Living Room Rugs

Rugs to anchor a seating group. As a guide, choose a size that lets at least the front legs of the sofa and chairs rest on the rug — usually 6×9 or 8×10 ft in a living room. All in 100% New Zealand wool, and any design can be made to your measurements.

Getting the size right

A rug that is too small makes furniture look as if it is floating. For a three-seater sofa with two chairs, an 8×10 ft rug usually lets every seat's front legs rest on it. In a smaller room, or with a two-seater, 6×9 ft is often enough. In an open-plan space, use the rug to mark out the living area: run it a little wider than the sofa on each side. If no standard size fits, have one made to measure.

Choosing a design

Pale grounds open up a room but show wear sooner near a doorway. Medallions and centred designs suit a symmetrical seating group. All-over patterns hide the edges of furniture and the odd mark. Compare hand-tufted and hand-knotted rugs, or see the size guide.