Custom Rug Sizing Made Easy: Your Guide to Perfecting Your Wool Rug Experience
With Bremworth’s custom rug maker, it’s easy to choose the style, size, shape, and edging of your rug for a perfect fit in any space.
Standard rug sizes are a useful guide, but often fall short in modern homes.
If you’ve designed and built your own home, it’s only natural to choose bespoke architectural flooring, too.
This is how you can tailor a Bremworth rug to elevate any space:
How to take custom rug measurements for the perfect fit
Customising your wool rug starts by measuring the length and width of your space. Then, consider how you want to place the rug and the furniture that will live on it.
Bremworth’s Product Consultant Lily Ng recommends two approaches to rug placement:
“Either place all your furniture on the rug and add at least 20 cm beyond each piece or allow your furniture to be half on or half off the rug.”
You can then get an accurate idea of the rug dimensions that best fit your space.
Here are two examples of placing a living room rug according to the above recommendations.
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THE LIVING ROOM RUG #1
All furniture on the rug with at least 20 cm beyond each piece. |
THE LIVING ROOM RUG #2
Furniture placed half-on or half-off the rug |
Avoid This Common Mistake When Sizing Your Rug
Wool rugs are a timeless and practical investment, but purchasing the wrong size can throw off the décor and atmosphere of your space.
- A rug that’s too large can overpower a room, causing the little details to get “lost” in the space.
- A rug that’s too small visually shrinks the room and creates a disjointed space where nothing seems to work together.
The right size rug unifies your decor and furniture to create a cohesive atmosphere. Correct measurement and placement are key.
Standard rug sizing for every space
The perfect rug sizing for your space will depend on the room’s function and arrangement of furniture. As a general rule, we recommend leaving at least 20 cm of space between the rug and the wall.
While you’re free to customise the size of your rug to your heart’s content, it’s worth looking at some of the standard rug sizes to get a sense of proportion and balance.
Rug sizes for a luxurious living room
- Small rugs: 160 cm x 230 cm
- Medium-sized rugs: 250 cm x 350 cm
- Large rugs: 300 x 400 cm
Your living room rug will get the most attention and foot traffic. Aim for high-impact visual design and a luxurious feel welcoming guests.
When in doubt, err on the larger side for cohesiveness and to bring everything together. Think ample space for all of your furniture, plus some spare room just in case, as showcased here with our Te Aroha rug:
Featured: Te Aroha – Kaimai
Going too large with your living room rug runs the risk of overwhelming your space.
For extra-large living rooms, consider opting for a half-on half-off approach to placement. This living room features the Ahuru rug as the room’s focal point:
Soft and plush, this rug evokes a feeling of luxury and is incredibly soft underfoot. The half-on, half-off placement anchors the room without being visually overwhelming.
Our guide to living room rug placement will shed more light on achieving the perfect balance within your living space.
Explore these luxurious living room rugs from Bremworth:
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Rug sizes for cosy bedrooms
Placement can influence the size of your bedroom rug. Follow Bremworth consultant and designer Lily Ng’s insights into correct bedroom rug placement to get a better understanding of rug sizing.
- Rug sizes for a double bed:
- A 122 cm X 183 cm sized rug or a 152 cm x 244 cm sized rug to fit the bottom two-thirds of the bed.
- A 183 cm by 274 cm sized rug to fit the bed, bedside table, and a bench at the foot of the bed.
- Rug sizes for a queen-size or king-size bed:
- A 244 cm x 305 cm or 274 cm by 366 cm rug to fit the bottom two-thirds of a queen-size or king-size bed.
Natural wool creates the perfect soft, warm landing for your feet when you step out of bed in the morning.
Sizing and plushness are both key to customising the perfect bedroom rug; the Charmeuse rug resembles the feeling of crushed velvet, creating a luxurious sensory experience:
For maximum comfort, choose a rug that’s large enough to accommodate the bed with extra room to allow you to comfortably walk around your room with the rug underfoot.
Beautiful bedroom rugs from Bremworth:
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Rug sizes for inviting dining rooms
- Small rugs: 160 cm x 230 cm
- Medium-sized rugs: 250 cm x 350 cm
- Large rugs: 300 cm x 400 cm
Is your dining room floor made of wood or polished concrete?
Wool rugs are a natural insulator, keeping your feet warm as you dine and entertain guests. Choose a rug that extends at least 90cm beyond all sides of the table to ensure that chairs can easily slide in and out.
For dining rooms with round tables, consider circular rugs to maximise the space. The circular shape of the table and rug will mirror each other, working together to bring visual interest and cohesion.
Circular rugs, like the Untouched rug, also pair perfectly with irregularly shaped tables — especially if your goal is to make the dining area a standout feature of your home.
Gorgeous dining room rugs from Bremworth:
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Rug sizes to guide entryways and hallways
- 80-100 cm wide x 182 cm- 426 cm long
Hallway rugs should run the length of your entryway or stairway to create a seamless and inviting pathway through the space. A rug that’s too short runs the risk of looking displaced — but a correctly sized runner makes a truly striking statement.
Here’s an example of an elegant hallway runner, the Lisburn, styled to elevate the space:
More than simply a design choice, hallway runners improve acoustics and increase warmth underfoot. Natural wool endures under even the heaviest foot traffic, perfect for those busy areas of the home.
Stunning hallway rugs from Bremworth:
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The beautiful benefits of bespoke rugs
While off-the-shelf rugs can be cheaper, you often make sacrifices regarding sizing and style.
Like every room in your home, custom wool rugs are tailored to your space and comfort. With Bremworth, you have the option to customise your wool rug to fit a unique statement furniture piece:
Featured: Aoraki – Daisy (customised shape)
The result is an architectural surface that truly belongs in the space – after all, it’s the surface you’ll interact with the most.
If you have an inspiring idea for your statement wool rug, book a free consultation and our consultants will help you bring it to life.
Crafted in NZ’s miracle fibre at Bremworth
Sustainable and stylish, NZ wool is a high-performance fibre that ensures long-lasting beauty with minimal maintenance.
We always come back to these benefits of wool flooring:
- Better insulation: Natural wool offers exceptional thermal insulation. If your flooring is cold to the touch, especially in winter, layering a wool rug on top adds warmth and comfort.
- Noise absorption: Wool rugs reduce sound in busy households, making spaces quieter and more peaceful.
- Made to last: Wool rugs are built to endure busy family life without losing strength or beauty.
A bespoke wool rug from Bremworth is a long-term investment, built to last. Your custom rug will be crafted by our specialist team and made with 100% NZ wool.
Answering your questions on custom rug sizes
What is the typical lead time for a custom wool rug from Bremworth?
Shipping times can vary depending on your location, but we aim to dispatch all orders within 3-7 business days from when your order is ready. As customisable rugs are designed to your requirements, it takes time to create your unique rug – please allow 25-30 business days for the rug to be dispatched.
At Bremworth, we ship all our rugs through freight to make sure they arrive at your doorstep in pristine condition. We offer nationwide delivery anywhere in Australia with no hidden shipping fees..
Can I return or exchange a custom-sized wool rug if I'm not satisfied with the size?
Custom rugs cannot be exchanged due to sizing errors, which is why it's important to get the sizing right before placing an order. Booking a complimentary consultation with one of our designers is the best way to make sure the sizing will be perfect for your space.
Bremworth will gladly replace an item if it is faulty or defective, provided you follow the conditions outlined in our shipping policy. For more details, refer to our terms of service.
Are there any limitations on the size of a custom wool rug that can be made?
The minimum size option for Bremworth rugs is 0.5 m x 0.5 m. We can make rugs large than the maximum sizes shown on the website. Just reach out to our team and we’ll discuss how we can bring your dream rug to life.
Compare the unique characteristics of each rug to see your customisation options.
Design your Bremworth rug today
If you know which rug size best fits your space, start building your bespoke rug with Bremworth by ordering three free samples. But, if you’re still unsure about the size, book an appointment with us to get guidance from the experts.
Explore more rug resources or browse through our collection to find a wool rug that compliments your style and space perfectly.
