Collection: 160x230cm Rugs

A 160 x 230 cm rug is the most versatile format for bedrooms, apartment living rooms and compact dining areas. It is the second most widely purchased standard size across the collection: large enough to anchor a seating area or frame a double bed, compact enough for rooms where 200 by 300 cm would feel too dominant. This format covers a wider range of room situations than any other standard size in the catalogue.

Bedroom Placement

The strongest use for a 160 x 230 cm rug is the bedroom. Placed at the foot of a double bed with the short side against the bed frame, the rug extends 230 cm into the room, covering the area where feet land first in the morning and framing the bed as the room's anchor point. For a standard double bed of 140 to 160 cm width, the 160 x 230 cm format aligns well. For a king-size bed of 180 to 200 cm, a 200 by 300 cm format gives a more proportional result. Placed to one side of the bed in a narrower room, the rug works as a landing strip alongside the sleeping area.

Living Room Placement

In a living room, the 160 x 230 cm format works best with a two-seater sofa or in a compact room where a larger rug would feel oversized. Orient the rug with the 230 cm dimension parallel to the sofa. The front legs of the sofa should rest on the rug. For a three-seater sofa with accompanying armchairs, a 200 by 300 cm format is the correct choice: a 160 x 230 cm rug will feel undersized in that configuration. In an apartment living room where the sofa is the only significant seating piece, 160 x 230 cm is a considered and proportional answer.

Dining Room Placement

For dining rooms, a 160 x 230 cm rug suits a compact four-person table of approximately 120 by 80 cm, where approximately 55 cm of carpet extends beyond the table on each side. That clearance allows chairs to remain on the rug when pulled out for seating. For a table larger than 120 by 80 cm, and for any six-person configuration, a 200 by 300 cm rug is the correct format. When in doubt on dining, always size up.

Colour, Pile Height and Proportion

At this size, colour and pile height have a significant effect on how a room reads. A light-toned 160 x 230 cm rug in a compact room makes the space feel larger and more open; a darker or more pattern-forward rug adds character and enclosure. In bedrooms, a low-pile construction in a neutral tone is the quietest and most durable choice. In living rooms, the pile height depends on use: low-pile for rooms with underfloor heating or heavy furniture, high-pile for rooms where warmth and comfort underfoot are the priority. If you are deciding between 160 x 230 cm and 200 x 300 cm, tape the floor to both sets of dimensions before ordering. The difference in how the room reads is significant and worth testing before committing.

Materials and Collections

The 160 x 230 cm format is available across the full range of materials and collections. Wool rugs from Perletta, Brink & Campman and Louis de Poortere are the most durable choice for daily use. Washable rugs at 160 x 230 cm are a practical answer for dining rooms and family living rooms. Round rugs in equivalent scale are a strong alternative for rooms where a rectangular format feels rigid, working well under a round coffee table or as a centrepiece in a square room.

Custom Orders at This Size

If 160 x 230 cm is the right footprint but no rug in the current stock carries the colour or construction you need, a part of the collection is available in this format as a custom order. Perletta produces every rug to your exact dimensions without a size premium, with a lead time of approximately four to six weeks. Selected collections from Brink & Campman and Louis de Poortere are also available on request in this format. Contact us before ordering to confirm availability and lead time.

The full range of 160 x 230 cm rugs is available to see and compare in our rug shop and showroom in Willebroek, in the Antwerp region, easily accessible from Antwerp, Brussels, Mechelen and Sint-Niklaas. Free EU delivery on all orders.