A 12 foot by 15 foot rug will look balanced under the longer california king size bed and this size area rug will even fit under nightstands.
Rug in bedroom size.
For a larger room an 8 by 10 foot rug is the perfect size to accommodate a king or queen size bed and end tables.
Size and proportion tips.
A general rule of thumb suggests that an area rug should always extend at least 18 inches to 24 inches from the sides and from the foot of a queen size and a king size bed.
Rugs come in various sizes that allow design flexibility including 2 x3 3 x5 5 x8 6 x9 and 8 x10.
Size selections should be based not just on the size of your room but the room s configuration as well.
The size and shape you select can really define your living space.
Full coverage will align the top edge of the rug with the top of the bed and place any accompanying nightstands on top of the rug surface.
If you re working with a large master bedroom consider a rug size large enough to fit your bed and both nightstands when it s placed perpendicular to them.
Balance the look for your room by placing your rug in the appropriate position under furniture.
By balancing the room with a rug you ll impact the space s look feel and functionality.
Visualize the final look use painter s tape to mock the rug placement before you buy.
An 8 x 10 or 9 x 12 rug will be ideal for this configuration.
This trade secret is an easy way to check that you have the right fit.