Shaggy Rugs for Bedroom

Why A Bedroom Shag Rug?

We see you there, wanting to add a bit of a shag to your most private space. Our shaggy rugs for bedroom decor are just what you're looking for!

Interior decorators love using shaggy, soft rugs for bedrooms to add texture, color, and design. Shag rugs got a bit of a bad reputation in the 70s, but they're back, and they're more popular than ever.

With thousands of designs, styles, and colors, there's a bedroom shag rug for everyone. Below, we've outlined a few of the ways a professional interior decorator might use these beauties, just to give you some inspiration:

• A light shag rug in a bedroom, offsetting darker tones like deep red, mahogany, and black. This adds a bit of sunniness to what should be the happiest room in your home.
• A pair of plush bedroom rugs positioned on either side of a couple's bed, giving each person their own slice of heaven to curl their toes into every morning.
• A couple of fluffy bedroom rugs in front of a closet and the bathroom door to make the space soft and luxurious to walk on. This is especially useful if you have cold floors.

Do you have another idea for your bedroom shag rug? Don't be shy. Shag rugs are safe design elements that allow even a novice to create expert interior decor.

A Closer Look At Shaggy Rugs For Bedroom Decor

The reason shaggy rugs are so popular for bedrooms is that the bedroom is a low-traffic zone. Shag rugs can't stand up to lots of walking, dirt, and moisture without losing some of their fluffiness.

Since most people don't eat messy foods, wear muddy shoes, and otherwise bring stain risks into their bedroom, it's one of the safest places in your home for a shaggy rug. Plush bedroom rugs also create feelings such as:

• Warmth
• Love
• Coziness
• Happiness
• Safety
• Romance
• Sleepiness

You can accentuate this effect by selecting the right color for your bedroom. In Feng Shui and most interior design, the following colors are preferred for bedroom decor:

• Copper
• Terra Cotta
• Cream
• Tan
• Lavender
• Sage Green
• Light Blue
• Mahogany

Is A Shaggy Bedroom Rug Right For Me?

Unless your bedroom already has strong textures like fur or sequins, you can't go wrong with a shaggy rug. Even so, selecting a thin shaggy rug allows you to safely add one of these beauties to your bedroom decor without clashing textures.

The following points will help you figure out which rug will be perfect for your home:

• Size. You want your rug to be the right size for your bedroom. If you're picking a small rug, measure the space you want it to cover. If you're picking a rug for the whole room, the following guide will help:
  • Room: 5' x 7' "? Rug: 3' x 5'
  • Room: 7' x 10' "? Rug: 5' x 8'
  • Room: 10' x 12' "? Rug: 8' x 10'
  • Room: 11' x 14' "? Rug: 9' x 12'
  • Room: 14' x 17' "? Rug: 12' x 15'
• Thickness and material. Think about how much traffic and dirt your bedroom sees to decide on a material and thickness. Most bedrooms can safely house a thick, delicate rug.
• Color. Use a color picker tool to look at which colors would go well with your existing decor. Experiment with different tints, shades, and tones to find a color you love.

Choosing The Perfect Shag Rug

Plug your size, thickness, material, and color into the filters to help sort through the thousands of options. Don't forget to add a quality pad for that extra bit of cushion. Pads also keep the rug from sliding around the floor so they're great for hardwood or something with a slippery surface.

Need help determining what size rug you need for your bedroom? Check out our guide for selecting a rug for a king-size bed and our guide on how to size a rug for a queen bed.

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