What Should Sit on the Area Rug?
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A square or rectangular area rug works best under any size bed.
Be sure to leave between 2 inches and 5 inches of bare floor between the rug and the walls.
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A full-size bed, or double bed, measures 54 inches wide by 75 inches long.
In a larger room, you may have aqueen-sizeorking-size bed.
Use these rough guidelines to choose an area rug that will look good in a big bedroom.
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Take into considerationthe measurementsof larger beds.
A queen-size bed measures 60 inches wide by 80 inches long.
A king-size bed measures 76 inches wide by 80 inches long.
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A California king-size bed measures 72 inches wide by 84 inches long.
Choose a rug large enough to fully slip underneath the entire dresser.
Choosing Style and Material
Area rugs come in all styles, textures, materials, andpile heights.
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A wool area rug may be strong, warm, and beautiful in a more formal or traditional-style bedroom.
This way, the overall space can look cohesive.
Double-sided carpet tape is one of the best solutions.
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Alternatively, a nonslip rug mat placed under the entire area rug will keep the edges down.
Consider placing a rug pad underneath your rug.
Keep your area rug looking new with the right maintenance.
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An area rug under the weight of a bed will become indented.
Let a small ice cube melt on the indentation, then fluff up the fibers with your fingers.
This would generally be a 5-foot by 8-foot or a 6-foot by 9-foot rug.
Yes, you’re able to layer an area rug over a carpeted bedroom.
An area rug under a bed helps protect the floor from your bed.
