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160 × 230 cm rugs – UK guide
Shape: rectangle · Footprint: 160 × 230 cm · Category: large. Updated 22 September 2026.
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Dual-use anti-slip rug underlay
One side for carpet, the other for hard floors such as wood, tile and vinyl. Several sizes on the listing.
Rugstore-Outlet Dual-use anti-slip rug underlay: see the price on AmazonRug-to-carpet gripper, 150 x 220 cm
Stops rugs creeping on fitted carpet; trim to size, no adhesive, washable at 30°C.
Rugstore-Outlet Rug-to-carpet gripper, 150 x 220 cm: see the price on AmazonPVC anti-slip underlay roll, 150 x 200 cm
Budget grid-pattern PVC mat you cut to the shape of the rug.
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Where a 160 × 230 cm rug fits
small living room (2+1 layout), UK double bedroom (partial), 4-seat outdoor. This is a defensible pick when the furniture footprint (not the room footprint) matches – the common mistake is buying to the wall-to-wall measurement, then discovering the sofa or bed sits proud of the pile.
Best rooms for 160 × 230 cm
- Living Room – Front legs of every seat should sit on the rug. In a UK 3+2 layout, 200×290cm is the safe default; 160×230 only if the sofa is under 190cm w…
- Kitchen – Anti-fatigue runner in front of the sink (50×150). For open-plan, a low-pile washable rug under the dining zone (160×230 or 200×290 dependin…
- Nursery – 160×230 covers the play zone under the cot and changing area. Prioritise low-VOC materials (BS 5852 fire cert or Oeko-Tex Standard 100).…
- Home Office – Under a desk, a flatweave 120×170 lets the chair castors roll freely. Behind the desk area, a larger 160×230 defines the zone.…
- Outdoor & Patio – Match the seating footprint plus 40cm each side. Standard 4-seat bistro: 160×230. 6-seat dining: 200×290 with UV-stable backing.…
Styles that come in this size
Frequently asked questions
Is 160 × 230 cm the same as any standard American size?
No. UK rug sizes are metric (cm), US sizes are imperial (feet). The nearest US equivalent to 160 × 230 cm is 5' × 7' (152 × 213 cm) or 5' × 8' (152 × 244 cm), but always check the cm figures on the listing.
Does 160 × 230 cm need a rug pad?
Pads extend rug life by 50% (BRC recommendation). Cut the pad 5 cm shorter than the rug on each side.
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