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Area rugs- size to go under king bed

15 years ago

We are slowly revamping our master bedroom, and I would like to add an area rug under our bed. It is king sized. Any suggestions on what size rug I should consider? I'm thinking that I would get a rectangular rug, and position it so that the footboard is on the rug, with the rug extending about halfway under the bed (so the bottom half of the bed would be over the rug, the top half of the bed would not). Is this the correct placement? Also, how far should it extend out from the sides and bottom of the bed?

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DLM2000-GW

15 years ago

Personally, I wouldn't waste the $ on a rug that's going to sit under a bed and be invisible, not to mention a dust bunny magnet! I'd use runners or small rugs at the sides of the bed so I can step out onto something warm in winter, and perhaps a larger rug at the foot of the bed that is not under it. But that's me wishing I had hardwood in our bedroom - it's the only carpeted bedroom in our house - bad choice.

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Kathleen McGuire
15 years ago
If you have night tables, I would place the rug under the bed so that it just comes to the night table legs. The table would not be on the rug. You would still be able to step out onto the rug and the bottom of the rug would extend out from the bottom of the bed. Be sure to get a size that is big enough to extend out and not be fully covered by the bed.
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reno_fan
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annzgw
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IMO, how far under the bed the rug is placed depends on the size of your room. I've placed my rug on angle to the bed, under the bed and squared to the foot and side of the bed. It depends on my mood!

My rugs measure 6' x 9 1/2'. I think that may be the smallest you can use....at least with a king size bed. The farther you want to place it under the bed, the wider it will need to be.
nhb22
15 years ago
Below is the link to a thread that may be helpful to you. It's an old thread from August on the same subject.

Here is a link that might be useful: Hardwood floors - Rug under bed
witmom
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks for the information and ideas, everyone.

dlm2000- I only wish we had hardwood in the bedroom, too. It's carpet- I just want the rug to add some interest and color.
nashville418
15 years ago
I have a 10x13 under my king sized bed. Right now it's centered under the bed, but in a previous house, it was off center with a runner on the other side. I think it's a good size. There are a few feet of rug showing on either side of the bed and at the end. The "top" of the rug goes to just before the bedside tables, so the tables are sitting on the wood floor. To me it seems like just the right size.

I think a 6x9 (or so) accent rug would also work well if you're just looking to put some color in the room.
Kathleen McGuire
15 years ago
Nashville, do you think you can post a pic of your room with the rug. I have been toying with the idea , and a 10x13 is what I had in mind. I would love to see how it looks with the king bed. Thanks!

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