Rug Size Guide: How to Choose the Right Rug Size for Every Room

The right size rug can make your room look furnished, but the wrong size rug can ruin the overall look of the room. 

If it's too small, your furniture appears disorganized. If it's too big, the rug will take over the room. The right choice is not only based on the size of the floor area, but also on the furniture arrangement, the dimensions of the rooms, the shape of the rugs, and the use of the space.

Whether you're decorating a new Dubai villa, sprucing up an apartment, creating a majlis, or choosing rugs for a high-end hospitality project, this rug size guide for the UAE will help you make the decision.

Rugs come in various sizes, dimensions, shapes, and uses at AIBA World, from small 150x150 cm rugs to large format rugs and bespoke carpet designs.

Standard Rug Sizes 

Before deciding on a rug design, understand the most useful standard rug sizes.

These are not hard rules. Think of them as a beginning. 

AIBA World's current size collections include 150x150, 200x200, 200x300, 250x250, 250x350, 300x300, 300x400 and 340x450 cm options.

How to Choose the Right Rug Shape?

It's not just size that matters.

Rectangular rugs: They are the most ideal for sofas, dining tables, and beds, as they fit most rooms naturally.

Round rugs: They are great under round tables, accent chairs, coffee tables, or in smaller defined areas. For example, AIBA's 150x150 collection currently features round designs like Ibiza, Ardelle, and Aqua.

Square rugs: They can be used in small rooms or in rooms with symmetrical seating.

Irregular rugs: These are helpful when you wish the rug to be a design element. These rugs are designed for beautiful modern villas and interiors that don’t want a round or square rug to be too monotonous. 

The right shape is typically one that blends in with the furniture, not clashes with it.

Living Room Rug Sizes

So, what size rug is suitable for a living room?

Start with the furniture, instead of walls. 

For a compact lounge, a 150x150 cm or 200x300 cm rug may be enough. Place it so that the front legs of the main seating are on the rug.

For a larger UAE villa, move towards 250x350 cm or 300x400 cm rugs. A larger rug can tie everything together if you have a large sectional sofa, a few armchairs, and a large coffee table.

If you're looking for a rug for your living room, what size should it be?

There's a simple test.

• Measure the dimensions of the rug on the floor using masking tape
• Arrange the sofa and chairs around the taped-off space, and walk around the room

If seating feels like a conversational zone, then you’re close enough. 

If the sofa feels like it's in a different room than the coffee table, then choose for a bigger size.

For customers who require a larger size, AIBA World provides options of 200x300 cm, 250x350 cm, and 300x300 cm.

Majlis Rug Sizes in UAE

Majlis rug is totally different from the living room regular rugs of an apartment.

Usually seating surrounds a central area, and rug should be used to connect all the arrangements instead of just being placed under one table. 

What Size Rug for a Majlis?

If you are looking for a smaller majlis, you can start with a size of 200x300 cm.

If you are looking a majlis for a villa, you can choose 250x350 cm, 300x400 cm, or larger may create a more balanced and polished look. 

The exact type will depend on the seating arrangement, whether it's three-sided, four-sided, or table-centered.

Custom rugs are also useful for an architect or interior designer who is designing a large villa. The furniture layout does not have to be changed to fit a standard rug, but you can set dimensions to fit the architecture.

In addition to its ready-made rug collections, AIBA World also offers a custom rug option.

Dining Room Rug Sizes

There is only one rule for dining rooms: When chairs are pulled away from the table, they should remain on the rug.

How to Choose the Size of a Rug Under a Dining Table?

Take a measurement of your dining table first.

Then leave about 60-75 cm of extra space around the rug on all sides for chairs.

For example, a table that is about 180x100 cm may fit well with a rug that is about 250x300 cm, depending on the size of the room and the size of the chairs.

Do not measure just around the legs of the table. Move the chairs out as if someone is sitting down. If the back legs come off the rug, your rug is too small.

If you have a larger UAE dining room, you can use a rug that is 300x400 cm to create a larger visual frame.

AIBA World's collections come in 200x300 cm and bigger, providing homeowners and designers with a number of dimensions to choose from.

Bedroom Rug Sizes

Bedroom is a place where comport and proportions equally matters. 

What is the Size of a Rug for a King Bed?

When choosing a rug for a king bed, 200x300 cm or 250x350 cm may be a good option, depending on the room layout and the quantity of rug that you want to have visible around the bed.

For the master bedroom, if you have a large space, the rug may be too small, so you can choose for a bigger rug to make the room look more luxurious.

If you have a smaller bedroom, you don't have to use a large rug under your bed.

A 150x150 cm rug can be used by the bed, under an accent chair, or in a dressing space. AIBA describes its 150x150 cm rugs as suitable for cosy corners, reading areas, bedrooms, and areas beside the bed.

This can be helpful for UAE apartments or villa bedrooms where you don't want to cover up the majority of the floor.

How to Measure for a Rug?

Need to measure a rug but don't want to make an expensive error? There is no need for complicated equipment.

Use a measuring tape and masking tape.

The first step is to measure the room. 

First, measure the room

Measure the length and width of the usable floor area.

Do not assume that rugs are only available in those sizes. You don't have to cover the whole room with the rug.

Step 2 Measure the furniture

To measure a living room, take the total dimensions of all seating.

If you are measuring for a dining room, you'll need to consider the table and the chairs that need to be pulled out.

In bedrooms, measure the bed and determine the distance you wish the rug to reach beyond the bed.

Step 3: Tape the rug on the floor

This is one of the most helpful hacks

If you're thinking about buying a 250x350 cm rug, tape the exact size of the rug on the floor.

Accept it and live with it for a couple of minutes.

Open doors. Pull out chairs. Move around the sofa. View from the front door.

It will be easy to see if proportions are correct.

What Size and Shape Rug Should You Buy?

When you're ready to shop, use this quick guide:

• Small apartment or accent zone: Choose 150x150 or 160x230 cm.
• Compact living room: Consider 160x230 or 200x300 cm.
• Large living room: Look at 250x350 or 300x400 cm.
• Villa majlis: Consider 250x350, 300x400 cm, or a custom size.
• Dining room: Select a rug size that allows for the chairs to be pulled back onto the rug.
• King bedroom: Use 200x300 cm or 250x350 cm as a basic size and modify depending on the room.
• Statement interior: Try out a round or custom-shaped rug.

Why Choose AIBA World?

After determining the correct size, you have to decide what you want to put on your floor.

AIBA World combines the traditional art of rug making with modern design and handmade rugs made by hand tufting, hand knotting, loom knotting, and flat weaving. It has a collection of natural fibres like New Zealand wool, bamboo silk, jute, etc.

This makes it more than just filling up space, and more about finding a rug that fits the interior, lifestyle, and aesthetic.

Some examples of the 150x150 cm collection at AIBA include the:
Ibiza Natural Jute Crochet Mandala Round Handmade Rug

Ardelle Round Floral Hand-Crocheted 100% Jute Rug 

Aqua Blue Round Shaggy Rug

These small rugs can complete a reading corner or foyer for a new villa owner. Larger sizes and options are more flexible for designers.

Looking to Find Your Rug Size?

You don't want to pick a rug by chance.

Take measurements of furniture, tape the suggested size on the floor, and think about the shape in relation to the architecture of the room.

Then explore AIBA World's collections by size, shape, room, and style to narrow down the options.

For those who are still unsure, AIBA World offers a UAE try-at-home service for eligible rugs that lets customers try out selected rugs in their own home before making a buy. If you have an unusual room, a large villa, or a design project, then a custom rug can give you the exact fit you want.

Measure first. Choose shape secondly. Discover the design you adore, and make the rug the focal point of the room. 

FAQ’s 

What are the standard rug sizes in the UAE?

AIBA World also has a few extra sizes available to help match the various room sizes and furniture layouts, such as 150x150, 200x200, 200x300, 250x350, 300x300 and larger sizes like 300x450 cm. 

How do I choose the right rug size for my living room?

Don't select a rug for size of the room, but for the seating situation. AIBA World has these dimensions in its living-room collection for smaller spaces and 250x350 or 300x400 cm for larger living rooms. 

What is the right rug size for a majlis in the UAE?

If the majlis is smaller, 200x300 cm is a good option, but if the majlis is a part of a larger area, such as a majlis in a UAE villa, then 250x350 cm, 300x400 cm or larger may be appropriate. The rug should tie the seating together and the central table, but not make the space feel cramped. 

How do I know what rug size is right for my room?

Take measurements of the room and, also the layout of the furniture. Measure the size of the rugs you want to purchase with painter's tape on the floor before purchasing. AIBA World suggests this easy way to determine proportions and prevent selecting a rug that is too small. 

What rug size is suitable for under a dining table? 

When selecting a rug, make sure it is large enough to fit over the dining table so chairs can be pulled out from the table. For practical purposes, leave about 60-75 cm of space around the table. For larger dining spaces, AIBA World provides sizes of 200x300, 250x350 and 300x400 cm.