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  1. Bobbie McCann says:

    How do you feel about an area rug over an inexpensive builder’s carpet in guest bedrooms? We have spent quite a bit of money on other more visible renovations and want to wait on replacing carpets in rooms that are rarely used. Is it tacky to utilize colorful rugs on top of the basic taupe “apartment grade” carpet? Thanks!

  2. Our bedroom is large but our bed size is an antique full size. Do I use a 6 x 9 or an 8 x 10 under the bed area only. A larger rug would not be centered in the room area due to placement of the bed. Thank you, Teresa

    1. Hi Teresa! Since it sounds like you have the floor space around the bed, it depends on how much of the bare floor you want to cover and how much rug you want to see. It’s okay that the bed is not centered because it is usually still the focal point anyway, and a rug centered under it just enhances that. If you go for the larger size, make sure it doesn’t butt up to close to any furniture around the room like a dresser.

      1. There is an antique dressing table I have beside the bed that serves too as my nightstand but there would still be approximately 8″ of wood floor exposed in front of it. Total 2′ 2″ from wall of exposed wood floor including the 8″.. Thank you so much for giving me the option of a 9 x 12 rug. I was so concerned about the bed not being centered on the rug itself. I have an 8 x 10 currently.

        1. It sounds like you have room if you want to go that large, but your 8×10 size sounds like it would fit well too. Good luck on the rug hunt!

  3. Donna Marsh says:

    Thank you so much for keeping us “anchored”! I am currently trying to find living room rug. No luck so far after looking at hundreds, but I WILL find the right one. Thanks again for your help.