How do you choose a bedroom rug?

Let at least 18 in (45 cm) of wool show past the sides and foot of the bed: usually a 6x9 or 8x10 ft under a queen, a 9x12 ft under a king. Living room rug sizes uses the same border test as a bed.

Is shag pile a good idea in a bedroom?

Yes: bare feet, slow mornings, almost no shoes. Choose medium where a door swings over the rug or a bed sits on low casters.

Do tassels work at the foot of the bed?

At the foot, yes, where they finish the end you see from the door; along the sides they tangle under feet. They add about 4 in (10 cm) beyond the stated size.

What makes a bedroom rug feel wrong?

A rug too small to reach past the bed, a design bold enough to keep the eye awake, and a pale rug by a sunny window that is never turned. Rotate it a few times a year.

Which designs keep a bedroom restful?

Soft, low-contrast color does most of the work. A solid sage or blush field keeps the room quiet, and a carved surface brings interest with almost no pattern. Pair them with linen and pale wood.

Can a bedroom rug have color without feeling loud?

Yes, if one color leads: a pink rug that keeps to one color family reads calm, even with bold marks. A deeper solid, like a charcoal field, suits a bedroom with dark walls.