Rug size help

last year

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I’ve got a wall that has a king bed, and will be getting two end tables if and when I find something that fits. The issue is that the space is restricted on the right by the entrance door swing, and on the left by the entrance to the bath.

Option 1: If I get a 9x12 rug, it'll be uncentered under the bed and the left edge will bisect the pathway to the bath. This is what the prior owner had, but I think it looks off.

Option 2: If I go with 8x10, the rug will likely end up an inch or two shy of the edges of eventual end tables. Which leads to my main question: Is this a mistake? The bed here is the actual one, the end table is temporary. The rug would not go up under the end table.

Option 3: Buy it as 9x12 and have it cut to size and bound or serged. My issue here is finding someone who will do that to a rug they aren't selling.

So, which route would you go? I was leaning towards 3 but given my trouble finding someone to do it, am now wondering if I'm overthinking 2.

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Valinta
last year
Are you able to vacuum the rug that is under the bed? That can be challenging and a great dust collector. Opt for a runner on each side of the bed, even two different lengths to accomodate the door swing.
foodonastump
Original Author
last year
Yes, central vac which goes under there as easily as cansister. Definitely looking for a single rug. Thanks
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chispa
last year
Don't get one large rug. Get two smaller rugs, one for each side of the bed.

I am doing no rugs in one of my guest bedrooms. I'm getting bold patterned drapes, painting the walls a color and have nice medium stained wood floors that don't need to be covered up.
foodonastump
Original Author
last year
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Interesting, to recs for individual rugs. I looked it up and see that being referred to as a cleaner, more modern look. Those words sound good, but the images I'm finding aren't speaking to me for that space. And with the range of guests I envision sleeping there (includes elderly) I'm not sure runners are the safest. But I do appreciate having been informed, so thank you.

In my search I found many pictures of rugs stopping short of the width of the placed end tables. I think i'm comfortable going with option 2.
ratherbesewing
last year
I found this graphic to help you with options. Personally, I wouldn’t be concerned about the rug under the end tables. After all the rug is for your foot comfort.