Two metres by three. That area holds a three-seater with a coffee table, or a dining table for six with its chairs. A 200 x 300 cm rug (about 6ft 7in x 9ft 10in) is the size for medium and large living and dining rooms. Most designs here are rectangular, and a handful of jute rugs come as ovals.
Is It 200 x 300 or 200 x 290 cm?
A quick note before you order, so nothing surprises you when the parcel arrives. The exact size of 200 x 300 cm is mainly available in wool, including hand-knotted oriental rugs. Most other designs are made in 200 x 290 cm and belong on this page too.
Ten centimetres in length is hard to spot in a room. Only if the rug has to fit precisely into an alcove or between two walls should you check the exact measurement on the product page first.
Material and Pile
Almost every material we stock comes in this size:
Wool
Soft, springy, many colours
Jute and sisal-look blend
Firm texture, natural tones
Cotton kilim
Flat woven, very low
Polyester high pile
Deep and soft underfoot
Polypropylene, indoor and outdoor
Absorbs hardly any water
A wool rug of this size feels soft and springy, and the handwoven gabbeh styles come in many colours. If wool is your fibre, browse the full range of wool rugs as well. Jute in 200 x 290 cm brings texture and natural tones. The sisal-look blend mixes jute and cotton at a ratio of 80 to 20. Viscose is available too, with a short pile and a sheen that changes with the light.
Need a flat woven rug in 200 x 300 cm? The cotton kilims come in 200 x 290 cm and lie very flat. A vintage look is mostly made from synthetic fibre. For the patio, a large outdoor rug of around 200 x 300 cm in polypropylene is the one to choose.
A 200x300 Rug in the Living Room
As a living room rug, this size goes under the sofa and coffee table. Sofas up to roughly 2.50 m wide then rest their front feet on it. Looking for a large rug for the living room in 200 x 300 cm? Further sizes and styles for the sofa corner sit with our living room rugs.
Beneath a dining table, about 60 cm of rug should show on every side. A table up to 160 x 80 cm fits on 200 x 300 cm, so pushed-back chairs don't drop off the edge. Larger tables need more.
Let the floor guide the colour. On light oak parquet, beige and cream look calm. On dark tiles, a light rug creates a clear contrast that draws the seating area forward. Red and blue are found mainly in wool, so red rugs in 200 x 300 cm are usually wool. Grey rugs in 200 x 300 cm almost always work. Black looks stricter.
When Is It Too Small?
Laid across a double bed, it covers the lower two thirds, which is plenty for a bedroom. Things only get tight with a large corner sofa. Then our extra large rug range in 300 x 400 cm is the next step. Going smaller works with a 200 x 250 cm rug, and under a square table a 200 x 200 cm rug fits better. Don't want corners at all? Then browse our round rugs, which suit round tables and curved sofas.
Large surfaces need a little care. Vacuum regularly, and skip the rotating brush on wool. Every few months, turn the rug through 180 degrees so foot traffic and sunlight don't always hit the same spot. Dab stains rather than rubbing. On jute, keep the cloth only slightly damp, as the fibre copes badly with wet.
Frequently asked questions
Why do so many designs say 200 x 290 cm?
Many designs are made in that size. Once it is down, the 10 cm difference is barely visible.
What are 200 x 300 cm and 200 x 290 cm in feet?
200 x 300 cm is about 6ft 7in x 9ft 10in. 200 x 290 cm comes to about 6ft 7in x 9ft 6in.
Will such a big rug slip?
On smooth floors an anti-slip underlay helps. After unpacking, leave it lying flat for a day or two so it can relax.
