1. What is the Rug Size Calculator?

The Rug Size Calculator helps determine the ideal rug dimensions for a room based on the room's area and desired coverage. It ensures your rug is properly proportioned to the space.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• \( Room\ Area \) — Total area of the room in square meters
• \( Coverage\ Factor \) — Decimal value (typically 0.5-0.7) representing how much floor space the rug should cover

Explanation: The coverage factor accounts for leaving appropriate border space around the edges of the room.

3. Importance of Proper Rug Sizing

Details: A properly sized rug anchors furniture, defines spaces, and creates visual harmony. Too small rugs make rooms feel disjointed, while oversized rugs can overwhelm a space.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Measure your room's length and width to calculate area. Typical coverage factors are 0.6 for living rooms (leaving 20-30cm borders) and 0.5 for bedrooms (under bed placement).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a typical coverage factor for living rooms?
A: 0.6 is common, leaving about 30-45cm of floor visible around edges in most living rooms.

Q2: How do I measure irregularly shaped rooms?
A: Break the room into rectangles, calculate each area separately, then sum them for total area.

Q3: Should the rug go under furniture?
A: In living rooms, front legs of furniture should be on the rug. In dining rooms, all chair legs should remain on rug when pulled out.

Q4: What about runners in hallways?
A: Hallways typically use 0.8-0.9 coverage factor, leaving 10-15cm on each side.

Q5: How precise do I need to be?
A: Standard rug sizes may require rounding. It's better to go slightly larger than smaller when between sizes.