Open-plan rooms need more than one centre

Use furniture groups to define the zones before choosing rugs. The dining table and sofa need different clearances, so matching sizes rarely solves both areas. Related colours can connect the zones while different patterns distinguish them. Leave a clear stretch of floor between rugs where the main route runs through the space.

Start with the real room

Think of the rug as the boundary of an activity. The useful dimensions are the ones occupied by people and furniture together, including the space needed to get up and move around. A photograph can suggest a mood, but it cannot measure that working area for you.

Before you choose

1. Write down the exact product and size you are comparing. Keep the room measurements beside that record.
2. Check the full product gallery, not only the first image. Distinguish the selected option from room styling illustrations.
3. Read the specific care information and resolve any unanswered practical question with the supplier before ordering.

Continue your plan

Compare the relevant rug collection alongside your notes. Use the size guide to review proportions and the care guide for a starting checklist. The individual product label remains the authority for care.