Just over two square metres, 2.04 to be exact. This is the area a 120 x 170 cm rug (about 3ft 11in x 5ft 7in) covers. Such a size works as an island in front of a two-seater, a reading corner or the space beside the bed, without filling the whole room.
Nearly every design in this size is rectangular, and a few jute rugs come as ovals. Synthetic fibres make up the largest share, followed by wool and cotton.
And the colour? Beige and cream lead, then grey and red. Beige is available in almost every material. A few wool and vintage-style designs are properly colourful, and one oval jute rug comes in light brown.
Where Does a 120x170 Rug Fit?
Placed before a two-seater, this size sits nicely centred. The coffee table stands on it and the sofa feet usually stay on the floor, yet there is plenty of soft surface under your feet when you stretch out in the evening. For the sleeping area, our bedroom rugs have more ideas, and play areas are covered by our kids rugs.
Is your sofa wider than 180 cm? Then go one size up. A 140 x 200 cm rug suits most three-seaters, and with a 160 x 230 cm rug the front sofa feet stand on it too. Beside the bed, an 80 x 150 cm rug is often enough.
Material and Pile Height
Pick the fibre by how it should feel:
- Cotton means flatwoven kilims, very low
- Jute has a short pile, and there is also a sisal-look blend of 80% jute and 20% cotton
- The handwoven gabbeh styles have a fuller pile, while a flatter wool rug in 120 x 170 cm stays lower
- Synthetic fibre is often a soft high pile in polyester
Grey rugs in 120 x 170 cm come in several materials, from flat cotton to deep pile. So you can match a grey sofa without giving up the feel you want.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 120 x 170 cm rug size in feet?
About 3ft 11in x 5ft 7in.
Will it fit under a dining table?
Usually not. The rug should reach about 60 cm beyond the table edge all round, and 120 x 170 cm is too small for most tables.
Is it big enough as a play area?
In front of a bed or shelf, yes. A whole play corner with building blocks and a train set may need something bigger.
Is the 120 x 170 cm size available as an oval?
Yes, a few jute rugs come as ovals in this size, one of them with a fuller pile.
