Buying Guides & Advice
Buying Rugs on the Costa Blanca- a Complete Guide
Mar
LEO’S RUG BUYING GUIDE
How to Choose the Right Rug
The right rug can completely change a room — adding warmth, softness, colour and helping to bring your furniture together. But choosing the right size, material, pile and style is just as important as choosing the design.
At Leo’s, we’ve been helping customers choose rugs for homes across the Costa Blanca for over 30 years. In this guide, we’ll explain what to look for and help you find a rug that works with your room, furniture and everyday lifestyle.
EXPLORE OUR RUGS VISIT OUR ALTEA SHOWROOMBEFORE YOU START
What Should You Consider When Buying a Rug?
Don’t choose a rug on colour alone. Four things can make the difference between a rug that simply looks good and one that really works in your room.
Size
The proportions of the rug should work with your room and furniture. One of the most common mistakes is choosing a rug that’s too small.
Material
Wool, synthetic and natural fibres all feel and perform differently. Think about comfort, maintenance and where the rug will be used.
Pile & Texture
Short pile, long pile and flatter woven rugs create very different looks and feels — and some are better suited to busy rooms than others.
Colour & Style
Your rug can quietly bring a room together or become its main feature. Consider your flooring, sofa, furniture and overall interior style.
RUG SIZE GUIDE
What Size Rug Do I Need?
A rug that’s too small can make a room feel disconnected. In most spaces, a slightly larger rug will help the furniture feel more balanced and make the whole room look more considered.
LIVING ROOM
Anchor the Seating Area
In a living room, the rug should visually connect the sofa, chairs and coffee table rather than sit like a small island in the middle of the floor.
Good rule: where possible, allow at least the front legs of the sofa and chairs to sit on the rug.
DINING ROOM
Leave Room for the Chairs
A dining rug should be large enough for the table and chairs to remain comfortably on the rug, even when the chairs are pulled out.
Good rule: choose a rug that extends well beyond the edge of the table so chair legs don’t catch on the rug edge.
BEDROOM
Add Softness Around the Bed
In the bedroom, a rug works best when enough of it is visible around the sides and foot of the bed to create a soft, comfortable area underfoot.
Good rule: use a larger rug under the lower part of the bed, or use runners on each side if you prefer a lighter look.
LEO’S TIP
When in Doubt, Go Slightly Larger
A larger rug usually helps a room feel more generous and connected, while a rug that’s too small can make the furniture appear separate. Measure your room and furniture before buying, rather than relying only on the rug size itself.
How to Measure Before Buying a Rug
A few minutes with a tape measure can prevent the most common rug-buying mistake.
Note the overall room dimensions and any doors, walkways or fixed furniture.
Measure your sofa, dining table or bed so the rug works with the furniture, not just the floor space.
Use masking tape on the floor to outline the proposed rug size and see how it feels before ordering.
FIND YOUR RUG
Short Pile, Long Pile or Made to Measure?
The way a rug feels and performs is just as important as how it looks. Explore our main rug collections to find the right combination of comfort, practicality, size and style for your room.
PRACTICAL & VERSATILE
Short Pile Rugs
A great choice for living rooms, dining areas and busier spaces. Shorter pile rugs offer texture and comfort while generally being easier to maintain and position around furniture.
EXPLORE SHORT PILE RUGS →SOFT & COMFORTABLE
Long Pile Rugs
Choose a longer pile when you want extra softness, warmth and texture underfoot. Particularly suited to bedrooms, relaxed living spaces and areas where comfort is the priority.
EXPLORE LONG PILE RUGS →MADE FOR YOUR SPACE
Made-to-Measure Rugs
When a standard rug size isn’t quite right, create one specifically for your room. Choose your preferred quality, colour, dimensions and shape for a rug made to suit your space.
DISCOVER MADE-TO-MEASURE RUGS →Not sure which to choose? Visit Leo’s in Altea to see the colours and textures in person, feel the different pile heights and compare the options before deciding which rug works best in your home.
SEE & FEEL THE DIFFERENCE
80m² Dedicated to Rugs in Our Altea Showroom
Our rug department has a dedicated showroom area of around 80m², with a carefully selected collection that evolves with the latest interior trends, colours, textures and customer demand.
With over 30 years of experience, we help homeowners, interior designers and home decorators find rugs that work with the room, furniture and overall interior scheme — from small bedside rugs around 60 × 120cm to large statement rugs up to 240 × 340cm for bigger living spaces.
FROM
60 × 120cm
Ideal for bedside use and smaller spaces.
UP TO
240 × 340cm
Generous sizes for larger living rooms and open-plan spaces.
READY TO VIEW
In Stock
See colours, textures and proportions in person before you decide.
VISIT LEO’S IN ALTEA
See the Rug Collection for Yourself
Bring your room measurements, photos or fabric samples and compare sizes, colours and textures in person. Our team can help you narrow down the right rug for your space without rushing the decision.
EXPLORE OUR ALTEA SHOWROOMFOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS & HOME DECORATORS
Rugs for Professional Projects
We regularly work with interior designers, decorators and property professionals who need reliable access to rugs in different styles, sizes and price points for their clients.
Whether you’re furnishing one room or multiple properties, our showroom makes it easy to compare options and source rugs that fit the wider design scheme.
DISCOVER OUR REFERRAL PROGRAM →NEW BUILD OR COMPLETE HOME PROJECT?
Need Help Putting the Whole Interior Together?
If you’re furnishing a new build, renovating a villa or creating a complete turnkey interior, choosing the rug is only one part of the project.
Our Ohana Interior Design Studio can help coordinate furniture, beds, curtains, rugs, colours and finishing details to create a complete and consistent interior.
DISCOVER OHANA INTERIOR DESIGN CONTACT OUR DESIGN TEAM →LOCAL EXPERIENCE MATTERS
Choosing the Right Rug for a Home on the Costa Blanca
Buying a rug for a home in Spain isn’t always the same as choosing one for a home in Northern Europe. Our warmer climate, tiled and stone floors, open-plan rooms and indoor-outdoor lifestyle can all influence which rug works best.
With over 30 years of experience working with rugs from manufacturers around the world, we’ve learnt which materials, pile heights, designs and finishes work particularly well in homes here on the Costa Blanca.
DESIGN
Keep It Light & Versatile
Plain designs, natural colours and subtle textures work particularly well with the light interiors, stone floors and relaxed Mediterranean styling found in many Costa Blanca homes.
PILE
Think About Everyday Living
A good-quality short or medium pile can provide softness underfoot without making a room feel too heavy. They’re also practical around furniture and in regularly used living spaces.
QUALITY
Look Beyond the Colour
The quality of the fibres, density, backing, edging and professional finishing all matter. A well-made rug should look good not only when it’s new, but continue to perform well with regular use.
PRACTICALITY
Choose for Your Lifestyle
A permanent home, holiday apartment, rental property and family villa may all need something different. How the room is used should be part of the decision, not an afterthought.
A QUESTION WE’RE OFTEN ASKED
Why Don’t More Homes in Spain Have Wool Carpets?
Wool isn’t unsuitable for Spain — in fact, a high-quality wool rug can be an excellent choice. But wall-to-wall carpet is less common in the warmer Spanish climate, where tiled, stone and other hard floors are widely used.
A rug gives you the best of both worlds: you keep the practical hard flooring while adding softness, texture, comfort and definition exactly where the room needs it. Wool rugs can be particularly attractive when you want a natural, premium finish.
Are Our Rugs Easy to Clean?
It depends on the material and construction, which is why we don’t believe one type of rug is right for every home.
For busy living areas, family homes and properties where easy everyday maintenance is important, a good-quality short pile rug can be an excellent option. The lower pile makes regular vacuuming straightforward and there is less deep pile for everyday dust and debris to settle into.
EXPLORE SHORT PILE RUGSQUALITY THAT GOES BEYOND APPEARANCE
Rugs Chosen to Look Good & Last
We work with established European rug manufacturers and carefully select the collections we offer at Leo’s. We look at the quality of the materials, construction and finishing as well as the design. Our aim is simple: to offer rugs that look beautiful in your home and are made to give you years of enjoyment.
RUG SPECIALISTS ON THE COSTA BLANCA
Over 100,000 Rugs Sold Since 1993
Leo’s has been based in Altea since 1993, and over more than three decades we have sold over 100,000 rugs to customers furnishing homes across the Costa Blanca.
That experience has taught us far more than which colours are fashionable. We understand the sizes, materials, pile heights, finishes and styles that work particularly well with Spanish homes, tiled floors, apartments, villas and open-plan living spaces.
Established in Altea
Rugs Sold
Dedicated Rug Showroom
Rug Experience
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE YOU CAN USE
Advice Based on Homes Here — Not Just a Product Catalogue
Our customers come to us from across the Costa Blanca, including Altea, Benidorm, Finestrat, La Nucía, Polop de la Marina, Calpe, Moraira, Jávea, Dénia and Alicante.
We’ve spent decades helping customers choose rugs for homes in this area. Whether you’re trying to soften a tiled living room, define a large open-plan space, add comfort beside the bed or find the right finishing touch for a villa, our advice comes from experience of what actually works in local homes.
VISIT OUR ALTEA SHOWROOMQuick Rug Chooser
For a busy family living room → Short pile / easy-maintenance construction
For a bedroom → Softer, deeper pile
For a dining room → Shorter pile, easier for chairs and cleaning
For a large villa/open-plan room → Larger rug or made-to-measure
For a Mediterranean/minimal interior → Plain, textured, natural-looking design
For an unusual space → Made-to-measure
Still unsure? Bring a photo of your room and the approximate measurements to our Altea showroom. With over 30 years of experience, we can help you narrow down the size, colour, pile and quality.
See, Feel & Compare Rugs at Leo's in Altea
A rug is much easier to choose when you can see the true colour, feel the pile and compare the quality in person.
Visit our 80m² dedicated rug department in Altea, with rugs in stock from approximately 60 × 120cm up to 240 × 340cm, plus made-to-measure options.
Bring your measurements, photos, fabric samples or even a picture of your sofa. Take your time and we’ll help you find something that works with your home.
