The Art of the Handwoven Rug
Centuries of Persian craft, woven one knot at a time.
A Guide to Choosing the Right Rug Size
The most common rug mistake is not colour or pattern — it is size. A rug that is too small makes furniture float and a room feel smaller than it is. Get the proportions right and everything else falls into place.
The living room
As a rule, the rug should be large enough for at least the front legs of every seat to rest on it. Better still, fit all four legs and let the rug define the whole seating area. Leave a consistent margin of floor — roughly 20 to 30 centimetres — between the rug and the walls.
In the dining room, measure the table and add at least 60 centimetres on every side so chairs stay on the rug even when pulled out. In the bedroom, a large rug under the lower two-thirds of the bed gives you something soft underfoot each morning.
When in doubt, size up. A rug that is slightly too large always reads better than one that is too small.
Measure the space, mark it out with tape, and live with the outline for a day before you decide.
About the Author
Villaria Home is a Tehran atelier sourcing handwoven rugs and considered décor for refined interiors. Our editors write about craft, provenance and how to live with the pieces we carry.
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