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What Size Rug for Your Living and Dining Room?

How to choose the right rug size for a living room and under a dining table, with simple rules for sofas, chaises and round and rectangular tables.
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A rug that is too small is one of the most common styling mistakes. The right size anchors the furniture and makes the room look larger.

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Living room

  • Front legs on: the most common choice. The rug sits under the front legs of the sofa and chairs, connecting the seating group.
  • All legs on: in larger rooms, a rug big enough for all furniture to sit on fully creates a luxurious zone.
  • Leave a border of floor visible around the rug, roughly 30 to 45cm from the walls.
  • For a corner or chaise sofa, the rug should reach at least under the front edge of both sections.

Dining room

The rug should extend at least 60cm beyond the table on every side, so chairs stay on the rug when pulled out.

  • Round tables: use a round rug or a square rug about 120cm wider than the table.
  • Rectangular and oval tables: use a rectangular rug matching the table’s shape.

Materials

Jute and wool suit living rooms; low-pile and flat weaves are easiest under dining chairs.

For table sizing, see our dining table size guide.

Common questions

What size rug goes under a sofa?

At minimum, the rug should sit under the front legs of the sofa and chairs. In larger rooms, choose one big enough for all legs.

How big should a rug be under a dining table?

Extend at least 60cm beyond the table on every side so the chairs stay on the rug when pulled out.

What rug suits a round dining table?

A round rug, or a square rug about 120cm wider than the table.

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Everything we sell is brand new in the box, priced at up to 80% off RRP and covered by a 1-year warranty. Visit our showroom at 65A Grange Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192 (Opposite Moorabbin DFO on Grange Road), open all 7 days: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 5pm. We deliver Australia-wide, with delivery from $40 priced by distance, and Afterpay and Zip are available. Clearance stock is limited, so once a piece sells out it is gone. Questions? Call 03 8522 2115 or 0421 768 052.

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