Design cozy outdoor lounges with perfect rug fit. Balance furniture legs, walkways, and borders easily. Save plans, share files, and avoid costly mistakes again.
Use these sample inputs to validate your setup.
| Scenario | Room (L×W) | Rug (L×W) | Style | Clearance | Furniture zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patio lounge | 16 × 12 ft | 10 × 8 ft | Centered | 1.0 ft | 9 × 7 ft |
| Porch seating | 4.6 × 3.2 m | 3.0 × 2.0 m | Bordered | 0.4 m | 2.6 × 1.8 m |
| Walkway runner | 520 × 180 cm | 420 × 80 cm | Runner | 20 cm | — |
Accurate rug planning starts with the usable floor rectangle, not the outside wall line. This planner treats the space as length × width, then applies a perimeter clearance to keep edges from pinching door swings, planters, and base furniture. A practical target is leaving 150–300 mm (6–12 in) of breathing room on each side for small areas, and 300–600 mm (12–24 in) for larger garden rooms. For outdoor settings, account for mat thickness, threshold lips, and drainage slopes; a small adjustment in clearance can always prevent edge curl and keep doors or screens moving freely.
Comfort is usually defined by the narrowest path. The calculator checks whether the remaining margins can meet a walkway target, so traffic can move without stepping off the rug or brushing furniture. When a walkway is critical, the best fit is often achieved by centering the rug and letting margins absorb small measurement errors.
Seating layouts work when the rug supports the “use zone” rather than the entire room. By adding a furniture zone, you can anchor a conversation set while allowing plant stands and circulation outside the rug. The placement coordinates show where the rug can sit while keeping the zone inside the rug footprint, improving stability and visual cohesion.
Three common strategies reduce guesswork: centered, front-edge alignment, and diagonal/feature alignment. Centered layouts prioritize symmetry, while front-edge alignment can emphasize a view line or hearth. Diagonal placement is useful in square rooms to soften hard geometry; the planner reports the implied rotation clearance so corners do not clash with walls.
The exported CSV captures inputs, computed margins, and the rug’s corner coordinates for quick tape-marking on site. The PDF summary is suitable for sharing with installers or for revisiting seasonal patio changes. Using consistent units and saving scenarios makes it easier to compare rug sizes before purchase.
Choose a rug that fits at least the front legs of chairs and the table, while preserving your walkway target. The planner helps you test multiple sizes and see margins before buying.
Start with 150–300 mm for compact spaces and 300–600 mm for larger rooms. Increase clearance near doors, planters, or vents. Use the fit checks to confirm you still meet your walkway target.
It represents the footprint you want fully supported by the rug, such as a sofa-and-chairs rectangle. If the zone fits inside the rug, the layout feels anchored and furniture is less likely to rock.
Yes. Use alignment options to bias the rug toward a focal point like a garden view or fireplace. The coordinates and margins show how much offset is created, so you can keep traffic clear.
Negative margins mean the rug extends beyond the available floor area after applying clearance or walkway requirements. Reduce rug size, reduce clearance, or adjust the placement style to regain positive margins.
Mark the rug outline using painter’s tape from the reported corner coordinates. Walk the paths, open doors, and move chairs. Save the final scenario and export CSV or PDF for reference.
Important Note: All the Calculators listed in this site are for educational purpose only and we do not guarentee the accuracy of results. Please do consult with other sources as well.