A twin bed is especially unique because its presence typically means the bedroom is relatively small. Because of this, it’s important to choose the correct rug size for a twin bed as well as position it properly in the room. The goal is to complement the size of the room rather than making it appear even smaller than it actually is.
What is the Best Rug Size For a Twin Bed?
The most important tip to keep in mind is to ensure that your rug extends at least two feet from every exposed side of the bed. Because the standard dimensions of a twin size bed are roughly 3x6 feet, there are a few options to choose from when finding the best rug size for a twin bed.
- 5x7 rug size for twin bed — If the bed is in the middle of the room, a 5x7 rug is best.
- 3x5 rug size for twin bed — If the bed is in the corner of the room, a 3x5 rug is best.
- Runner rug for twin bed — To split a room with two beds parallel to each other, a runner rug is best.
- 8x10 rug size for twin bed — To unify a room with two beds parallel to each other, an 8x10 rug is best.
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5x7 Rug Size For Twin Bed
If your bed is in the middle of the room, you’re going to want to choose the larger 5x7 rug size for a twin bed. Because your bed is likely positioned with the headboard against a wall, the 5x7 rug underneath it only needs to extend two feet on the three exposed sides of the frame. So, if you position the top of your 5x7 rug closer to the middle of the bed itself, you’ll be left with a beautiful area rug that fits well under your twin bed and leaves just enough of the rug surface exposed for a tasteful touch of added design.
3x5 Rug Size For Twin Bed
If your bed is in the corner of the room, we recommend choosing the smaller 3x5 rug size for a twin bed rather than a 5x7 rug. A 3x5 rug positioned halfway under the bed and slightly in front of the headboard will allow the rug to extend appropriately beyond the footboard and the side of the bed frame.
Runner Rug For Twin Bed
If you’re working with only half of the room’s space, it’s best to choose a runner rug instead of an area rug like the 3x5 rug or the 5x7 rug. This is most commonly necessary in bedrooms or dorms that are being shared with a roommate. Because there are two twin size beds parallel in a dorm room, there is typically a significantly smaller amount of exposed floor space. Because a runner rug is typically not placed underneath the bed itself, it does not need to follow the “two feet” rule. Instead, the runner rug should be placed parallel to your bed frame and in line with the top of the headboard, allowing the rug to line up almost perfectly with the length of your twin bed.
8x10 Rug Size For Twin Bed
If your bedroom is large enough for an 8x10 rug and has two twin beds parallel to each other and you want to unify the space rather than split it, an 8x10 rug size is a better choice than a runner rug or a small 3x5 rug. Placing a singular 8x10 rug underneath both beds adds a cohesive element to an otherwise divided room. Plus, the 8x10 rug still follows the “two feet” rule, extending beyond both the length and the width of each bed and meeting in the middle.
Best Washable Rugs For a Twin Bed
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When shopping for the best rug size for twin bed design, we recommend choosing one of our washable area rugs or washable runner rugs! Our spillproof and machine washable rug technology is ideal for any room you may be bringing a twin size bed into.
Still not sure which is the best rug size for twin bed design? Check out our size guide for more washable rug sizing options!
