{"id":409,"date":"2020-01-23T09:55:16","date_gmt":"2020-01-23T14:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rugs.com\/blog\/?p=409"},"modified":"2020-01-23T09:55:16","modified_gmt":"2020-01-23T14:55:16","slug":"picking-the-best-bedroom-rug-the-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rugs.com\/blog\/picking-the-best-bedroom-rug-the-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Picking the Best Bedroom Rug: The Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There\u2019s nothing worse than having to leave your warm, cozy\nbed in the morning and stepping out onto a floor that has practically become a\nsheet of ice overnight. A cozy rug under your bed will not only prevent cold\nfeet in the morning, but also go a long way toward muffling sound and providing\nan extra level of texture and color to the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide will walk you through all the essentials of\npicking the best bedroom rug for your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rules of Thumb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With all the variation present in bedroom shapes, sizes, and\nfurniture layouts, knowing what size of bedroom rug to get and how to place it\nin your room can be a challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter what individual needs you may have, keep these\nrules of thumb in mind: the bed should always be the focus of your room and any\nrug you put under the bed should extend 18-24 inches beyond its edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the first point\u2014since the bed is the focus of the room,\nthe rug should be used to accent it. Place your rug under the bed or beside it\nand size it according to the size of the bed. If your bedroom is large enough\nfor a separate sitting area (read our guide on living room rugs<\/a>\nto help find one for that space!) or vanity, use smaller accent rugs to define\nthese spaces separately. Simply centering a large rug can make your furniture\nlayout look off-balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating an 18- to 24-inch border around the rug means\nyou\u2019ll always have something soft to step on as you climb into or out of bed.\nIf you have a bench at the foot of your bed, the rug should extend beyond that\nas well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bedroom Rug Placement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are three main ways to place a bedroom rug: with the\nbed fully on the rug, the bed partially on the rug, or with runners at the side\nof the bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bedroom<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If your budget and space let you do it, placing the bed and\nall its accompanying furniture (nightstands, benches, etc.) fully on the rug\nmakes a dramatic statement. If you go this route, just remember to keep all\nfour legs of your nightstands on top of the rug! Letting two hang off will mean\nthe surface will not be level. You don\u2019t want to spill your bedside glass of\nwater in the middle of the night!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bedroom<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Having the rug only under the bottom 2\/3 of the rug is a\ngreat way to get away with using a smaller, less-expensive rug or avoid\noverwhelming a small space. In this layout, nightstands should be placed fully\non the floor behind the rug to make sure they\u2019re level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bedroom<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A less common but still great option is to use runners\nalongside your bed. This is a great option in smaller rooms, especially if you\nneed to place the bed in a corner and don\u2019t have space for a full-size area\nrug. This looks best when the runner is slightly wider than your nightstand and\ndoes not extend past the foot of the bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bedroom Rug Sizing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to sizing a rug for your bedroom, the best\nplace to start is with the border rule\u2014choose a rug big enough for an 18- to\n24-inch border around the edge of your bed. With a standard-sized bed, you can\nuse this chart to find the right size of rug for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n Bed Size\n <\/td>\n Rug Size\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Full (53\u201d x 75\u201d)\n <\/td>\n 6\u2019 x 9\u2019\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Queen (60\u201d x 80\u201d)\n <\/td>\n 8\u2019 x 10\u2019\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n King (76\u201d x 80\u201d)\n <\/td>\n 9\u2019 x 12\u2019\n <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


\nOf course, these sizes should be treated as guidelines\u2014the rug you\nchoose is up to you! A good technique to help visualize your rug in your space\nis to use tape or a bedsheet to outline the size of your rug. That way, you\nknow you\u2019re getting the perfect size before you buy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bedroom Rug Materials and Styles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The bedroom should be a sanctuary. A personal retreat for\nsome reprieve against the stresses of your day. That means the best bedroom\nrugs will prioritize comfort and their owner\u2019s personal style. Since the\nbedroom is typically a low-traffic, private space, it\u2019s perfect for plush,\nhigh-pile or even shag rug. Polypropylene and wool are both hard-wearing,\ndurable, and soft rug materials perfect in this setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHOP SHAG BEDROOM RUGS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To keep things interesting, create some contrast between\nyour rug the rest of your d\u00e9cor. For example, if you have patterned bedding,\nit\u2019s a good idea to choose a solid rug or one with simple designs to help it\npop. If you have solid-colored bedding, consider a patterned rug to add some\nvisual interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The only caveat is if you have a very large rug. If this is\nthe case, consider neutral colors to maintain a sense of calm and avoid\noverwhelming the rest of the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Forget the Rug Pad!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s tempting to think \u201cout of sight, out of mind\u201d when it\ncomes to rug pads. While a pad might seem insignificant, this small detail can\ntransform a good rug into a great one. Mostly used to keep rugs from slipping,\nrug pads have several other benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bedside runners should always be anchored with a rug pad\u2014the\nlast thing you want when you get up in the morning is a nasty fall when your\nrug slips out from under you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While a rug placed fully under your bed likely won\u2019t slip\ntoo often, a premium felt-and-rubber rug pad can still help prevent bunching\nand provide an extra level of comfort and noise absorption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHOP RUG PADS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding the Best Bedroom Rug Online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At this point, you should have a good foundation to start\nyour search for the perfect bedroom rug. Just remember that when it comes to\nbedroom rugs, there\u2019s no wrong answers! Your bedroom is your personal space and\nshould reflect your personal style. Don\u2019t be afraid to break the rules a\nlittle!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re ready to find your new bedroom rug, look no further than Rugs.com! We have thousands of rugs in stock in every size and style. So, whether you are looking for a bedroom rug or another room, you\u2019re sure to find the perfect one online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find the best bedroom rug<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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