Snug As A Rug: Benefits Of A Rug In Your Bedroom

Floor rugs are often associated with grand lounge rooms or endless hallways. But a rug can add something extra to any room, especially the bedroom. Whether you want to define your space or turn up the comfort factor, a rug can be the ideal way to bring all the elements in your bedroom together and make it feel homelier and more inviting. 

The bedroom is the most important room in the house. Far beyond just a room to sleep in, the bedroom is a place where we can feel comfortable, warm, and nurtured in a busy modern world. We explore how adding a floor rug to your bedroom can take you from function and formality to a restful retreat.

Aesthetics

Think of a rug as a piece of art for your floor. It can add a splash of colour, introduce texture, and bring a fresh, new look to your room. Whether you go for a bold pattern or a subtle, neutral tone, a rug can help tie all your bedroom elements together and create a cohesive look.

If you have a large room, rugs can help define the space by outlining different areas adding structure and visual interest. A rug placed centrally under your bed for example can frame your sleeping space. Rugs placed around your bedroom can delineate areas for different activities, like a cosy reading nook or a stylish dressing area.

Rugs are also a great way to change the look of your bedroom without a complete style overhaul. Simply adding or swapping a rug can instantly change the feel of your bedroom. If you have a room that doesn’t get much natural light, a bright or boldly coloured rug can help lift the room.

Comfort

Floorboards in the bedroom can certainly be stunning, but imagine stepping out of bed onto a soft rug instead of hitting a cold, hard floor in winter. Having a rug under your bed provides a soft, cosy surface for your feet, especially welcome on cold mornings or after a long day on your feet.

 You can also put rugs over your carpet, particularly if your carpet doesn’t have a high pile. Rugs can protect carpets from stains and general wear and tear, which is especially relevant if you’re designing a room for a young child. Rugs can also help anchor furniture, preventing it from sliding on the carpet.

Whether you’re walking around getting ready for the day or just relaxing in your room, having a rug underfoot makes everything feel softer and cosier.

Sound Absorption

Incorporating rugs into your bedroom not only adds visual appeal but can also create a more acoustically pleasing and restful space. Rugs absorb sound and can help with noise reduction. This benefit is particularly valuable in spaces with hard flooring, such as wood, concrete, or laminate, which can amplify noise. Rugs act as sound barriers by dampening sound that would otherwise tend to bounce off hard surfaces, helping to reduce echo and reverberation.

Rugs made with dense fibres, especially those made from materials like wool or thick synthetics, can trap sound and prevent it from travelling. This helps to minimise the sound of footsteps, dropped objects, and conversations.

The sound absorption offered by floor rugs in the bedroom is helpful if you’re designing a room for a budding musician or you live in an apartment building or multi-level home where noise can travel easily. 

Temperature

If you have wooden floorboards, laminate, or other hard flooring in your bedroom, you’ll know how cold they can get, especially in the winter. Floor rugs provide a soft, comfy feeling to your precious feet and offer respite from the harshness of getting out of bed and onto a chilled surface. 

Rugs help trap heat and prevent it from escaping through the floor while the soft pile of the rug can act as a barrier between the floor and the room. These insulative properties are especially beneficial in helping to keep the heat in and the cold out. Overall a rug can help maintain a comfortable temperature in your room making it a cosier place to be.

Size and Placement

Rugs in the bedroom can look their best when positioned under about two-thirds of the bed, leaving approximately 25-30cm between the rug and the front of your bedside tables. The rug should ideally extend at least 50cm beyond the sides of the bed with between 10-30cm of visible flooring around the rug. 

If you prefer to fit all the bedroom furniture onto your rug, use a large rug that sits underneath the entire bed frame and immediate accompanying furniture such as bedside tables or a bench seat. Opt for a rug that extends past the total width and depth of your furniture, while maintaining 10-30cm of visible flooring around the rug.

Alternatively, for a more streamlined look, you can place the rug centrally under your bed frame, or for smaller-sized rooms you may choose to place the rug under just the foot of your bed, leaving most of it visible.

There are many ways a rug can help turn your standard bedroom into a bedroom sanctuary. From enhancing aesthetics to absorbing sound, and helping to create a warm and inviting feeling, the floor rug is a multi-talented piece in the world of bedroom decor. Discover our exquisite range of premium bedroom rugs online and in-store.