Two rugs are better than one image source laying down two distinctly different area rugs in a bedroom can help to break up the monotony of a large space giving the room added interest and color.
How to lay area rug in bedroom.
You can lay out masking tape or a bed sheet in its place or you can read our ultimate area rug size and placement guide to find your fit.
You ll want to lay the rug.
The best bedroom rug should extend at least 2 feet beyond the edge of your bed so you feel like you re scooting right into your fuzzy slippers when you throw your legs over the side.
To do this choose two area rugs with different colors and or designs.
For larger rooms with two twin size beds arranged side by side a 9 x 12 rug is the perfect.
A rugged area rug is underfoot grounding and connecting you with earth reminding you that you are a part of the universe a part of nature charging you with a sacred energy every morning.
When laying the rug over carpet however the concern is more about the rug wrinkling or rippling which presents a big tripping hazard wrinkling will occur because as one area of the rug is stepped on it will shift assuming it is not properly.
For example lay a rug between the bed and dresser in front of your closet or wardrobe or add a chair to an empty corner and place a rug in front of it.
A rug that is too small will detract from grand look and dimensions of the entire room.
This placement allows you to display the rug s design prominently.
For an area rug to look balanced under a bed it should be large enough to extend beyond the sides of the bed at least 18 inches for a king or queen bed and at least 12 inches for a full or twin bed.
When laying an area rug over a hard surface such as hardwood flooring the biggest concern about the rug s movement is that it will slide around.
Here is something extra for you that i put together.
A step by step guide to placing an area rug in the living room no matter what size your space is and where to put a rug in the dining room and the bedroom.
It is a diagram of different options for area rug placement in the bedroom.
Depending upon the size of the room there can be more rug extension around the bed as seen in this room by lauren nelson design but not less.