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Arctic Wool Rug under a sofa, two armchairs and a pair of coffee tables in a city apartment living room.

Rug Size for a Three Seater Sofa

A 7 ft three seater wants a rug at least 8 ft long and ideally 9 to 10 ft. How to measure from the sofa, with and without two chairs.

Congrand Wool Rug in a styled living room render, the front legs of the sofa and chairs resting on the rug.

Layout

All Legs, Front Legs or Floating: Rug Layouts

Three ways to set furniture on a rug, tested against a three seater with two armchairs, majlis seating and floor cushions.

Bedroom

Rug Under a Bed: Three Layouts That Work

Full, two thirds or a pair of runners. How to choose a rug layout for a bed when the wardrobe sits a few feet away.

Greige Wool Rug under a three seater and two armchairs in a styled living room, every front leg on the rug. Room is a digital render; the rug is from a product photo.

8x10 Rugs

8x10 Rug: The Most Useful Size Explained

An 8x10 rug holds a three seater and two armchairs with every front leg on the rug. Here is the room it needs, and the rooms it does not suit.

Insignia Wool and Silk Rug in a living room with a long sofa and chaise, handloom New Zealand wool and silk under the seating group.

Layout

Rug Size for an L Shaped Sofa

An L shaped sofa needs a rug that answers both arms. Here is how to measure it, place it in a corner and choose between 6x9, 8x10 and 9x12 ft.

Congrand Wool Rug, an ivory line looping across camel wool, holding the whole seating group. Room is a digital render; the rug is from a product photo.

Buying Guide

Rug Sizing Mistakes People Make Online

The most common online rug mistake is buying too small. Here is why a 5x8 floats in a big living room, the other sizing errors to avoid, and a tape test to run first.

Bedroom

Bedroom Rug Size: What Fits a King and Queen Bed

A king bed is about 72x78 in and a queen about 60x78 in. Here is how 6x9, 8x10 and 9x12 ft rugs sit under each, and where to place them.

Greige Wool Rug under a full seating group in a styled living room, fine charcoal stripes on a pale ground.

Layout

Living Room Rug Size Guide

Measure the seating, not the room. How to choose between 6x9, 8x10, 9x12 and larger rugs for living rooms and majlis seating of every size.