In short. Choose a rug 30 to 50 cm wider than your sofa, so that it sticks out 15 to 25 cm on each side, and keep at least the front legs of the sofa on the rug. For a 2-seater sofa (about 150 to 180 cm), take a 160x230 rug. For a 3-seater (about 200 to 220 cm), take a 200x290. For a large or corner sofa, take a 240x340. Under a coffee table or in a reading corner only, a small or round rug of 100 to 180 cm is enough. At Deko District, 98 rugs are in stock, from €25.20 (Yuri round jute rug, 100 cm) to €836.40 (Marisol, 240x340). The 200x290 size has the widest choice: 54 models from €144.90.
Prices and stock updated in October 2026. Product pages list the 200x290 size as "290x200".
Which rug size for which sofa?
| Sofa | Sofa width | Rug size | Deko District example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-seater | about 150 to 180 cm | 160x230 | Rosella 160x230, €141.65 |
| 3-seater | about 200 to 220 cm | 200x290 | Tug 290x200, €144.90 |
| 3-seater, narrower room | about 200 to 220 cm | 190x290 | Harbor 190x290, €216.90 |
| large or corner sofa | over 250 cm | 240x340 | Marisol 240x340, €836.40 |
| coffee table or reading corner only | any | 120x150 to 150x200, or round 100 to 180 cm | Jaya 150x200, €127.50, or Yuri 150 cm, €54.90 |
How to calculate the right rug size
- Measure the width of your sofa, armrests included
- Add 15 to 25 cm on each side: the rug should be wider than the sofa so that the seating area looks anchored
- Keep the front legs of the sofa on the rug, or all four legs in a large room
- Leave 30 to 50 cm of bare floor between the rug and the walls
Worked example. A 210 cm sofa + 2 x 20 cm = 250 cm. A 230 cm long rug is too short, a 290 cm long rug fits: choose a 200x290. In a 15 to 25 m² living room, the 200x290 is the most common choice. Below 160x230, the rug looks lost in front of a 3-seater sofa.
Before ordering, mark the outline of the rug on the floor with masking tape and walk around it for a day.
The 16 rugs compared
| Model | Size (cm) | Shape | Material or style | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuri | 100 | round | braided jute | €25.20 |
| Yuri | 120 | round | braided jute | €35.10 |
| Mahou | 170x120 | rectangular | 100% coir, indoor and sheltered outdoor | €39.90 |
| Yuri | 150 | round | braided jute | €54.90 |
| Jaya | 120x150 | rectangular | handmade jute | €72.50 |
| Mahou | 230x160 | rectangular | 100% coir, indoor and sheltered outdoor | €74.90 |
| Kavya | 180 | round | jute | €114.30 |
| Jaya | 150x200 | rectangular | handmade jute | €127.50 |
| Rosella | 160x230 | rectangular | minimalist, neutral tones, low profile | €141.65 |
| Tug | 290x200 | rectangular | polypropylene | €144.90 |
| Harbor | 160x230 | rectangular | contemporary, grey | €144.90 |
| Torahs | 290x200 | rectangular | polyester and cotton | €175.05 |
| Pymer | 200x200 | square | 100% wool, black and white | €199.90 |
| Calico | 290x200 | rectangular | polyester and cotton, marble effect | €217.90 |
| Romanty | 210 | round | handmade wool, light grey | €290.90 |
| Marisol | 240x340 | rectangular | contemporary, beige | €836.40 |
200x290 and 160x230: rugs for the main seating area
- Tug 290x200 (€144.90): the cheapest 200x290 in the shop. Polypropylene, easy to clean and suited to high-traffic areas according to its product page
- Rosella 160x230 (€141.65): minimalist design in neutral tones, with a low profile that is easy to maintain. Also in 290x200 (€223.30)
- Harbor: grey, in 160x230 (€144.90) or 190x290 (€216.90), a good fit for a narrower room
- Torahs (€175.05) and Calico (€217.90): polyester and cotton, 290x200, Calico with a marble effect
- Marisol 240x340 (€836.40): for a corner sofa or an open-plan living area where the rug defines the whole seating zone
Natural fibres: jute and coir
- Yuri: round braided jute rug in 100 cm (€25.20), 120 cm (€35.10) and 150 cm (€54.90), for the living room, the bedroom or a covered terrace according to its product page
- Kavya 180 cm (€114.30): a larger round jute rug, sized for a round coffee table
- Jaya: handmade rectangular jute rug in 100x120 (€49.40), 120x150 (€72.50) and 150x200 (€127.50)
- Mahou: 100% coir fibre, for indoor use and sheltered outdoor areas, in 150x80 (€29.90), 170x120 (€39.90) and 230x160 (€74.90)
Wool rugs: round and square
- Romanty 210 cm (€290.90): handmade round wool rug in light grey with a white medallion. At 210 cm, it can take the front legs of a 2-seater sofa and a round coffee table
- Pymer 200x200 (€199.90): 100% wool, black and white geometric pattern, for a square seating area with two facing sofas or armchairs
See all rugs. To furnish the dining area next to the living room, see our guide to affordable designer dining chairs and our bar stool height guide.
Delivery
Deko District delivers to 30 European countries. The estimated delivery time is shown on each product page and in the cart, and shipping costs are shown before payment (shipping policy).
Frequently asked questions
What size rug for a 3-seater sofa?
A 200x290 rug for a sofa of about 200 to 220 cm, so that the rug sticks out 15 to 25 cm on each side. At Deko District, the cheapest 200x290 is the Tug at €144.90 (price updated in October 2026).
What size rug for a 2-seater sofa?
A 160x230 rug for a sofa of about 150 to 180 cm, for example the Rosella 160x230 at €141.65.
Should the sofa sit on the rug?
At least the front legs of the sofa should be on the rug. In a large room, all four legs can be on it.
How much space between the rug and the walls?
Leave 30 to 50 cm of bare floor between the edges of the rug and the walls.
What is the cheapest living room rug at Deko District?
The Yuri round jute rug, 100 cm, at €25.20. For a full seating area, the cheapest 200x290 is the Tug at €144.90 (prices updated in October 2026).
Round or rectangular rug in the living room?
A rectangular rug anchors a sofa. A round rug suits a round coffee table, a reading corner or a square layout with armchairs.
Sources
- Deko District product pages (links in the tables), checked in October 2026
- Deko District shipping policy
- info.fr, how to place a rug in a living room (sizing rule and wall margin)
Written by Dorian, product manager at Deko District.
