Rug Sizes: Leaving a Border of Floor Showing
A rug that nearly fills the room can look like wall-to-wall carpet. A border of floor around it frames the rug and the room.
What is the Rug Size Calculator?
Enter the room length and width, and the tool subtracts a 45 cm border on each side to suggest a rug that sits comfortably in the room with floor showing around it. It is a starting suggestion, not a decorating rule — furniture layout can change the best size.
How to use it
- Measure the room length and width in centimetres.
- Click Suggest Rug Size.
- Pick the nearest standard rug size to the suggestion.
Worked example
A 400 cm by 300 cm room suggests a 310 cm by 210 cm rug with a 45 cm border on each side.
Should front legs sit on the rug?
In living rooms, front legs of sofas and chairs on the rug usually anchor the seating group better than a floating rug.
Frequently asked questions
What if the room is small?
A smaller border, around 30 cm, can work in tight rooms where 45 cm would shrink the rug too much.
Do I round to shop sizes?
Yes, pick the nearest standard rug size to the suggestion.