Tape binding
A fabric tape stitched over the edge seals it with a clean line of colour; suits most medium-pile rugs.
Made-to-measure rugs
Custom Rugs Riyadh: Made to Measure for Your Room and Shape
When no standard size fits your majlis or hallway, we prepare a rug to the exact length, width and shape you need — part of our carpet and rugs service. Send dimensions and a photo, or book a free measuring visit anywhere in Riyadh.
Cut & finishedEdges to suit the material
Any sizeBased on your real dimensions
4 shapesRectangle, round, runner, cut-out
Free measuringVisits across Riyadh
WhatsAppSend sizes and a photo
How it works
From a room photo to a rug that fits, in five steps
A custom rug starts with questions, not scissors: where it goes, what surrounds it and how much traffic it takes.
Send photo and sizes
Two photos of the space plus the length and width you want, in centimetres.
We suggest material and shape
A pile and pattern that cut cleanly, and the right edge for that material.
On-site check and samples
A free visit in Riyadh to confirm dimensions, with samples in your own lighting.
Cutting and edging
Cut to the approved size, with edges finished so they will not fray.
Laying it
We place the rug, square it to the walls and add an anti-slip underlay where needed.
Measuring
Taking rug dimensions you can rely on
Most custom-rug mistakes come down to one wrong number. Use a steel tape, not footsteps, and note sizes in centimetres. Measure the length in two places — walls are rarely perfectly parallel — and go with the smaller figure.
For a seating area, don’t measure the whole room. Measure the space inside the seating, then add how far you want the rug to run under the sofas or floor cushions. For an irregular room, a hand sketch with numbers beats a dozen photos; our room measuring guide walks you through it.
- Mark doors and which way they swing
- Measure each column’s distance from the nearest walls
- Photograph the tape against the wall
- Note the gap under each door
TipMeasure the length in two places
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Standard size or made to measure?
| Situation | Standard-size rug | Custom-size rug |
|---|---|---|
| Rectangular room, common dimensions | Usually fine, with more design choice | Only worth it for a specific pattern |
| Long majlis with seating on three walls | Leaves gaps or rides up under seats | Fills the centre with an even margin |
| Room with a column or wall nib | Edge folds or a corner stays bare | Cut around the obstacle with a finished opening |
| Long hallway or entrance | Ready runners rarely match the length | Exactly the hallway length, clear of doors |
| Quick bedroom refresh | Fast and practical | Useful with built-in beds or wardrobes |
Custom is not always necessary — we will tell you if a standard size does the job. See also rug price factors.
Shapes
Custom rug shapes and where each one works
Large rectangles for majlis and big lounges
Sized to your seating rather than a catalogue. In a traditional Arabic majlis, where cushioned seating lines the walls, we usually keep an even margin between rug edge and seating base so the room looks orderly. For classic designs, see majlis rugs.
Round rugs under tables and in corners
A round rug softens straight lines and suits a round dining table, a reading nook or a domed entrance. Make it wide enough that chairs stay on it, and choose a plain, centred or small repeating pattern — rectangular designs get chopped when cut into a circle.
Runners cut to the exact hallway length
In corridors we size the runner to the full length with a short gap at each door, and a width that leaves floor showing on both sides. Staircases are fitted differently — see stair carpet.
L-shapes and cut-outs around columns
Large majlis rooms and open-plan lounges often have a column, a wall nib or L-shaped seating. We cut a finished opening to the column size, or shape the rug as an L that follows the seating. This always needs measuring on site.
Edge finishes
How the cut edge is finished
The edge decides whether a custom rug stays neat or frays. Options depend on the material and pile.
Overlocking
Dense stitching wrapped around the edge in a matching colour, so the edge reads as part of the rug.
Fringes
Yarn tassels on the short ends for a traditional feel — they need more care when vacuuming.
Contrast border
A wide band in a contrasting colour around a plain rug, giving a framed look without a printed border.
Pattern vs size
Why not every pattern suits every size
Rugs made on rolls can be cut to almost any length, but not every design survives it. Small repeats and plains cut anywhere. A central medallion or a woven-in border needs a size that keeps it balanced — otherwise the border gets sliced off on one side.
So we ask for your size before you fall for a pattern. Small entrances suit dense, sand-hiding patterns; big halls, an added border around a plain centre. If you lean contemporary, browse our modern rugs.
Estimate how much you need
Work out your rug area
Enter the length and width of the rug itself, not the room. It is a first estimate; we confirm it after measuring on site.
0Area (m²)
0Suggested order (m²)
Custom rug questions
Should I send the room size or the rug size?
Both if you can, and say which is which. The room size helps us judge the margin; the rug size is what actually gets cut. If unsure, send room dimensions and a furniture photo, and we will suggest a rug size with a balanced border of floor.
Can you cut a rug around a column in the middle of a majlis?
Yes. We cut an opening to the column size with a small slit so the rug can slide around it, then finish the opening’s edge so it does not fray. It needs on-site measurements, so we book a free visit in Riyadh before cutting.
What is the difference between binding and overlocking?
Binding is a fabric tape sewn over the edge, showing as a distinct line of colour and suiting most thicknesses. Overlocking is dense stitching wrapped around the edge in a matching shade, so the edge blends into the rug. We bring examples of both.
Can I order a round rug in a specific diameter?
Often, yes, with materials made on rolls — provided the pattern is plain, centred or a small repeat, since rectangular designs break up when cut round. Tell us the table diameter and we will suggest a size and a material that takes the cut well.
How far should a rug sit from majlis floor seating?
There is no single correct number. Most people keep an equal gap between rug edge and seating on all sides, or tuck the rug slightly and evenly under the seating. Evenness matters: a wide margin on one side and a narrow one on the other makes the majlis look crooked.
Is it worth customising a small entrance rug?
Often, especially if the entrance is an unusual width or the door swings over the rug. We suggest a short, dense pile that traps sand without catching the door, a hard-wearing edge, and an anti-slip underlay on marble.
Can you make a rug from a design I saw in a photo?
Send the photo and we will tell you whether that design, or something close, is available in the materials we supply, and whether it can be cut to your size. We cannot promise to copy a design, but we will show you the nearest available options.
Related pages
Modern Rugs RiyadhModern geometric and abstract rugs for living rooms
Majlis Rugs RiyadhClassic Arabic majlis rugs with rich patterns and borders
Stair Carpet RiyadhStair and corridor carpet fitted as a runner or full cover
Rug Prices in RiyadhHow a rug is priced: material, size, density and customisation
Send your sizes — we’ll suggest the rest
Length and width in centimetres, a photo and how the space is used — that is all we need. We reply with materials and a free measuring visit.
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