Rugs 200 x 290cm

Where a 200 x 290cm rug works

A 200 x 290cm rug suits a living room where the furniture sits around the rug rather than behind it. A three seater sofa is often a little over 2m long, so a 290cm rug runs past each end and leaves room for an armchair on the side. Aim to have at least the front legs of every seat on the rug.

Dining rooms and bedrooms

Under a dining table, the rug should reach about 60cm past the table on every side, so the chairs stay on it when pulled out. That makes a 200 x 290cm rug a good fit for a rectangular table for four to six. In a bedroom, laid across the bed, it leaves a strip of about 70cm each side of a king size bed.

200 x 290 or 200 x 300

The two sizes are only 10cm apart, and many rugs are made in one or the other. If your room allows either, compare styles across both in 200 x 300cm rugs. For a bigger room, look at extra large rugs from 240cm wide.

Practical points

A rug this size is heavy, so washing one at home only works if your machine is big enough. Otherwise choose a pattern that hides marks and spot clean. A non-slip backing or a rug pad stops the corners creeping on wooden floors. Allow a day or two for creases from the packaging to drop out.

Picking the size on the product page

Most rugs come in several sizes on one product page, so the photo and the price on the grid may be for a different size. Choose 200 x 290cm in the size menu and the price and measurements update to match.

Our rug size guide has layouts for every room. Delivery is free to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, and orders arrive in 3.0 working days on average.