tabletop | Minimum needed (60 cm all round) | Size to choose from our range |
|---|---|---|
| 120 × 80 cm | 240 × 200 cm | 200 × 290 or 200 × 280 cm |
| 140 × 80 cm | 260 × 200 cm | 200 × 290 or 200 × 280 cm |
| 160 × 90 cm | 280 × 210 cm | 240 × 340 cm |
| 180 × 90 cm | 300 × 210 cm | 240 × 340 cm |
| 200 × 100 cm | 320 × 220 cm | 240 × 340 cm |
| 220 × 100 cm | 340 × 220 cm | 240 × 340 cm (an exact fit) or 300 × 400 cm |
| 240 × 100 cm | 360 × 220 cm | 300 × 400 cm |
| 80 cm round | 200 cm round | 200 cm round |
| 100 cm round | 220 cm round | 240 × 240 cm square, or 200 cm round if a tight fit is fine |
| 120 cm round | 240 cm round | 240 × 240 cm square or 240 × 340 cm |
Under a dining table, choose a low-pile or flat-woven rug. Chairs slide over it easily and crumbs vacuum out quickly. Our low-pile rugs include designs with a pile of 0 to 8 mm, such as Kenzy and Stilo. If there's a lot of spilling, have a look at our washable rugs.
What size rug for the bedroom?
You want at least 50 cm of soft surface beside the bed to step out onto.
One large rug under the bed
Lay the rug crosswise, with the long side running from left to right, under the lower two thirds of the bed. With a bed 160 cm wide, 200 × 290 cm gives you 65 cm on each side. With a bed 180 cm wide, 240 × 340 cm gives you 80 cm on each side.
Two runners beside the bed
In a narrow bedroom, put a 60 × 180 or 80 × 150 cm runner on each side. That costs less than one large rug and you don't have to move the bed.
Rug at the foot of the bed
Choose 120 × 170 or 160 × 230 cm and let the rug run a little way under the foot of the bed.
Round, square or oval
We sell round rugs in diameters of 80, 120, 133, 160 and 200 cm. We have nothing round larger than 200 cm. If you have a round table of 100 or 120 cm, choose a 240 × 240 cm square rug or a 240 × 340 cm rectangle.
| Size | Works for | Too small for |
|---|---|---|
| 80 cm round | In front of a chair, by the dressing table, in a children's corner | Anything with more than one piece of furniture |
| 120 cm round | Reading corner, side table, beside the bed | Sofa or dining table |
| 160 cm round | Armchair with side table, play corner, round coffee table | Dining table with chairs |
| 200 cm round | Small seating area, round dining table up to 80 cm | Round table of 100 cm or more |
| 240 × 240 cm square | Round or square dining table up to 120 cm | Long table |
| 140 × 200 cm oval | Oval coffee table, bedroom, play corner | Dining table |
You'll find every round design among our round rugs. Square and oval sizes are mostly Loft Washable. Stilo also comes as a 200 × 200 cm square.
Hallway, entrance and kitchen
In a hallway, leave 10 to 15 cm of floor along both walls. A hallway 100 cm wide takes an 80 cm runner. Most of our runners are 80 cm wide and 200, 250 or 300 cm long. A few designs come in 60 × 180, 100 × 300 or 80 × 340 cm. Read the runner guide for the right length around your doors and the best runners for a wet entrance.
Which sizes does Karpet24 sell?
- Small: 60 × 90, 60 × 110, 80 × 140 and 80 × 150 cm. Four in five designs come in 80 × 150 cm.
- Medium: 120 × 160, 120 × 170, 133 × 170, 140 × 200, 160 × 220 and 160 × 230 cm.
- Large: 200 × 280, 200 × 290, 240 × 330 and 240 × 340 cm.
- Extra large: 300 × 400 cm, in just under 40 designs. Stockholm also comes in 250 × 350 cm.
- Runners: 60 × 180, 80 × 200, 80 × 250, 80 × 300, 80 × 340 and 100 × 300 cm.
- Round: 80, 120, 133, 160 and 200 cm.
- Square and oval: 200 × 200 and 240 × 240 cm square, 140 × 200 cm oval.
Know your size? Then choose the material and pile height with the material guide.
Five mistakes when choosing a size
- A rug that's too small. The furniture stands loosely around it and the room looks smaller.
- Measuring only the tabletop. Chairs need an extra 60 cm.
- A rug narrower than the sofa. Go for at least the width of the sofa plus 15 cm on each side.
- Going by a product photo. A photo tells you nothing about scale. Tape out the size.
- Forgetting the door. A shaggy rug 3 to 5 cm high won't fit under every interior door.
Torn between two sizes and both fit? Take the larger one.
Frequently asked questions
What size rug goes with a three-seater sofa?
Start with 200 × 290 cm, with the long side along the sofa. The rug then reaches past the sofa on both sides and the front legs stand on it. With two armchairs as well, 240 × 340 cm works better.
How far should a rug extend beyond the dining table?
60 to 70 cm on each side of the tabletop. For a table of 180 × 90 cm, you need at least 300 × 210 cm. In our range, that's 240 × 340 cm.
Which rug fits under a 120 cm round table?
You need 240 cm. A 200 cm round rug is too small, and we don't sell larger round rugs. Choose 240 × 240 cm square or 240 × 340 cm rectangular.
Can a rug be too big?
Yes. In a living room, leave 20 to 40 cm of floor showing between the rug and the wall. A rug that runs right up to the skirting boards looks like fitted carpet.
How can I test a size without buying the rug?
Mark out the outer edge with masking tape or lay down old sheets. Put the furniture in place, pull a chair back and walk around the edges for a day.
Can I return a rug if the size isn't right?
Yes. You have a 14-day cooling-off period. Email your order number to info@karpet24.nl and you'll get a free return label within one working day. Read how it works on our shipping and returns page.
