Rugs

Choose a rug that reaches under the front legs of the sofa and the chairs, so the seating reads as one group. A 200 × 290 cm rug suits most Saudi apartments, while large living rooms and majlis settings usually need 270 × 360 cm. When in doubt, go one size up — a rug that is too small makes even fine furniture look lost.

The rug should extend 60–70 cm beyond the table on every side, so all four chair legs stay on the rug when guests pull their chairs out. To find your size, add at least 120–140 cm to the table's length and width and pick the nearest standard size. This also protects marble and tile floors from chair-leg scratches.

For a 180 × 200 cm king bed, choose a rug of about 270 × 360 cm, laid so it extends 60–90 cm beyond both sides of the bed and past the foot. Your first steps in the morning then land on softness instead of cold tile. Centre the rug on the bed, not on the room, so its border shows evenly on three sides.

Hand-tufted means the yarn is punched by hand through a backing canvas, row by row, to create a dense, soft pile with sharp pattern detail. The result feels close to a hand-knotted rug but is easier to maintain, and the rug lies flat and heavy on the floor. It is a practical luxury for busy Saudi family rooms.

Mid-tone colours hide dust best: sand, greige, soft gold and muted patterns. They disguise the fine dust that settles between cleans far better than pure white or very dark rugs, which show every speck. A gentle pattern gives you the same camouflage while still looking elegant in a majlis or living room.

Low or medium pile is better near doors, under dining tables and in busy family rooms, because it traps less dust and vacuums clean in minutes. Save deep, plush pile for bedrooms and quiet corners where comfort matters more than traffic. In Saudi homes, this one choice decides how easy the rug is to live with.

Vacuum twice a week as a basic routine, and more often near entrances during dusty or windy weather. Regular vacuuming lifts dust before it works deep into the pile, where it dulls colours and wears the fibres. Use a suction-only or gentle brush setting to protect a hand-tufted pile.

Yes, a rug pad is strongly recommended on marble and tile. It stops the rug sliding on smooth stone, protects the rug's backing from abrasion, and adds a layer of softness underfoot. It also keeps the rug still while you vacuum, which makes the twice-weekly routine much easier.

Yes — a majlis is one of the best places for a large rug. Choose a generous size that reaches under the front of the seating on all sides, such as 270 × 360 cm in a big majlis, to define the gathering area and soften the room's sound. A mid-tone pattern hides dust between gatherings.

Blot the spill at once with a clean, dry cloth — never rub, because rubbing pushes the liquid deeper into the pile. Work from the edge of the stain towards the centre with a little cold water, then let the area dry fully before walking on it. For valuable rugs or large stains, call a professional cleaner.

A rug is a finished piece in a fixed size, such as 200 × 290 cm, that sits on top of your floor and can be moved or rolled away. A carpet usually covers the whole floor from wall to wall and stays fixed. Rugs are the flexible choice: they define seating zones and can move with you to a new home.

Yes, RIS delivers rugs to all regions of Saudi Arabia, and delivery is free in main cities on orders of 2,500 SAR or more. Large rugs are rolled and wrapped for protection during the journey. You can also feel the pile and check colours in person at the Jeddah showroom before you order.

No — the rug should harmonise with the sofa, not match it exactly. Take one tone from the sofa or the curtains and let the rug add a pattern or a slightly deeper shade for contrast. In Saudi living rooms, a sand or greige rug under a bold sofa, or a patterned rug under a plain one, looks most refined.

Rotate the rug every few months so sunlight and foot traffic age it evenly on all sides. Where a window pours direct sun onto the rug for hours, close a curtain or blind during the strongest midday light to protect the colours. Mid-tone and patterned rugs also show fading far less than plain, saturated colours.

Once a year is enough for most homes, with a second clean for rugs at entrances or in majlis rooms that host guests often. Professional cleaning removes the deep dust that home vacuuming cannot reach and refreshes the pile. Between cleans, the twice-weekly vacuum routine and quick spill blotting do most of the work.