A rug defines zones, adds warmth, reduces echo and finishes a room. Choose the wrong size or placement, though, and a room can feel smaller.
1. Choose the size by layout
- Living room – place at least the front legs of the sofa and chairs on the rug to tie the furniture together. Popular sizes are 160×230 cm and 200×290 cm.
- Dining room – the rug should extend at least 60 cm beyond the table edge so chair legs stay on it when pulled out.
- Bedroom – place the rug under the lower two-thirds of the bed, leaving rug on each side to step onto in the morning.
2. Rug materials
Synthetic rugs are easy to care for and affordable; wool rugs are soft and durable; short-pile rugs are easiest to clean and suit homes with pets or young children.
3. Colour and pattern
If your furniture is plain, a patterned rug adds depth. If your sofa or walls already have pattern, choose a solid or subtle rug.
4. Care
- Vacuum once or twice a week
- Blot spills immediately with a clean cloth – don't scrub
- Rotate the rug every 3–6 months for even wear
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