Reality Reno with mitch and mark – Rugs For Bedrooms…

Using floor rugs is a great way to bring a touch of luxury to any room, and this is particularly the case for bedrooms. 

This is especially the case if you rent your home. You may not be able to change the existing floor coverings, but it’s so easy to bring your style and taste into a room with the right rug….and it might just hide a design disaster from decades gone by!

We’ve used rugs on hard floors to bring warmth, define living areas and create a sense of luxury, and they’re great in bedrooms with hard floors. Afterall cold bedroom floors are not fun first thing in the morning! 

A lot of people have carpet in their bedrooms, and if you do you can still play with rugs to create layers, or to change up a carpet that might have seen better days. 

How do you choose the right rug for a bedroom?

Here are a few tips. 

In the bedroom, square or rectangular shapes are best.

There are 4 options to consider for the size of the rug; 

• You only want the entire bed frame sits on the rug area.
• If you have more furniture, you want the entire bed frame, bedside tables, and a bench at the foot of your bed (if you have one) all sit completely on the rug,
• You only want the lower two-thirds of the bed, plus a bench at the foot of your bed, to sit on the rug, leaving the head of your bed and bedside tables on the hard, or carpeted, floor.
• Or you prefer the lower third of the bed, plus a bench at the foot of your bed, to sit on the rug, leaving most of the bed on the bare floor. More of the area rug will jut out into the rest of the room. This option works best if you prefer to use a smaller-size rug over carpeting to give the room color and texture.

Whatever the size, make sure you don’t have furniture with half the legs on, and the other half off, the rug as we all know wobbly furniture is not fun, and prone to spilling that morning coffee or lovely cup of tea!

If you have furniture in your bedroom, like a free-standing dresser, your rug should not push up against the legs of the furniture. In this case choose a rug size that is either going to go right under the furniture or stop just short of it by about 5 cm. Rugs bunched up on the legs, or worse, furniture balancing on the edge of a rug, is not a good look.

Think of these things when you’re choosing your rug, but also remember our earlier hints about rug size and selection. 

If your bedroom is small, go with a larger rug but still allow around 20 to 30cm gap from the rug to the wall to ensure the room doesn’t feel overcrowded. Choosing a rug that’s too small will make the room fell out of balance.

You also need to consider the ‘swing’ of the door, and make sure your rug is not going to impact opening and closing the bedroom door.  

When selecting a rug, look for one that will sit flat and not bunch up, creating a tip hazard. You can use a non-slip rug mat underneath to ensure your rug stays flat or try double sided carpet tape to keep your rug flat. 

When it comes to rug pile, remember your bedroom is your sanctuary so go for a soft pile that will cushion your feet and feel luxurious. As it’s not a high foot traffic area you can indulge yourself!  When it comes to colour or pattern, take inspiration from your bedding and furniture choices so that your rug fits with the décor and isn’t ‘yelling’ across the room. This is your sanctuary, and you want to feel calm and serene! 

Most of all, when it comes to interiors, remember to have fun in the bedroom!