Placing a rug under your bed can enhance the look and aesthetic of the space. It feels appealing and it makes the room feel warmer.
Many people with exclusive choice for rugs prefer a runner rug or an area rug at the foot of the bed so that their feet land on it when they get up from the bed.
You can also experiment placing the rug under your bed in numerous ways, aligning to the space you have. The form and size of the bed sometimes make it hard to move the rug down.
Let us show you how to easily move a rug under your bed.
Why Do I Need a Rug Under My Bed?
Placing a rug beneath your bed isn't just a decorative choice; it's also a way to feel exclusively yourself. A rug makes the sounds in your room feel softer, calmer, and it increases insulation, and makes you feel gentle when you touch your feet and walk through it in the morning.
But more than that, it gives your bed a visual anchor, which makes your space feel planned and balanced.
A rug is the beauty it owns. Without it, the bed feels incomplete. With it, the bed feels whole.
How Do I Put Rug Under My Bed?
You can do this by simply lifting the bed, and then place the rug under the bed where you find it visually good and balanced. Once done, place the bed back so it is positioned in correct alignment with the rug.
You may need the help of your strong friends to lift the bed. However, if the bed is too heavy and you cannot lift even with the assistance of your folks, these tips can help:
- Roll up the rug and place it at one end of the bed.
- Lift one side of the bed and put the open end of the rug and position the leg of the bed upon it.
- Then repeat the same for the other side of the bed and place the other leg of the bed on the rug.
This may seem simple but you may face difficulty in case you don't have enough help. Moreover, if there is no space under the bed, that will pose another challenge in the correct placement of the rug.
You will have to choose the correct rug size and type suitable for your bedroom area and the bed as well.
space and your bed as well.
How to Pick the Right Size of the Rug?
Choosing the right rug size makes the difference. If you don’t pick the correct size rug, it may look different from what you plan and will ruin the entire space.
These tips help you choose the correct rug size for your bed:
Rug for Full-sized bed
- If it is a standard-sized bed, choose the rug size in dimensions of 5’x8’.
- These are the most commonly found rugs available at different price ranges.
- If the bed is small, you can put the rug underneath the bed such that the rug can be seen from the sides and in the front.
Rug for Queen size bed
- Get a rug size of 8’x10’ and place it perpendicular to the bed.
- This placement will display the rug on both sides as well as on the front in a stylish manner.
Rug for King-size bed
- King size beds are big in size.
- You will need to find rugs in the dimensions of 9’x12’ or even larger than that.
- This is because a bedroom with a king-size bed is usually very big so there will be enough space for the rug to cover.
- If the rug is too small, it will simply disappear underneath the bed.
What is the Correct Placement of the Rug Under a bed?
If you need the correct positioning of the rug under your bed such that the bed is centered on the rug all the way to the end whereby the bed is placed against the wall, follow these tips:
For off-ground beds
The platform beds nowadays are usually around 18 inches off the ground with enough space for you to slide anything underneath. This will make placing the rug simpler and faster.
Follow these tips:
- If there is enough space underneath the bed to roll up the rug, it’s quite simple.
- Simply roll up the rug till the headboard end of the bed.
- Lift the headboard side and slide the open end of the rug underneath the legs of the bed.
- Once the rug is in place, roll the rug all the way to the front until it reaches the legs of the bed on the other side.
- Then lift the legs at the bottom, roll out the rug, and place the legs back securely on the rug.
For on-ground beds
When there isn’t enough space to roll down the rug underneath the bed and it’s too heavy to lift, you will need to follow a different approach.
Here’s how to do it:
- Remove the mattress, disassemble the bed frame and move the pieces.
- Then lay the rug in place starting from the back of the wall to the front where the bed ends.
- And get your bed back in the middle of the rug. Do this by lining up the headboard with the back center of the rug against the wall.
- Remember how to build back the bed correctly and place it correctly on the rug.
You can place a rug under a heavy bed by following the above-mentioned tips. Just make sure you choose the correct rug size and ask your friends for help.
Conclusion
Placing a rug under your bed is more than a design move; it’s a declaration of comfort, elegance, and belonging. It’s about waking up to softness, grounding your space, and making your bedroom a sanctuary.
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You can also explore our guide about protecting your rugs while you move.