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Living Room Rugs
Our living room rugs come in 336 designs, from washed vintage Persian-style medallions and modern abstracts to fluffy carved shaggy rugs and lustrous textured rugs. Most living rooms suit a 160 x 230 cm rug under the coffee table, and you can go up to 200 x 290 or 240 x 340 cm for a large lounge or a corner sofa. Prices start from £20, and every rug comes with free UK mainland delivery and free 14-day returns, so you can see it with your own sofa before you decide.
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What size living room rug do you need?
Getting the size right matters more than anything else. A rug that is too small floats in the middle of the room and makes the space look smaller. Aim for a rug that reaches under at least the front legs of every seat, so the sofa, chairs and coffee table feel like one group.
| Your living room | Rug size | How it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Small lounge, two-seater sofa | 120 x 170 cm or 150 x 200 cm | Under the coffee table, just touching the sofa's front legs |
| Average living room, three-seater sofa | 160 x 230 cm | Front legs of the sofa and chairs on the rug |
| Sofa and two armchairs, or a corner sofa | 200 x 290 cm | All front legs on the rug, the group framed |
| Large or open-plan lounge | 240 x 340 cm | All the furniture on the rug, zoning the seating area |
| Accent or layering piece | 80 x 150 cm, 133 x 133 cm square | In front of a fireplace, under a reading chair or layered over a bigger rug |
Leave a border of floor showing around the edges, ideally 20 to 40 cm, and mark the outline with masking tape before you buy. Sizes vary by design, so check the options on each product page. Browse more by size in large living room rugs and small living room rugs.
Choose a living room rug by style
| Range | Look and feel | Best for | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | Classic damask, rosette and medallion designs | Traditional lounges on a budget | £20 |
| Folklore | Washed vintage Persian-style, tribal and kilim-style designs on a low, striated pile | Relaxed, lived-in living rooms and family rooms | £29 |
| Loft | Modern abstract, marble and geometric designs in a low, dense pile | Grey, black and beige modern schemes | £32 |
| Sculpt | Glossy shag with raised, 3D carved pattern | Cosy rooms where you sit on the floor | £54 |
| Belgravia | Shiny raised pattern over a matte low ground | Elegant, boutique-hotel style lounges | £62 |
| Facet | Scandi-inspired geometrics with carved outlines | Calm, modern Scandi rooms | £67 |
| Heirloom | Faded vintage Persian-style and distressed abstracts with a soft sheen | Period homes and traditional sitting rooms | £91 |
| Groove | Deep, glossy shag with carved retro bands of colour, 160 x 230 cm | A statement seventies-style lounge | £158 |
Our Persian and oriental designs are Persian-style: machine-made reproductions of traditional patterns, not genuine Persian rugs. That keeps a classic sitting room rug within an everyday budget. See more in Persian-style rugs or the full Folklore range.
Colour ideas for your lounge
| Rug colour | Works well with |
|---|---|
| Grey | White or pale grey walls, black metal, a grey or navy sofa |
| Cream and beige | Oak floors, linen sofas, warm white walls; makes a small room feel bigger |
| Blue and navy | Brass, walnut, white walls; calm in north-facing rooms |
| Red and terracotta | Cream walls, leather sofas, dark wood; warms up a cool room |
| Multicolour and rainbow | A plain sofa and simple walls, letting the rug lead |
A patterned rug is more forgiving of crumbs and footprints than a plain pale one, which is worth thinking about in a busy family lounge.
Rugs on carpet, hard floors and underfloor heating
A low, flat rug such as Loft or Folklore can sit on top of a short-pile carpet to zone a seating area. On boards, laminate or tiles, use a good rug underlay to help keep the rug in place and add comfort underfoot. With underfloor heating, choose an underlay made for that purpose and check your heating manufacturer's guidance first.
Looking after your living room rug
Vacuum once or twice a week on a low setting, without a beater bar on shaggy rugs. Blot spills at once with a clean white cloth, then spot clean gently with cold water and a little mild detergent. Avoid soaking or scrubbing, and turn the rug every few months so it wears evenly. For a deeper clean, use a professional rug cleaner.
Living Room Rugs rugs: your questions answered
What size rug do I need for my living room?
Most living rooms with a three-seater sofa suit 160 x 230 cm, with the front legs of the seating on the rug. Small lounges suit 120 x 170 or 150 x 200 cm, and large rooms or corner sofas suit 200 x 290 or 240 x 340 cm.
Should the sofa sit on the rug?
Ideally the front legs of the sofa and chairs sit on the rug, which links the furniture together. In a large room, a 240 x 340 cm rug can hold all the furniture.
Can I put a living room rug on top of carpet?
Yes. A low, flat-pile rug works best over a short-pile carpet because it stays flatter. Deep shaggy rugs are better on hard floors.
What are your living room rugs made from?
Most of our living room rugs are machine-made from polyester or polypropylene. The Caravan range is hand-tufted wool, and each product page lists the material for that design.
Are your Persian living room rugs genuine?
No. They are Persian-style rugs: machine-made reproductions of traditional patterns. You get the look of a classic sitting room rug for far less than a hand-knotted one.
Can I use a rug with underfloor heating?
Many people do. Use an underlay designed for underfloor heating and check your heating manufacturer's guidance before you lay the rug.
Is delivery free, and can I return a living room rug?
Delivery is free to UK addresses on every rug. If it does not suit your room, you have free 14-day returns.
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