What Size Rug for a Twin Bed?
The best rug size for a Twin bed (38×75″) is 5′ × 8′. Pick any rug size below to see it to scale under the bed, with the exact overhang on each side.
Tight — a bit small
A 5′ × 8′ rug under a Twin bed leaves about 11" on each side and 11" at the head/foot. Designers aim for 18″+ of rug showing on the sides you step onto.
Rug sizes for a Twin bed
| Rug size | Overhang per side | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| 5′ × 8′ ★ | 11" | tight |
| 6′ × 9′ | 1' 5" | good |
| 8′ × 10′ | 2' 5" | ideal |
| 9′ × 12′ | 2' 11" | ideal |
| 10′ × 14′ | 3' 5" | ideal |
| 12′ × 15′ | 4' 5" | ideal |
★ recommended. Overhang assumes the bed centered on the rug; placing the rug under the lower ⅔ of the bed shifts more of it toward the foot.
Rug size for other beds
Frequently asked questions
What size rug should go under a Twin bed?
A 5′ × 8′ rug is the best all-round choice for a Twin bed. Centered under the bed it leaves about 11" of rug showing on each side. In a smaller room a 4′ × 6′ works; or use two runners along the sides.
How much rug should show around a bed?
Designers recommend at least 18 inches of rug visible on the sides you step onto (some go 12–24″). The rug is usually placed under the lower two-thirds of the bed so it extends past the foot and sides.
What are the dimensions of a Twin bed?
A Twin mattress is 38″ × 75″, which is what the rug needs to frame.