We all hate when we have to wake up on an early, cold morning, leaving our warm and cozy bed and stepping out onto a floor that has become a sheet of ice during the night. A nice and warm rug under your bed will not only prevent cold feet in the morning but will also make a muffled sound. It will provide an extra level of texture and color to your bedroom. This guide will help you bring warmth and vividness to your bedroom. We will walk you through all the essential rules of choosing the best rug for your bedroom.
General Rules
Knowing what size of rug to get and how to properly place it in your room can represent a real challenge. This is so because of all the variations present in bedroom shapes, sizes, and furniture layouts.
Still, regardless of what individual needs you may have, you can always follow these simple rules of thumb:
- the bed should always be in the focus of your room
- any rug you put under the bed should extend around 20 inches beyond its edges.
Regarding the first point, since the bed is in the room’s focus, the rug should be used to put an accent to it. Place the rug under your bed or beside it and accordingly size it to the size of your bed. If your bedroom is big enough for a separate sitting area or vanity, make sure you use smaller accent rugs to better define these spaces. When you center a large rug, it can make your furniture layout look off-balanced.
If you manage to create an 18- to 24-inch border around the rug, it means that you’ll always have something soft and warm to step on as you climb into or out of your bed. Also, if you have a bench at the foot of your bed, the rug should extend beyond that too.
Rug Placement in The Bedroom
There are three usual ways people place a bedroom rug:
- with the bed fully on the rug, being the most frequent one
- the bed partially on the rug
- with runners at the side of the bed.
Depending on your budget and space, placing the bed and all its accompanying furniture like nightstands and benches fully on the rug makes a dramatic statement. If you go this way, make sure you remember to keep all four legs of your nightstands on top of the rug. If you let two hang off will mean the surface will not be level. You probably wouldn’t feel right if you managed to spill a glass of water or milk in the middle of the night on your beloved and carefully placed rug.
If you decide to place the rug under the bottom 2/3 of the bed, it would best to go with a smaller and less expensive rug to avoid overwhelming a small space. In this placement, nightstands should be placed fully on the floor behind the rug to make sure they’re appropriately leveled.
If you choose to use runners alongside your bed, this is a less common but still great option. This is an excellent option in smaller areas, especially if you need to place your bed in some corner and don’t have space for a full-sized area rug. We think that this looks best when the runner is slightly wider than your nightstand and doesn’t extend past the foot of the bed.
Bedroom Rug Materials & Style
The bedroom should be a safe and quiet place where you will find your peace of mind and sanctuary – a personal retreat against the stresses of your day. This means that the best bedroom rugs will give priority to comfort and their owner’s taste and style.
As the bedroom usually is a low-traffic and private space, it’s perfect for a plush, high-pile, or even shag rug. Polypropylene and wool are both hard-wearing, durable, and soft rug materials that are simply perfect for this type of setting.
Along with the size, material plays an equally important role in choosing the rug for your bedroom. Rugs are available in so many kinds of materials. Sisal rugs, for instance, are very easy to clean (it’s enough to vacuum clean them). In my opinion, they are the perfect rugs for the bedroom. Moreover, they are non-allergic and do not trap dust that will cause breathing problems. Sisal is also good for the high-traffic areas, such as the area near the bed. Your feet will thank you later.
Another thing to consider is who will be walking on the bedroom rug. If you have pets or small kids, getting a delicate fiber rug like silk or viscose isn’t’ the best idea. Go for the polypropylene or wool rug instead. Avoid the absorbent rugs, because unpleasant odor from accidents will be extremely hard to remove.
As we wrote before, wool rugs and polypropylene rugs are very durable, easy to maintenance and cleaning. If you wish for a rug that’s perfect for all seasons, polypropylene is also a good choice. If you have a sunny bedroom, choose polypropylene, nylon, cotton, or a polyester rug.
To keep things entertaining, create some contrast between your rug and the rest of your bedroom scenery. For instance, if you have patterned bedding, it would be good to choose a solid rug or one with simple designs to help it bring up. If you have a bedding of a solid color, consider buying a patterned rug in order to add some vibrance to the interior.
The only exception is if you have a big rug in your bedroom. In this case, consider neutral colors to maintain a sense of calmness and avoid overwhelming the rest of the space.
Conclusion
At this point, you should already have a solid foundation to start your quest for the best bedroom rug. Please make sure you remember that when it comes to bedroom rugs, there are no wrong answers. Your bedroom is your personal space, and it should reflect your unique style. Never be afraid to break the rules.