6 m² is often the most debated rug size. The difference between it and the next size down, 5 m², is only 1 m²; however, that 1 m² makes a noticeable difference in a living room. The difference is small in numbers, but significant on the floor. Before you start browsing this group of 4,532 models, let's look at how to decide.
5 m² or 6 m²?
The answer isn't in the room's size, but in the furniture arrangement. If your seating group is against the wall and the rug only needs to cover the coffee table area, 5 m² will work. If the sofas are pulled into the room, meaning there's a walkway behind them, the rug needs to encompass that space; that's where 6 m² comes in. A 200x300 cm rug is exactly 6.00 m² and is the classic form of this size. A 240x250 cm rug creates a similar surface area but in a more square shape, which looks more balanced in shorter, wider living rooms.
Signs to go larger than 6 m²
If two of these three situations apply to you, you should consider a larger size:
- There's a dining table in the living room in addition to the seating group.
- The room width exceeds 4 meters, leaving a wide floor area on both sides of the rug.
- You're using a sectional sofa, and the rug can't follow the long arm of the sectional.
If this describes your situation, 8 m² rugs would be a better starting point. Conversely, if the rug feels like it's filling the room too much, consider 5 m² rugs.
Is 6 m² enough for a sectional?
If the long arm of your sectional exceeds 280 cm, even a 200x300 cm rug will be too short, leaving one end of the sectional uncovered. In such a living room, instead of aligning the rug with the short arm and leaving the long arm exposed, increasing the size by one step will yield a cleaner result.
Can one person carry a 200x300 cm rug?
It's difficult. From this size upwards, moving the rug is a two-person job; for daily cleaning, plan to work on the rug rather than lifting it. Applicable methods are compiled on the rug care guide page.
How long until it arrives?
These machine-woven rugs ship within 1-3 business days; if you're not satisfied, you have a 14-day unconditional return policy and a 12-month manufacturer's warranty.