These bedroom rug ideas add a dimensional design element to your space while lending comfort beneath your feet.

Rugs instantly bring warmth and comfort into a space and provide a layer of thermal and acoustic insulation.

Layer Contrasting Rugs

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Who says you have to choose just one rug for your bedroom?

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Layer different styles of rugs on top of each other to create a dynamic interplay of textures and colors.

Play with Persian Patterns

Persian rugs are effortlessly elegant and timeless.

Muted rugs add subtle depth, especially those featuring a modest pattern and natural texture.

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A small bedside rug or runner is just as effective and an excellent way to economize without compromising style.

This bedroom rug idea displays how multiple, natural fiber, woven elements can create a cohesive look.

This makes the rug look bigger and anchors the bed while delivering warmth and softness underfoot.

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In this interior, thefloor coveringacts as the focal piece in color, pattern, and position.

Low-pile rugs are often cheaper and longer-lasting without compromising on quality.

Low-pile rugs are oftenmachine washable.

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Layer Atop Carpet

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Dont letwall-to-wall carpetdeter you from adding a rug to your bedroom.

Instead, consider it an opportunity to introduce a pop of color or pattern to the space.

This universal favorite pattern has stood the test of time and is unlikely to ever fall out of favor.

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Here, muted blues, soft greens, and neutral tones combine for a serene and dimensional color scheme.

Additional touches of pink are strewn around the space in the form of tabletop decor.

With subdued color and barely-there patterns, faded rugs effortlessly fit with other furnishings.

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In addition to their versatility, their distressed finish gives them a lived-in heirloom quality.

Here, an ornately patterned rug contributes to the farmhouse chic aesthetic.

Geometric Rugs for Contemporary Bedrooms

Geometric rugs are a match made in heaven formodern and contemporary spaces.

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This bedroom rug idea dresses your floor with bold colors, curves, and abstract shapes.

A modestly sized rug that subtly peeks out from under the bed is enough to do the job.

The unconventional shape is also great for layering rugs.

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In addition to its fluffy fur, the trademark irregular shape of sheepskin rugs adds another unique visual element.

Consider Proportions

Fit is flexibleto a point.

Ensure the size of your rug is suitable for the dimensions and shape of your room.

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you’re able to certainly play with proportions, but keep sizing in mind to avoid extremes.

This way, you’re free to step onto the rug while getting out of bed.

Yes, an area rug beneath the bed can bring the room together and create a gorgeous centerpiece.

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However, smaller rugs can have the opposite effect and make the room appear smaller.

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