How to Choose the Right Rug Size for a UK Living Room

Choosing the right rug size for a British living room can be more difficult than choosing the pattern or colour. The wrong dimensions will leave the sofa floating on bare floor or push the walls in visually. This guide walks through every step of selecting a rug for a UK lounge, from measuring the room and the furniture to understanding the three main rug placements that interior stylists rely on. We also cover the standard rug sizes available in Britain, the dimensions that suit small terraces, the proportions that work in larger open plan spaces and the most common mistakes to avoid when shopping online. Whether you are dressing a compact flat in London, a Victorian terrace or a modern semi, the practical advice here will help you choose a rug that feels grounded, considered and properly tailored to the seating arrangement in your home....