Rugs 120 × 80 cm

120 × 80 cm is the format for short distances: the area behind the front door, the side of the bed, the space under a desk chair. It bridges a stretch without dividing the room, and it is narrow enough for doors to swing freely. In this size we mainly carry Kelims and compact Oriental rugs, handmade one-of-a-kind pieces with slightly varying dimensions.

120 × 80 cm at a glance

For the entrance area, beside the bed and under the desk chair
Narrow enough for a door to swing clear above it
Pile under about 12 mm, otherwise the door catches as it opens
Hand-made one-of-a-kind pieces; variations of a few centimetres in size are normal

Where this size really works

Just inside the front door, 120 × 80 cm covers the area where two people can stand side by side. Beside the bed it reaches from the edge of the bedside table to about the middle of the mattress. In a home office it sits under chair and desk, but only with small desks — as soon as the chair rolls back over the edge, you need 180 × 120 cm.

What to look for when buying

The pile height decides whether this size works day to day. Anything over about 12 mm can catch under a door and has to be nudged back into place every time you open it. Under an office chair on castors, a flat, densely woven quality is the right choice as well: a high pile slows the castors and wears away in the same spots. On a smooth floor, an anti-slip underlay belongs under this size too.

FAQ

Common questions

Is 120 × 80 cm right for a hallway?

For a short hallway, yes. From about two metres of walking length on, the size looks like a cut-off piece — in that case a runner works better.

Can the rug go in the kitchen?

Yes, if it is flat-woven. Wool Kelims cope well with kitchen traffic. In the direct splash zone by the hob we would not lay a hand-knotted rug.

Is this size enough under a desk?

With a desk up to about 120 cm wide, yes. At larger workstations the chair rolls over the edge and the castors snag on the rim.