If a kitchen is the heart of the home, abedroomis the cozy, get-away-from-it-all sanctuary.
But theres another equally important decorating element that you may be tempted to overlook: The rug.
Here are our tips for choosing the right bedroom rug, plus 25 ideas for bedroom rug inspiration.
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Designer Katherine B. Melvin
“Every bedroom needs a rug!”
When designing abedroom, we want the client to feel cozy and welcome, says Melvin.
The right rug provides that foundation of comfort and warmth that sets the tone for the space.
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How do you want it to feel on your feet when you get out of bed every morning?
Is having something soft and plush important, or are you okay with something minimalistic?
Once youve settled on your desired tactile experience, its time to find something that matches theaestheticof your space.
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The rug is the wrong size.
Too small and it can look silly; too big and it overpowers a room, notes Melvin.
A good rule of thumb is that all the furniture fits comfortably within the perimeter of the rug.
There were no original wood floors here, so Williams covered the concrete slab with wall-to-wall sisal.Credit:Brie Williams
While wool may feel like an investment, it cleans better than sisal and cotton, she explains.
Make the right choice once, and you wont be sad later!
Spring for Something Vintage
Laurey W. Glenn; Stylist: Matthew Gleason
New doesnt necessarily mean better.
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Designer Laura Hodges incorporated a vintage Oushak rug into the primary bedroom of the2023 Southern Living Idea House.
Its likely made better than a lot of the ones youd buy new, she says of vintage rugs.
If its been around for this long, youre not going to ruin it.
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She followed its lead for the rug, positioning a richly colorful Oushak alongside the woven four-poster bed.
Round It Out
Soften a rooms edges with a round rug at the center.
Treat Stripes Like a Neutral
Some spaces call for a more-is-more approach.
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Try a Runner
Anchor a pair of beds in a room by positioning a runner between them.
Here, the homeowners longtime designer and friend Jennaea Denhart situated a hide rug atop a sisal one.
The key to making the duo work?
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Their varying shapes and textures.
In the primary bedroom, the natural fiber rug helps accomplish just that.
Add an Accent
The homeowners wanted to keep things simple in theirAlabama lake house.
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The spotted floor covering adds quiet interest, while also sneakily camouflagingstains.
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