Rugs by room

Every room has its own traffic level, humidity range and size grammar. Pick a room to see the styles and sizes that hold up.

Living Room

Traffic: high · Pile: medium (10–25mm)

Front legs of every seat should sit on the rug. In a UK 3+2 layout, 200×290cm is the safe default; 160×230 only if the sofa is und…

Traffic: low · Pile: high (25mm+) for warmth underfoot

Two options: a large rug under the bed with 60cm exposed each side (200×290 for a UK double, 240×340 for a king), or two runners f…

Traffic: very high · Pile: low (under 10mm), non-slip backing

Runners 60–80cm wide × 200–300cm long. Leave 10–15cm of exposed floor at each end so both doorways sit on hard floor.…

Traffic: very high · Pile: low or flat, machine washable

Anti-fatigue runner in front of the sink (50×150). For open-plan, a low-pile washable rug under the dining zone (160×230 or 200×29…

Traffic: medium · Pile: flatweave or low pile, so chairs slide

Rug must extend 60cm beyond the table on all four sides so chairs stay on it when pulled out. For a 180cm table: 240×340 minimum.…

Traffic: medium · Pile: low chenille or microfibre, non-slip

Machine washable mat 50×80 for basin, 60×90 for bathside. Non-slip backing is mandatory over tile.…

Traffic: low · Pile: medium wool or high-pile polyester, washable ideal

160×230 covers the play zone under the cot and changing area. Prioritise low-VOC materials (BS 5852 fire cert or Oeko-Tex Standard…

Traffic: medium · Pile: flatweave or under 8mm

Under a desk, a flatweave 120×170 lets the chair castors roll freely. Behind the desk area, a larger 160×230 defines the zone.…

Traffic: medium · Pile: flatweave polypropylene, hose-safe

Match the seating footprint plus 40cm each side. Standard 4-seat bistro: 160×230. 6-seat dining: 200×290 with UV-stable backing.…