Not everyone wants a large under-bed rug and they opt for two small rugs on either side of the bed. Although many others prefer the elegance of a large rug that adds warmth to the room.
Cold room floors are often an annoyance in the early morning. It will always be easier to get out of bed when you can put your feet on a warm rug. You can add a rug under the bed to add color, texture, and pattern to your space. If you want the carpet in your bedroom to have a size proportionate to your bed, you will have to take into account some aspects.
Carpet shape for under the bed
A square or rectangular rug works best under any size bed. But in addition to a bed, you can have two nightstands and a bench at the foot of the bed. You will have to make a few small decisions about what goes on top of your area rug. There are four options when it comes to placing a rug under the bed:
- Only the entire bed frame sits on the area rug. The entire bed frame, nightstands, and a bench at the foot of the bed sit completely on the area rug.
- Only the bottom two-thirds of the bed, plus a bench at the foot of the bed, they sit on the area rug, which leaves the head of the bed and nightstands sitting on the bare (or carpeted) floor.
- Only the bottom third of the bed, plus a bench at the foot of the bed, he sits on the area rug, leaving most of the bed on the bare floor. More of the area rug will stand out in the rest of the room. This option works best if you lay a smaller area rug over the rug to add color and texture to the room.
- You don't want to end up with half of your table legs on the area rug. It will be a precarious situation when you go to put your glass of water on a wobbly nightstand. The same problem can occur at the foot of the bed. Half of your bench sitting on an area rug can make you feel slightly lopsided and off-balance when you sit down.
The size of the mat
Small bedroom
You have to think about the size of the carpet thinking about the size of the room. If your room is small, think big for the rug. If you have a bedroom that is too small, consider a rug that is large enough to fill most of the space. Make sure to leave four to three inches of bare ground between the carpet and the walls.
If you have a double or large bed in a small room, use these general guidelines for the size area rug you will need.
Large bedroom
Choosing a rug that is too small for a large room will throw the space out of balance. If you choose a large rug that fills most of the room, Leave at least 10 inches of space between the edges of the rug and the walls.
Rugs under sideboards
Regardless of the size of your bedroom or bed, an area rug should not press against the edge or legs of a dresser or other large piece of furniture. Choose a rug that is large enough to slide completely under the entire dresser. Choose a rug with an area small enough so that you can leave at least four centimeters from the floor and displayed on the edge of the carpet and furniture.
Keep your carpet looking new if you maintain it properly. An area rug under the weight of a bed will break down over time. You should be careful to rotate the area rug from time to time so that you can remove the indentations with an ice cube treatment. Let a small ice cube melt in the crevice, then sponge the fibers with your fingers. Just be sure to dry any stains you've frozen well so you don't accidentally step into a puddle of cold water in the morning.
With these tips you can have the carpet of your dreams in your bedroom, at least in the right proportions. As for the texture and color, you should think about those that you like personally, but above all, that fit with the decoration you have. In this way, getting out of bed barefoot will be a warm way to enjoy the floor of your bedroom, thanks to your well-chosen rug and a design and size appropriate to your personality and your space.