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Small Living Room Rugs
Our small living room rugs are made for compact lounges, reading corners and the space in front of the fire. Choose from 243 designs in small sizes, from 60 x 110 cm and 80 x 150 cm accent rugs to 120 x 170 cm rugs that fit a small sitting room, plus a 133 x 133 cm square. Styles include washed vintage-style patterns, modern abstracts, carved shaggy piles and soft faux fur. Prices start from £20, with free UK mainland delivery and free 14-day returns.
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Small rugs for the living room, or a rug for a small living room?
Shoppers looking for small living room rugs usually want one of two things. Some want a small accent rug to sit in front of an armchair, by the hearth or beside the sofa. Others have a small lounge and need a rug that fits it properly. Both are covered here, and the size table below helps you pick.
In a small living room, the most common mistake is buying a rug that is too small. A tiny rug floating in the middle of the floor makes a room look bitty. A rug that reaches under the front legs of the sofa joins the furniture together and makes the room feel bigger.
Small living room rug sizes
| Size | Best for | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| 60 x 90 cm, 60 x 110 cm or 66 x 100 cm | In front of the fire, an armchair or a pet bed | Use as an accent on top of carpet or boards |
| 80 x 150 cm | Beside a sofa, in a reading nook, or a very small snug | Lay it lengthways along the sofa |
| 120 x 170 cm | Small lounges with a two-seater and coffee table | Let the front sofa legs sit on the rug |
| 133 x 133 cm square | Square rooms, round or square coffee tables, bay windows | Centre it on the coffee table |
| 150 x 200 cm | Small to medium lounges with a three-seater | Often the best size for a compact terrace or flat |
| 66 x 200 cm or 66 x 230 cm runner | Narrow through-lounges and hallways into the living room | Match a runner to your lounge rug |
Measure the space and leave at least 20 to 30 cm of floor showing around the rug. If you are between sizes in a small room, the larger size almost always looks better. The 60 x 90 cm size is available in our Caravan hand-tufted wool rugs.
Small living room rug ideas
- Go light to open the room. Cream, beige and soft grey reflect light and make a small lounge feel airier.
- Keep pattern soft. Faded, washed designs from Folklore and Patina add interest without crowding the room.
- Add texture rather than bulk. A carved design from Sculpt or a soft Cosset faux fur rug feels cosy without dominating.
- Use colour as a focal point. In a neutral room, a small red, navy, mustard or blush pink rug in front of the fire can be the main accent.
- Layer. A small faux fur or shaggy rug over a flat, larger rug adds comfort in a reading corner.
Styles available in small sizes
| Range | Look | Good in a small lounge because |
|---|---|---|
| Folklore | Washed vintage-style traditional patterns | Soft, faded colours do not overwhelm a small space |
| Loft | Modern abstracts | Clean, contemporary look for flats and new builds |
| Sculpt | 3D carved shaggy | Texture adds interest in plain rooms |
| Hampton and Ashbourne | Traditional, oriental-style and medallion designs (Edale, Matlock) | Classic pattern suits period terraces and cottages |
| Belgravia | Luxury textured (Cadogan, Chesham, Chester) | Subtle texture for a calm, neutral room |
| Cosset | Faux fur | A soft spot by the sofa or fireplace |
Our Persian and oriental designs are Persian-style or oriental-style: machine-made reproductions of traditional patterns. For bigger spaces, see all living room rugs, or browse every small rug for other rooms.
Caring for a small rug
Small rugs near the sofa and fire get a lot of use. Vacuum regularly without a beater bar, give smaller rugs a gentle shake outside, and blot spills straight away. A rug underlay helps stop small rugs creeping on hard floors.
Small Living Room Rugs rugs: your questions answered
What size rug is best for a small living room?
For most small lounges, 120 x 170 cm or 150 x 200 cm works best, sitting under the coffee table with the front legs of the sofa on the rug. Smaller sizes such as 80 x 150 cm are better as accent rugs by a chair or the fire.
Should a rug in a small living room go under the sofa?
Ideally, the front legs of the sofa and chairs should sit on the rug. This links the furniture together and makes the room look larger than a small rug floating in the middle.
What colour rug makes a small living room look bigger?
Light colours such as cream, beige and soft grey reflect light and help a small room feel open. Soft, faded patterns also look less busy than bold, high-contrast designs.
Do you sell small square rugs?
Yes, some designs come in a 133 x 133 cm square, which suits square rooms, bay windows and round or square coffee tables. We do not sell round rugs.
How do I stop a small rug from slipping?
Use a good-quality rug underlay on hard floors. It helps keep the rug in place and adds a little cushioning underfoot.
How do I clean a small living room rug?
Vacuum regularly on a low setting without a beater bar and shake small rugs outside now and then. Blot spills straight away and spot clean gently with cold water and a little mild detergent.
Is delivery free on small rugs, and can I return one?
Yes. Every rug has free UK mainland delivery, and you have free 14-day returns if the size or colour is not right for your room.
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