How to choose the right rug size for a kids’ room
Too small and it floats. Too big and it swallows the room. The right size makes a space feel finished.
The short answer
For most kids’ rooms, 120 × 160 cm suits a nursery or play corner, 160 × 230 cm anchors a bedroom or playroom, and a 120 or 140 cm round rug creates a cosy reading or play nook.
Our sizes at a glance
| Size | Best for |
|---|---|
| 120 × 160 cm | Nurseries, play corners, beside a bed |
| 160 × 230 cm | Bedrooms, playrooms, shared rooms |
| 120 cm round | Reading nooks, small nurseries |
| 140 cm round | Play zones, the centre of a room |
Each rug is hand stitched, so sizes may vary by about 5 cm.
Room by room
The nursery
Place a 120 × 160 cm rug in front of the cot or changing area, or a round rug beside the nursing chair.
The bedroom
Slide a 160 × 230 cm rug partly under a single bed so little feet land somewhere soft every morning.
The playroom
Go big. A large rug defines the play area and gives room to spread out.
A rug that defines the play area
Mix shapes for a playful room
One room, two rugs. Pair a rectangle under the bed with a round rug in the reading corner, or a large rug for play with a small round one by the window. Two shapes create zones, break up straight lines, and make the room feel like it was put together with joy, not a catalogue. Keep one colour running through both so they talk to each other.
Three simple rules
- Leave some floor showing around the edges, so the room feels open.
- Measure the space with masking tape on the floor before you order.
- Think about how the room will be used in a few years, not just today.
Available in several sizes
Machine washable, non-toxic and made for play.
- Bunny Hops Sun Pops Hopscotch, from €149
- Tails and Trails Safari, from €149
- Spell the Fun Alphabet – Round, from €69
- The Giraffe – Round, from €69
Questions parents ask
What size rug is best for a nursery?
120 × 160 cm works for most nurseries, or a 120 cm round rug for a cosy corner.
Do Hueppi rugs come in round sizes?
Yes, many designs come in 120 cm and 140 cm round.
Rugs for a childhood worth playing in.