What Size Rug Is Best for a Full-Size Bed?
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Area rugs can elevate your bedroom style and comfort, but choosing the right size is everything. The size of your bed is the most important consideration if you’re looking to center a rug under it, but with so many options it can be difficult to know what size rug is best for a full-size bed. Read on to learn which area rug options will work best for your bedroom.
What Size Rug Is Best for a Full-Size Bed?
You can use an area rug to create a cohesive, balanced, and cozy look in your bedroom. Here are three size options to help you achieve the perfect bedtime setup.
6' x 9'
A 6' x 9' rug is a great choice for a full-size bed in a smaller room. This size rug will provide a comfortable border around the bed and plush surface for your feet when getting in and out. When positioned in front of nightstands, it will create a spacious border at the end of the bed as well. This creates a cohesive look around your full-size bed in a snug bedroom, but can look small and underwhelming in a larger room.
8' x 10'
This is a great rug for a medium-sized bedroom with a full mattress. This size rug can be placed right where your nightstands begin for a generous border around your bed, creating a balanced and cozy space for you to crawl into bed at night. This size and placement also allow you to place a bench at the end of your bed while keeping a rug border.
9' x 12'
This size gives you the most floor coverage and comfort for a larger bedroom without overwhelming a full-size bed. This rug can be placed under the bed and nightstands while still providing a plush border around the entire bed. This larger-sized rug helps keep a large room looking balanced, even with the smaller mattress size.
Mattress size is important, but it’s not the only thing that matters. Keep these tips in mind when choosing a rug size for your full size bed.
- Consider Your Bed Frame: While a full-size mattress is 54" x 75", you also have to consider the inches that your bedframe or headboard will add when deciding how large of a border you want around your bed. If you have a thick upholstered bed, you may want to go with a larger size rug, while a smaller rug will look good with a simple metal frame bed.
- Consider Other Bedroom Furniture: Think about your other bedroom furniture and whether you want it to be on or off your rug. The style of nightstands may be more stable on solid floors. If you have a bedroom bench or storage trunk at the end of your bed, decide if you want it to be on the rug and how much of a border you want to have around it.
- Layer Rugs for Comfort: Don’t rule out a stylish area rug just because you have a carpeted bedroom. Layering a rug on top of your carpet will help protect it and keep it clean while also allowing you to customize your bedroom style. If you have wood floors, you can even go with a large area rug to surround your bed and then layer some small plush area rugs on either side of your bed for an extra-cozy bedtime experience.
Tip!
Check out these helpful guides to find more help while choosing the right rug for your bedroom:
Area Rug Buying Guide: How to Choose a Rug That Meets All of Your Criteria
How to Choose the Right Rug Size: Your Rug Size Guide
How to Style a Rug the Right Way
