When you have finished the room furnishing, the next step is the most exciting and pleasant – choosing the best rug to fit under your bed. You may also wonder – how to slide a large rug under the bed. The beds are usually super heavy, and you may need a unique trick to fit under them. In today’s post, we will discuss all the tips and tricks of placing an area rug under the bed and how to choose the best-fitting rug for your room design based on the bed size.
How to Slide a Rug Under a Heavy Bed
So how do you put a large rug under the bed? It’s simple if you follow the following tricks:
- First, roll the rug and put it on one side of the bed.
- Before putting the rug under the bed, measure where the ends of the rug will be located. It would help if you placed a rolled end precisely at the starting point. Later it will be tough to move the rug once it’s already flat and lying under the bed.
- Lift one side of the bed. You will use this space to slide the rolled rug under it. If it’s too heavy, use a car jack.
- With the bed lifted, roll the rug under to the other side of the bed.
- Lift the other side of the bed, and spread the area rug to lay it flat.
The process of sliding your rug under the bed will depend much on how large your rug is and how high your bed is. If you can, get the helper, it’s much easier to do it together. Remember to be careful when moving your furniture, don’t overestimate your abilities since some beds are really heavy. In the rolling technique described above, make sure that you’re unrolling your rug straight.
How to Choose a Rug Size for the Bedroom
I believe there is nothing worse than the wrong-size rug. We may try to save money and buy a smaller rug because it is cheaper, and then what? Is it worth a poor design? If the rug is too small and is placed near the king bed, it may resemble a shower mat.
Or exactly the opposite – you may buy a huge rug for a room with a modest single bed. The rug will visually “eat” the bed, making the interior look unbalanced.
You may be wondering what rug size is the best fit for your room. If you have a small bedroom, you have to think twice when choosing the rug that will fit under the bed. I would recommend getting a rug that will be large enough to fill the entire floor space in your bedroom. However, a common design rule suggests leaving at least 5 inches between the rug and the walls.
It is vital to choose the right size of the rug. Otherwise, you will spoil the perception of the room. Here it would be best if you focused on the perimeter of the room or bed. It all depends on what purpose the bedroom owner pursues – to zone the space or completely decorate it.
9×12
Now let’s get to the sizes. With so many options out there, you should measure the room and choose one of the popular sizes. A popular large size 9×12 has a lot of benefits and disadvantages, depending on what effect you’re looking for to achieve. It covers the floor nicely so you will feel comfortable when stepping out of bed. There will be enough rug showing on both sides. However, this rug size is quite expensive – the larger the rug, the more pricey it is. If you don’t want this rug to look like a carpet (wall-to-wall), make sure that there will be at least 5 inches of bare floor left on all sides.
8×10
Another popular rug size is 8×10; this size is enough to show the rug design and will be more budget-friendly than the 9×12 option. This rug size will also perfectly match with a queen bed or even a king bed. It will completely cover the floor space under the bed and will have enough room on the sides.
6×9
If you have a smaller bedroom and a smaller bed, you may wish to get a 6×9 rug. It’s not large enough to fit under a queen-size bed. However, it will be nice for a full or twin bed. Plus, it’s even more affordable.
What Size Rug to Put Under King Bed
Usually, when you put a rug under a king-size bed against a wall, the rug should extend from the two sides of the bed for at least twelve inches. This will look more harmonious. If you have a king-sized bed that’s located in the middle of the room, in this case, you have to get a rug that will extend on all four sides of your bed.
Moreover, you have to keep in mind if you have any bedside tables. In case you do, the rug should stretch at least 8 inches in front of the drawers so that you can open them.
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8×10 Rug for King Size Bed
The size of the king-size bed is 76″ width (6’4″) and 80″ in length (6’8″). If you want to have a rug that will nicely look on the bedside, you should get at least an 8’4″ x 7’8″ rug, so, accordingly, a rug of 8’x10′ size will have just the perfect dimension for the bedroom. To put it under the bed, place the 10’ long side across the bed.
12×15 Rug for King Size Bed
It will look more balanced under the king-sized bed, and this size area rug will be large enough to fit even under the nightstands. I would suggest placing an area rug to stretch at least 15 inches from all the sides of the king-size bed.
How Far Should I Place Rug Under the Bed?
When placing the rug under the bed, considering that it has a headboard and nightstands, you should put it at least 8” to the front of these nightstands. The area rug stretches entirely under the bed and the footboard end; however, it does not stretch to the wall from the side of the headboard. That may seem like a large rug, but you’ll manage it easily with a good carpet cleaner.
How Large Should My Area Rug Be for the King-Sizes Bed?
The rug should be extended from the three sides of the bed, two longer areas from the sides, and shorter on the side of the feet. If you have a bed in the middle of the room, you should leave space for a rug from 4 sides. The rug should have at least 15 inches on each side of the bed.
What Size Rug Under Queen Bed
The standard size of the queen bed is 60×80 inches. Below we’ll check the most common rug sizes and how you can fit them with the queen-sized bed.
Rug Length
First of all, the length of your rug should extend to at least 15 inches from all sides of the bed. Ideally, it can be even more than 20 inches, which will look more harmonic.
Rug Width
If you will be placing only one large rug with the bed, it has to be at least 5 feet wide to fit under such a bed. In case you plan to use a few rugs near the nightstands, such rugs can be smaller. If you want to place a large rug under both nightstands and the queen bed, it must be at least 9 feet wide.
Final Words
Experiment, be bold with your rugs, and create an interior that will inspire you to get up every morning. The rug should be selected so that it lies at the same distance from the room’s walls. If the size of the room does not allow you to buy one large rug, then get two identical small rugs that you put on both sides of the bed. The option with a large rug that covers the entire floor looks equally promising. I hope the tips above will help you know how to place a rug under a bed, and you will save some time choosing the best rug size for your interior.