Where to Buy a Living Room Rug? Complete Guide 2024
To buy a living room rug, the best options are Leroy Merlin, IKEA, Conforama, Tapeso.fr, Un Amour De Tapis and Toutapis, depending on your budget and style. These stores offer a wide range of modern, designer, shaggy or comfortable rugs, with prices ranging from £30 to over £500. Here's how to choose yours.
Key Takeaways
- Leroy Merlin and IKEA are leaders for cheap and modern living room rugs.
- Standard sizes like 160x230 cm are the most common.
- Choose natural materials (wool, cotton) for comfort, synthetics for easy maintenance.
- Specialist sites like Tapeso.fr or Un Amour De Tapis offer unique designs.
Where to find a cheap living room rug?
For a cheap living room rug, Leroy Merlin and Conforama are safe bets with prices from £30. IKEA also offers affordable models, notably the IKEA 160x230 living room rug for under £100. Online, Tapeso.fr and Toutapis regularly have promotions.
Which sites for a designer living room rug?
If you are looking for a modern living room rug or designer piece, turn to Un Amour De Tapis, which offers original and trendy creations. Tapeso.fr is also renowned for its contemporary patterns. For a large designer living room rug, these sites offer sizes up to 300x400 cm.
What is the best material for a living room rug?
The material depends on usage: wool is comfortable and durable, cotton is soft and washable, polyester mimics silk at a low price, and polypropylene is stain-resistant. For a comfortable rug that is soft underfoot, choose a shaggy rug in wool or synthetic.
What is the price of a living room rug?
Prices range from £30 for a small synthetic rug to over £500 for a large designer wool rug. A modern living room rug of medium size (160x230 cm) costs between £80 and £200 depending on material and brand.
What is the best brand of living room rug?
The best mainstream brands are IKEA for value for money, Leroy Merlin for choice, and Conforama for promotions. Online, Tapeso.fr and Un Amour De Tapis are praised for their originality. Toutapis offers designer rugs at competitive prices.
How to choose the size and shape?
For a living room, the rug should be large enough for the front legs of the sofa to rest on it. Standard sizes are 140x200 cm, 160x230 cm and 200x300 cm. Rectangular shapes are the most common, but round rugs suit small spaces.
Mistakes to avoid when buying
- Neglecting maintenance: a light-coloured wool rug gets dirty quickly.
- Choosing a size too small that unbalances the room.
- Ignoring the fibre type: shaggy rugs are pleasant but difficult to clean.
In summary, to buy a living room rug, compare offers at Leroy Merlin, IKEA, Conforama and specialist sites. Define your budget, size and ideal material. Discover our collection of designer and comfortable rugs for a living room that reflects you.
