the Rug Buying Guide
An essential design element, finding the perfect rug is easy when you keep these considerations in mind:
Size
A large rug can make any room feel bigger. See our guides below tofind the right size for your room.
Material
Consider materials that stand up to foot traffic (like natural fibers) and life’s little spills (like easy-care performance rugs).
Style
Choose a style that complements your decor—from timeless hand-knotted rugs to contemporary patterned designs.
Bedroom Rugs
Your bedroom is your sanctuary, where you start and end each day, so make it cozy with a soft landing.
Expert Tip: A patterned rug brings visual interest to a room with monochromatic bedding. Or choose a solid, neutral rug to ground printed sheet sets and patterned duvets.
sizing + placement guide
A bedroom rug should extend 18"-24" beyond the edge of the bed. To test rug size before buying, mark out the space around your bed with painter's tape on the floor.
Queen Size Beds
5' x 8'Place your rug horizontally under the front two-thirds of the bed, leaving some floor exposed.
8' x 10'Keep things cozy by centering the rug horizontally under the bed and nightstands.
9' x 12'In a large room, a 9' x 12' rug is generous enough to accommodate a bench at the end of the bed.
3' x 5'Best for a narrow space, flank your bed with small runners to create a soft landing pad for feet.
2.5' x 9' A single runner at the foot of the bed adds just a touch of softness.
8' x 10'Best for small or medium-sized rooms. Keep the lower two-thirds of the bed on the rug.
9' x 12'Best for large rooms, an oversized rug is the ultimate bedroom luxury.
choose your material
Choose yarn-dyed wool for rich color and softness, high-performance synthetics for stain-resistance, or a viscose blend for luxe sheen.
These durable favorites areextra cozy and highly resilient.
Handcrafted and sustainably sourced, these neutral, natural classics ground any space.
Versatile, cozy, and modern, these high-quality rugs are easy styling pieces.
Made by hand, these one-of-a-kind styles are designed to last and love.
Hypoallergenic, family-friendly styles are perfect indoors and out.
Get the Layered Look
A designer secret for added color, texture, and personality—layering rugs helps you define asmaller corner of the room or show off a special rug too small for your space.
STEP1
Pick a large neutral flatweave, sisal, or jute rug as your base.
STEP2
Choose a smaller accent rug in a contrasting color, pile, or pattern to lay on top.
STEP3
Adjust the angle of the top rug to reveal 1'-3' of the bottom rug beneath it.
