Oversized Rugs (4×3 m & Larger): How to Style Big Spaces, Choose the Right Room Size & Use Furniture Placement for a Luxurious Look

Oversized handmade rugs — especially 4×3 m, 4.5×3 m, 5×4 m and larger — are perfect for Australian homes with open-plan living, generous lounge rooms and modern family spaces. They add warmth, anchor your furniture and instantly elevate the overall look of a room.

At Persian Rug Warehouse WA / ShopaRug, we specialise in one of the largest collections of 4×3 m and oversized handmade rugs in Australia, including Persian, Afghan, Chobi, Kazak, tribal and classic designs.

This guide will show you where oversized rugs work best, how to choose the right size for each room, and how to place your furniture on the rug for a balanced, luxurious feel.

Why Choose a 4×3 m or Oversized Rug?

1. They Make Large Rooms Feel Complete

Big living rooms can feel empty or disconnected when the rug is too small. A 4×3 m or larger handmade rug fills the space properly and visually ties the seating area together.

2. Better Furniture Placement

Smaller rugs often force furniture to sit half on, half off, or float awkwardly around the edges. Oversized rugs allow you to use proper interior-design principles such as:

• Full-leg placement: all sofa and chair legs sit on the rug for a grounded, luxury look.
• Front-leg placement: only the front legs of sofas and armchairs sit on the rug, which still connects the pieces visually.
• Island layout: the coffee table sits in the centre with surrounding furniture slightly overlapping or sitting close to the rug.

3. More Comfort & Better Acoustics

A large wool rug helps absorb sound, makes the room feel cosier and adds softness underfoot — especially important for open-plan spaces with hard floors.

4. Visually Expands the Room

A rug that is slightly larger than the seating area makes the room feel bigger, calmer and more intentional. It creates a continuous visual field rather than chopping the floor into small sections.

Where Oversized Rugs Work Best

Large Living Rooms

A 4×3 m rug or larger is ideal for rooms where your sofa and armchairs can comfortably sit fully or partially on the rug. It helps define the seating zone and makes the whole space feel more inviting.

As a general guide, 4×3 m and oversize rugs work beautifully in rooms around:

• 5×4 m
• 6×4 m
• 7×5 m and open-plan layouts

Explore our dedicated 4×3 m rugs & bigger collection for statement pieces that suit spacious Australian living rooms.

Open-Plan Lounge & Dining Areas

In open-plan spaces, an oversized rug helps define the living area without the need for walls. It separates the lounge zone from the dining table while still keeping the space feeling open and cohesive.

For larger open-plan rooms, you can also explore our range of extra large handmade rugs to find pieces up to 5×4 m and beyond.

Master Bedrooms

Oversized rugs are also perfect for master bedrooms with king or super king beds. Instead of placing a small rug at the foot of the bed, choose a 4×3 m or larger rug that sits under the bed and extends beyond the sides.

A simple rule is to have roughly two-thirds of the bed sitting on the rug, with enough rug visible at the sides and foot to step onto when you get out of bed.

Home Offices, Studios & Gallery Spaces

In large home offices or studio spaces, an oversized rug softens the room and brings warmth to minimalist, modern interiors. It can also be used as a focal point in gallery-style rooms where the rug itself is treated like a work of art.

How to Place Furniture on a 4×3 m or Larger Rug

1. Full-Leg Placement (Luxury Look)

This is the classic designer look for generous living rooms. All sofa legs, armchairs and side tables sit fully on the rug. This layout works particularly well with large handmade Persian and Afghan rugs that you want to showcase as a feature.

2. Front-Leg Placement (Most Practical)

Here, only the front legs of your sofa and armchairs sit on the rug, while the back legs extend onto the floor. This still connects all the pieces visually, but it doesn’t require an extremely large rug. It is one of the most popular options in Australian homes.

3. Floating / Island Layout

For narrower or more compact rooms, you can place the coffee table in the centre of the rug and allow the surrounding furniture to sit close to or just touching the edge. This creates a cosy island in the middle of the room without overwhelming the space.

Common Mistake: Rug Too Small

The most common mistake is choosing a rug that is too small. If your rug stops well before the front legs of the sofa, the furniture can feel as though it is floating in the room. A 4×3 m or larger rug usually solves this by anchoring the entire seating area.

Best Designs for Oversized Handmade Rugs

At ShopaRug, our oversized range includes a wide variety of designs and origins so you can match your rug to your interior style:

Persian Oversized Rugs

Explore oversized Kashmar, Kashan, Tabriz, Quchan and Birjand rugs featuring intricate medallions, garden designs and all-over patterns. These pieces are ideal if you want a timeless, classic look that will last for generations.

Afghan Oversized Rugs

Afghan Chobi, Kazak, Kunduz and tribal designs often feature rich reds, earthy tones and geometric motifs that add warmth and character. Larger Afghan pieces work beautifully in casual living spaces and open-plan family rooms.

Tribal & Boho Oversize Rugs

Oversized Baluch, Bakhtiari, kilims and other tribal rugs are perfect for adding a relaxed, boho or eclectic feel to your home. They pair well with neutral sofas, timber furniture and indoor plants.

Browse the full selection of big statement pieces in our 4×3 m & larger rugs collection to see what suits your space and style.

Room Size Guide for 4×3 m & Larger Rugs

Use this table as a starting point, and then consider the actual placement of your doors, windows and furniture. In many cases, going slightly bigger with the rug gives a more premium result.

Styling Inspiration & Resources

If you are planning a full room makeover, it can help to look at professional styling examples. Online design platforms such as Apartment Therapy, House Beautiful and Home Beautiful often feature oversized rugs in real homes, showing how large pieces are used to anchor living spaces.

Combine those ideas with our curated collection at ShopaRug, and you can recreate a similar designer feel in your own home using authentic, handmade Persian and Afghan rugs.

Find Your Perfect 4×3 m or Oversized Rug at ShopaRug

Whether you are furnishing a new build, updating a large living room or simply upgrading to a rug that actually fits the space, a 4×3 m or oversized handmade rug can completely transform the way your home feels.

• Explore our 4×3 m & larger rugs
• Browse extra large handmade rugs for statement pieces
• Visit our showroom in Booragoon, Perth, at Persian Rug Warehouse WA to see these oversized rugs in person

Free shipping Australia-wide is available on most oversized rugs, and our team is always happy to help you choose the right size and design for your home. If you are unsure which rug will work best, send us a photo and rough measurements of your room — we can guide you through the options.