Large rugs

Our large rugs, between 230 and 349 cm wide, are made for generous spaces. They give a big room real structure and carve out a properly defined zone: a complete seating area, a king-size bedroom with a comfortable overhang, a dining room for six to eight. It is also the size that transforms a large room the most: too small a rug in a big space simply gets lost and looks like a budget compromise.

When is a large size the right call?

Large rugs come into their own in several situations:

• A large living room of 25-40 m²: a 250×350 cm takes in the sofa, the armchairs and the coffee table
• King-size bedroom (180-200 cm bed): a 250×350 cm rug under the bed with 60 cm of overhang
• Dining room for six to eight: 250×350 cm under a 180×100 cm table
• Open-plan living and dining: one large rug marks out one of the two zones
• Loft or family room: it gives an open space its structure

The main sizes

• 250×350 cm: the most requested "large living room" size
• 300×300 cm (square): for square rooms or XXL corner sofas
• 240×340 cm: the European equivalent of 250×350

The styles available in large sizes

Most styles are represented in this range, with a few nuances. Plain textured rugs, Berbers, shaggy and modern designs are readily available. Oriental and Persian rugs in a large size are beautiful but cost more. Faded vintage rugs in a large size are rare pieces and much sought after.

Which material to go for?

For a large rug that sees plenty of traffic:

• High-density polypropylene: hard-wearing, and good value in large sizes
• Polyester shaggy: for a large bedroom or a relaxing corner, with maximum comfort
• Viscose: a beautiful silky sheen, but more delicate, so keep it to low-traffic rooms

The visual effect of a large size

A large rug does more than cover more floor: it completely changes how a room is perceived. It gives the space visual structure, creates a clearly defined zone (seating area, sleeping area) and brings a "boutique hotel" sense of scale you notice straight away. In a large living room, an undersized rug looks marooned in the middle of the floor, the very common "postage stamp" effect. A 250×350 cm in a 30 m² living room radically changes how the whole room hangs together.