Keep reading for the best practices for bedroom rug placement to help get you started.
For a typicalqueen-sized bed, a five-by-eight-foot rug or a six-by-nine-foot rug would work well.
Just check that it is wide enough to fit the bench at the foot of your bed on it.
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Most runners are two to three feet wide, which should be an ideal size for most bedrooms.
In terms of the length, attempt to find one that is almost as long as your bed itself.
A five-foot or six-foot-long runner should do the trick.
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Wesuggest choosing a rugthat’s big enough to fit your entire dresser.
The exact size will vary depending on the size of your dresser.
The best size for the runner will vary depending on your exact bedroom layout.
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Or you might opt for one extra-large area rug that encompasses most of the room.
You want at least a foot of space on either side so the rug doesn’t overwhelm the room.
This rule applies to both large-area rugs and runners.
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A 5x7 rug is the perfect size to go under a full-sized or twin bed.
The area rug should accent the space and not aim to cover the entirety of the carpet.
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