The Spruce / Paige McLaughlin
An area rug can instantly warm up a bedroom.
Deciding what size the rug should beespecially if you have a large bed like a king-size bedcan be daunting.
What Should Go On the Area Rug?
The Spruce / Paige McLaughlin
The first step in sizing is to decide what youre putting on your rug.
Its often said that all key furniture pieces in a room should fit on the area rug.
However, since king-size beds are so large, there are exceptions to this rule.
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The rug should also clear any doorways.
Additionally, the rug shouldnt touch furniture near the walls, such as dressers or floor mirrors.
A larger bedroom, which is more than 14 by 14 feet, gives you more flexibility.
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This helps to visualize if the rug size will work well and look balanced in your space.
However, sizes outside of this framework can look good, too.
Its not always the case that one has hardwood floors or a centered bed.
The dimensions of your room play a part in which size you should choose.
Rugs do not have to go under a king bed.
With that said, there are many benefits of rugs.
A 10-by-14-foot rug can be a good fit under a king bed, particularly in larger rooms.
The bed frame and nightstands can both sit on the rug with room to spare.
The placement will depend on your room.
