Rug Size Guide

A rug works best when its size relates to your furniture, not just the empty floor. Start with a tape measure and mark the proposed outline with removable tape before ordering.

Living rooms

Measure the seating group from the outside of one sofa or chair to the other. Try a layout with the front furniture legs on the rug, then compare it with an arrangement that holds the entire seating group. Keep the outline clear of doors and main walking routes. For a sectional, measure both the long side and the chaise projection.

Dining rooms

Measure your table with any extensions you use. Pull each chair out as if someone were sitting down, then measure the full footprint. Choose a rug that supports the chair legs through that movement. Mark the outline and check it against nearby cabinets and doorways.

Bedrooms

Decide whether the rug will sit under the bed or beside it. Measure the bed frame, including any projecting footboard, and mark how much rug you want visible on each side. Check that doors and drawers still open comfortably.

Compare units carefully

One inch equals 2.54 cm. Divide centimetres by 2.54 to convert to inches. For example, 200 × 300 cm is approximately 78.7 × 118.1 inches. Rounded feet-and-inch labels are a shopping aid; use the product’s stated measurements when planning a close fit.

Choose your next step

Browse modern area rugs, Persian-style machine-made rugs and round rugs. Bring your room measurements and photos to our Burnaby or Surrey rug showroom. Call 778-388-7284 to check a particular rug’s display availability.