What size rug for my living room?

Heidi Cox

last year

Do you think this rug is big enough or do I need a bigger one for this room? The current rug is 120 by 170cm’s.

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Sonia
last year
Sorry to say but it is rather too small. Ideally rugs should sit under the front feet of the sofas. Something like this.
Heidi Cox
Original Author
last year
Okay thank you. Just didn’t want to cover up all the wooden floor and don’t want it getting dirty as you walk in.
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The Living House
last year
Hi Heidi, we recommend a larger rug. We have a blog all about this which we have linked below. As you have mentioned not wanting the rug to get dirty, you may want to take a look at Ruggable their rugs can simply be washed in the washing machine!

https://www.thelivinghouse.co.uk/blog-interior-design-tips/choosing-the-right-rug-size-for-your-room

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