How to place an Area Rug in Bedroom

When it comes to placing an area rug in your bedroom, size matters. The position of your rug is crucial when it comes to the general ambiance and usefulness of the room. Whether you are furnishing a bedroom, living room, dining room, or den, there are some rules to follow. Here are the most important tips on what you need to do, as well as what you should avoid when it comes to proper area rug placement

Placing Your Rug Underneath All Bedroom Furniture for a Unified Look

One of the easiest and most stylish ways to incorporate a rug into your bedroom is by placing all of your furniture on top of it. It is most effective in rooms with wooden floors as it not only provides cushioning but also an aesthetic value. The approach is to ensure the rug is wide enough to accommodate the whole bed and the nightstands. If you have chosen the right size, you just unroll it in the bedroom and place the furniture on it to have a well-decorated and well-coordinated bedroom design.

Some pieces of furniture should be placed in the center of the rug while others should be placed at the corner of the rug.  There is one rule for placing rugs: either all the furniture pieces should be placed on the rug or just their front legs. This depends on the size of the rug and the furniture in the house. Every leg of the furniture can fit on a big rug while a small rug can only allow the front legs to fit on the rug leaving the back legs off the ground particularly when the furniture is massive.

Placing a Rug Under Your Bed for Cozy Comfort

Putting a rug underneath your bed increases comfort and warmth as you have a soft surface on which to step when getting into and out of bed. If you have a bench at the foot of your bed, ensure that the rug fits under all four legs of the bench to avoid a disjointed appearance.

Select a rug that can be placed just a bit past the foot of the bed, so that you can see a quarter of the rug. This provides comfort without taking up the space of the room.

Ideally, set the rug in a parallel direction with the bed, and make sure it has enough space in front, sides, and end of the bed.

Using a Runner at the Foot of Your Bed for a Stylish Touch

A small runner at the foot of your bed is a good idea to make the bench more stylish and comfortable to sit on. A 4×2 foot runner will fit nicely here and just needs to be wide enough to accommodate the bench.

In small rooms, placing a rug at the foot end of the bed will help to divide the room making it seem more spacious than it is. It is a great way to introduce interest into a space without having to invest in a giant rug, which has a grand effect without the grand cost.

Runners on the Sides of Your Bed for Style and Comfort

In case you do not wish to have an area rug or have very massive furniture, you can get two runners on the sides of the bed. Position them less than the bed in size, but more than the size of your nightstands. It sets up comfort and style, especially in a big bedroom, without making the room heavy or congested. Not to mention, it’s a much more practical, stylish solution that will offer the same cushiony feel on floors as a large rug while not necessarily having to be one.

Under Your Dresser for a Stylish Vignette

Sherenov suggests that if you have a separate piece of furniture, such as a dresser, in the bedroom, it’s best to place a small rug at its base. This is especially useful when you have a wood dresser on wood floors so that it does not look harsh or contrast with the wood.

Select a rug that covers the whole area of the dresser rather than just the feet of the dresser. The size will depend on the size of your dresser but if you want to make it less conspicuous you should choose a rug that is a few inches less than the size of the dresser leaving a portion of the floor showing around the edges. This approach makes it interesting and comfortable without making it cluttered and congested.

Placing Runners Based on Walking Paths

When positioning your runners in a room, you should think about the areas that you normally walk in most often. For instance, if you have your primary bathroom and bathroom suite in your bedroom, a runner placed vertically, leading into the bathroom, will give a natural transition.

The size of the runner depends on the size of your bedroom; however, the runner should be slightly longer than the space between the two pieces of furniture. The longer runner will give more coverage and make the overall look look more integrated.

Centering the Rug on a Key Architectural Feature

The rug should be placed in front of a focal point, which might be a fireplace, large windows, or the central wall instead of the center of the room. This placement helps in grounding the space and also in achieving balance.

If properly placed the rug harmonizes the room and if it is placed off-center or misaligned the whole room feels off-balance though you cannot tell why. If a rug is placed under a doorway or a high-traffic area, place the rug in such a way that the seating area’s focus like a fireplace or television set is in the center of the rug.

Using Multiple Rugs to Define Zones in a Room

You can have as many rugs in a particular room as you want. In the larger bedrooms or small spaces, if arranged well, one can use many rugs to segment the room into various sections. For instance, place a rug under desks and chairs in the study zone, under the bed, or in the reading corner under the accent chair.

It is also possible to take advantage of those small rugs to add some warmth to other areas such as mirrors. The rugs do not have to be the same, but they should be of the same color or have the same design to properly distribute the look and feel of the room across the space.

Rug Placement Tips for Your Bedroom

Complement Your Decor

Select a rug design or color that will either blend or accent the bedroom furniture as well as the rest of the furniture in the house. An accent or a tie can be added to the room or a particular element of the room through a rug.

Protect High-Traffic Areas

Some parts of the bedroom such as the space near your bed or your dresser receive more traffic and may require a rug to shield the floor. Do not make the mistake of going too small with your rug size—particularly under the bed. Ideally, you want to have between one to 1.5 feet of rug extending out on either side of the bed to provide a cushion for your feet when you rise in the morning.

Add a Pop of Color or Pattern

An area rug is one of the best ways to bring a personality to your bedroom since it will be seen from the moment you enter the room. Do not hesitate to start with such colors as red or green since rugs are not very risky when it comes to color combinations and it will add some texture and depth to the room.

Placing a Rug Over Carpeting

If your bedroom has wall-to-wall carpeting, do not worry about putting an area rug on top of the carpet. Placing rugs over carpets can enhance your home’s décor, provide extra cushioning to your floor, and prevent excessive wear and tear.

Consider Rug Layering

If you want to add some flair to your interior style, you can also layer several rugs. If you dare to be different then use different sizes, shapes, or colors. Place pale-colored rugs on top of those with a darker color, or place rugs with different colors to achieve a unique and individualistic appearance.

Prevent Tripping

In the case of the rugs which are not placed against furniture, some measures should be taken to avoid tripping such as using sticky pads or a rug mat.

Mind the Doorway

If you have placed a rug close to a door ensure that it has a short height so that it can easily be pushed around by the door.

FAQs

How do I choose the right size rug for my bedroom?

When it comes to most bedrooms, it is advisable to opt for a rug that goes a bit beyond the sides of the mattress by about 1- 1.5 feet.

How do I care for my rug?

Vacuum the rug often so that the build-up of dirt and other materials on the rug surface is removed. In case of stains, absorb with a clean fabric and do not scrub.

How much floor between the rug and the wall?

A gap difference of about 6-10 inches may be more suitable to prevent the feeling of confinement in the particular room.