Two metres forty across, about 7ft 10in and roughly 4.5 square metres. Under a round table of 120 cm seating six, a 240cm round rug keeps the chairs on it even when they are pushed back.
A few designs measure exactly 240 cm, most are 250 cm. Ten centimetres you will not see. In a lounge the big circle gathers a sofa and two armchairs without filling the corners.
The 240cm round rug at the table
Jute works well here. Nele is flat, beige and handwoven in India. Crumbs vacuum up and a spill is blotted dry. Chair legs slide over a flat surface without catching, which counts when the family eats there every evening.
In front of a curved sofa
The circle follows the line of the sofa. Gabbeh Uni wool is handwoven in many colours. Eddy is a machine-woven long pile. Nain Diane carries an oriental pattern, dark blue among others.
How much room does it need?
Allow at least three metres at the narrowest point of the room, so the circle touches neither walls nor furniture and you can still walk behind the chairs without brushing the sideboard. Almost the same selection is under 250cm round rug. Smaller is the large round rug of 200 cm, larger the 300cm round rug. All sizes are on round rugs, and jute on round jute rug.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference from 250 cm?
Five centimetres on each side. The choice is almost the same.
Will a 140 cm table fit?
Only just. Pushed back, the chairs reach the edge.
Is Eddy handmade?
No, it is machine-woven in Turkey.
Does it need an underlay?
On a smooth floor it helps the circle stay centred.
Underfloor heating?
According to the product pages, yes.