What Size Area Rug under Queen Bed

The initial consideration is to decide the appropriate size of the rug to use for the queen bed, the second consideration is where to place the rug in the room; the right rug completes the bedroom and gives it that final touch to make it look perfect. Therefore, which rug size should be used in a queen bedroom? Read on for professional advice and ideas to get the fabulous bedroom you’ve always wanted.

How to Choose the Right Size?

Before Selecting a Rug Size, Consider Its Function

It is before considering the correct dimensions of the rug to be placed in a room that has a queen size bed to decide whether the rug is for the focal point or the full room. If furniture is to be secured to the floor is it to be decoration, to delineate areas, or simply to be fixed? The purpose that the rug will fulfill will dictate how suitable its size is likely to be. Learning about its function in the context of the space will help place the rug in the right context thus, allowing it to properly fulfill the purpose it was designed for.

Let Room Size Guide Your Rug Choice

Depending on the size of the room, there will always be an appropriate size of the area rug that should be used. When it comes to queen beds, anything that is less than 4×6 will not only not contribute towards the bed’s aesthetics, but will not even be seen under the bed. Area rugs are usually located at the center of the bedroom, under the bed, but in some rooms, putting the area rug may make the room appear small.

Consider Your Furniture Arrangement

 In bedrooms, it should cover the foot and the sides of the bed which helps to define the area and provide some warmth. It will also help to ensure that the rug doesn’t clash with the furniture’s position and that the room has a good flow.

In living rooms, the rug should anchor the seating area and should ideally all the furniture legs or at least the front ones be on the rug. This gives it an integrated and realistic appearance.

Decide on Rug Orientation

How the rug is positioned either by placing it in a direction that is at right angles to, or parallel to, the longest walls will have a dramatic effect on the size of the room perceived by the eye.

When the rug is placed parallel to walls this will make the area look longer while if it is placed perpendicularly this will make the area look wider. 

Consider Your Budget

A word of caution when choosing the size of the rug is to do so with your budget in mind. Big rugs are costly as compared to small ones, therefore it is advisable to consider getting the best size that fits your wallet.

Bedroom and Bed Dimensions

The size of the average bedroom is 9.6 x 10 sq ft and the size of a queen size bed is 60 inches x 80 inches. For the best placement of an area rug, it should be positioned 12-18 inches away from the bedframe so that you don’t bump into it every time.

Rug Sizes under Queen Bed

Here, you will find a breakdown of how various rug sizes are effective for queen beds:

4×6 Rugs Under a Queen Bed

Usually, there is no way one 4×6 area rug can be placed under a queen-sized bed since it is too small. However, placing two 4 x 6 rugs beside each other can do just as well as the actual rugs themselves. This arrangement may occupy more area than the single 9 by 12 rug, but it may be useful in some circumstances 

5′ x 8′ Rug Under a Queen Bed

If the bedroom is smaller, and both nightstands are in the room, then a good size for a rug would be 5’ x 8’. The size of this rug will give a balanced appearance when put in front of the nightstands than the length of the rug. But, the rug will need to be placed entirely in front of the nightstands, as the distance will not allow it to cover fully the area under the bed.

6′ x 9′ Rug Under a Queen Bed

For a bit larger rooms for instance, 15’ x 20’ or 16’ x 20’ or if one wants to cover more area, a 6’ x 9’ will suffice. This size goes several inches beyond a 5’ by 8’ rug placed under the bed, often having about one to two feet of rug material on the sides. Larger bedrooms which have more floor area suit this size because it provides enough flooring area to provide a balanced look to the room.

7′ x 9′ Rug Under a Queen Bed

Cubicle size: 7’ x 9’ A 7’ x 9’ rug is slightly larger than a 6’ x 9’ rug, thus occupying more floor space and exposing up to 30” at the foot and sides of the bed. This rug size is perfect to cover the sides, the foot, and the top of the bed as well. It also surrounds the whole bed, as well as the nightstands completing an aesthetically pleasing appearance for the entire bedroom set.

8′ x 10′ or 9′ x 12′

An 8’ x 10’ rug is ideal for queen beds because it provides sufficient space at the head and the side of the bed as well as at the foot of the bed. This size is larger than the edges of the mattress and provides a frame for the bed and for the room as well.

These sizes are ideal to be installed in large bedrooms that have enough space on the floor, for instance, 20 by 20 square feet rooms where they can section the floor and warm it. The 8’ x 10’ rug will give about 30” on each side of the bed and 9’ x 12’ rug will allow about 42” of exposure.

Runner Rugs for a Queen Bed

Runner rugs are very useful especially when placed on both sides of a queen size bed. They do assist in establishing balance in the room, and in the definition of a path while also offering extra cushioning on the floor. This arrangement also improves the general appearance and use of the given area.

How to Place Area Rug Under Queen Bed

The Two-Thirds Rule for Rug Placement

According to the two-thirds rule, interior designers use when framing and layering a bedroom with a rug. To apply this, place the rug underneath the bed where it will overhang at the foot of the bed and on the sides. This approach is ideal for small rugs and should not be done on rugs larger than 6’ x 9’ as this can really look off. The consequence of such an approach is the creation of a rather balanced and aesthetically pleasing design of a website.

Layering a Rug Under the End of the Bed

When the room is very big or if there is a specific pattern on the rug to be seen, tuck the rug under the end of the bed. This placement enables the rug to be spread beyond both ends of the bed and makes it easier to maintain the larger bedrooms proportionately as well as showcase the design of the rug. It also places any storage ends on the bed like a bench or even an ottoman and this makes the storage a decorative item that contributes towards the beauty of the room.

Framing the Entire Bed with a Rug

To ensure you have received adequate coverage and to give your room a more professional look, ensure you cover your entire bed with a rug. It is particularly useful when you have wooden flooring that you would not wish the legs of the bed to scratch on. Ensure the rug spreads up to under the four legs of the bed to be fully protected. Rugs of this type are best placed in larger sizes, for instance, 7’ x 9’, 8 x 10, 9 x 12, or even larger, in that the whole area of the bed is covered by the rug and there is extra rug material extending on either side of the bed so that the design can be fully seen.

FAQs

rug size for a queen bed in the corner

A carpet sized 6’ x 9’ or 8’ x 10’ is perfect when setting the queen bed in a corner. These sizes ensure they cover enough area on the foot and sides of the bed and at the same time do not occupy too much space when placed in the corner.

Can I use a runner rug with a queen bed?

Yes, runner rugs can be placed on both sides of a queen bed which would make it aesthetically appealing and comfortable as well. 

How far should a rug extend beyond the bed?

Thus, to maintain good proportions a rug should be positioned that it is 12-18 inches from the sides and the foot of the bed.

What is the best rug size for a queen bed?

The ideal size of the rug for a queen bed is 8 by 10 or 9 by 12 feet. These sizes offer enough space on both sides and at the foot end thus making it look balanced.