Choosing the Right Rug Size for Bedroom (Part - II)

Wouldn't you love a cosy, comforting, and a pleasant feeling  under your feet when you step out of your bed first thing in the morning? Every one of us does and a perfect carpet can accomplish that for you. All you have to do is make sure you have the right rug that will sit in your bedroom taking into consideration the furniture and floor space.

Just like our guidelines to Choosing the Right Rug Size for Living Room, we have a few tips and tricks that will help you choose the perfect carpet size for your bedroom as well.

Some general guidelines for proper placement of the rug in the bedroom include:
-The placement and size of your rug depend on the size of your bed and the existing floor space.
-The rug shouldn't touch the walls instead it should leave at least four to five inches between the walls and the edge of the rug or a minimum of eight inches if the room is larger.
-The rug should be large enough to accommodate your feet while getting out of the bed.
-The rug should accommodate the legs of the furniture or you can also have two runners on the either sides of the bed.
-If the rug runs under a side cabinet, nightstand, or dresser, make sure that when you open the door or drawers, the bottom edge of the door is high enough to go past the rug without dragging it along with it.
-Just remember to orient the rug to the shape of your room: rectangles running the same way, square or round rug in a square room.

If the bedroom floor space is small, it is generally assumed that the room can hold a single bed. In such circumstances, place a 5x8 rug horizontally under the bed which can start from the centre of the bed  and go beyond the bed’s footboard. The rug should extend at least 2-3 feet on either side of the bed. But, if you have a creative way of setting up the rug without distorting the balance and feel then go ahead and fling your creativity in. You could even use a nice round area rug to soften the room or you could just place a small rug on the side of the bed you usually get out of. The possibilities are endless with our wide range of rugs which is customizable to any size. In rooms with two single beds, especially the children’s rooms, a rug looks perfect centered between the two.

In a standard floor space bedroom with a double bed , you can place a 6x9 rug that holds 2/3 of your bed. The rug will not go all the way to the wall behind the bed and your nightstands will not sit on the rug. With this layout, the rug should ideally extend 12 to 18 inches past the bottom foot of your bed and can go beyond a ottoman at the foot of the bed if you have one. Besides, placing the rug completely under nightstands is left to the user’s discretion.

Ideal rug sizes for your bedroom

In a larger room, an 8x10 rug will usually be your best bet. For a queen size bed, an 8x10 can hold the entire bed, nightstands but not the ottoman. If in case you want it to hold your ottoman then you can start laying your rug from the bottom two-thirds of the bed which will accommodate your ottoman. This rug size allows you to have 2’6” exposed on each side of the bed and 3’6” at the end of the bed if you choose the second option.

In a spacious room with a king size bed, a 9x12 rug is an ideal fit. This rug holds the entire bed, the nightstands and a bench at the foot of the bed. This layout allows you to have 2’10” on each side of the bed and 4’ at the end of your bed. While choosing a large sized rug for this layout, be aware that your bed will cover most of the pattern when you’re picking out the design of your rug. Pick a rug which has designs dominating on the sides. The larger the rug the more larger your room will appear. In this layout, you can let the rug peek out even more and the most important thing is that the bed shouldn't cover so much of the rug that you hardly see it.

Apart from rectangular rugs there are square, round and area rugs which can be placed in the bedroom to break away from the monotony of straight lines. Following the above principles will help in giving a cohesive or a visual balance to your space. Along with rug size, remember to bring balance and harmony through colours, patterns and texture of the rug to provide a linking element. At the end of it, a rug should aid in creating an illusion of more space. With an equal part of it exposed on both sides, it must create balance and tie the whole room together.

The rug size depends on the room floor space, furniture and the type of room. Check out the guidelines to right rug size for living room in Part I and for dining room in Part - III.

Guidelines to Choosing the Right Rug Size for Your Decor (Part - I)

Does the carpet choose the floor it wishes to grace or does the space choose its carpet? There is no right or wrong answer. Whichever the case, the floor space, furniture size, room type, size and shape, all define what carpet size is right for your décor. Choosing the right size is as important as finding the right colour and pattern.

Living, bedroom, and dining room are the spaces where dressing your floors with a rug unifies your furniture and enhances your décor. We have divided the key guidelines to help you choose the perfect carpet size for your home into three parts.

Part – I
Choosing the Right Rug Size for Living Room 

Size matters and it is the most extensive part of any buying process. Before going into the details, you have to remember two things: Firstly, always carry a measuring tape to measure the perimeter of the area you would like the carpet to cover. Secondly, when in doubt, click a photograph of your room and keep it for reference. It could be of some use when you want to show your room layout to a designer or an architect.

In a smaller floor space the furniture is mostly lined up along the walls and therefore, it is always better to have the rug in the centre of the room. Place the rug under a coffee table with all its four legs resting on it. Make sure that all the furniture in the centre of the living sits around the border of the rug, without touching it. Do not forget that your feet should always rest on the rug when you are seated. We suggest a rug size that is at least 5x8. This method is called ‘none rule’ or ‘no connection lounge’ or ‘all furniture off the rug’. Generally, this arrangement is ideal for small spaces and apartments.

In a standard floor space, if your furniture is placed against the wall, ensure that the rug sits under all the four legs of the coffee or centre table and under the front legs of the central furniture like a sofa or a chair. The back legs of the sofa can be off the rug. The suggested rug size is 6x9.  This approach is called connection lounge as it helps to connect the various furniture pieces together to create a sense of good proportion. The designers call this method as 'two rule' as the front two legs of the sofa rest on the rug.

Ideal carpet sizes for your living space

In a large floor space, some furniture can be on the rug and some off the rug. For instance, when it comes to a sofa, the front legs can sit on the rug and when it comes to a chair, all the four legs can fit firmly on the rug. While this is done, make sure there is about 18 inches of bare floor between the rug edge and the perimeter walls of the room. This approach is suitable for rooms that are enclosed and separate from surrounding rooms, as opposed to open concept spaces. The ideal rug size for this set up is 8x10.

In an extra large floor space the furniture is grouped towards the centre of the space, so a rug should be big enough to accommodate all the furniture in the living room and spread beyond. This allows the furniture to float in the centre of your room and makes your space feel bigger. In this set up, whether your furniture is a modular or a sectional sofa, or for that matter any kind of configuration, they should fit easily on the rug. The ideal rug size for this set up is 9x12. This approach is best for large or open-concept spaces. The principle that works best in most settings is that the bigger the rug the larger it makes a room appear.

All these principles help in simplifying your search for the perfect carpet size. Although there are multiple rules on what rug size is best for your home, these guidelines help in determining which approach is most appealing to you and will be effective in achieving the look you desire in your individual spaces. But, if you have personal preferences, then go for what you feel works great in your setting. After all, if your space allows, you can always have multiple rugs in the living room - say a runner running at the entry or an additional rug in front of the fireplace. At the end of it, a carpet's purpose should be met. Be it warmth, symmetry,  visual harmony and connection.

The rug size depends on the room floor space, furniture and the type of room. Check out the guidelines to right rug size for bedroom in Part II and for dining room in Part - III.