80 × 300 cm runner rugs – UK guide

Where a 80 × 300 cm runner rug fits

long hallway, bedside pair for UK king bed, stair landing. This is a defensible pick when the furniture footprint (not the room footprint) matches – the common mistake is buying to the wall-to-wall measurement, then discovering the sofa or bed sits proud of the pile.

Best rooms for 80 × 300 cm runner

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

Styles that come in this size

Frequently asked questions

Is 80 × 300 cm runner the same as any standard American size?

No. UK rug sizes are metric (cm), US sizes are imperial (feet). The nearest US equivalent to 80 × 300 cm runner is 3' × 5' (91 × 152 cm), but always check the cm figures on the listing.

Does 80 × 300 cm runner need a rug pad?

Runners on hard floors always need a non-slip pad – 5cm shorter and narrower than the runner itself.