Looking for a new master bedroom rug? I’m sharing the rug I chose along with some other beautiful options!
Following the chaos of our bathroom addition (the amount of construction dust that had migrated into our bedroom was seriously unreal!), it was time to get our dustbowl of a master bedroom back into shape. A new bedroom rug was part of my mini-makeover since the old one was already looking a little ragged after years of use and then really ragged by the time the addition was wrapping up since the guys working on our bathroom had to walk across it to get to and from that space each day.
I chose a gorgeous jute rug and not only do I have that rug to share with you but I have samples of some other favorite master bedroom rug options to share too! Ready to jump in? (post includes affiliate links – full disclosure statement available {here})
Let’s kick things off with the three master bedroom rugs that I decided between – do you think you can guess which one I went with? I wanted a very neutral rug so that I could change up the colors in our bedroom without ever having to worry about decorating around the colors in my rug. So I decided to go with a jute rug with a simple pattern such as one of these…
1. White Framed Jute Rug
If you’re all about simple style like I am, this white framed jute rug found {here} is perfect! It’s an especially good choice if you already have a lot of pattern going on in your room but want something a little more stylish than a plain jute rug:
2. Patterned Square Jute Rug
This patterned square jute rug found {here} is the most highly patterned of the three – it’s a great choice if you want to add a pattern to your room that will work with any colors you already have in your space:
3. Braided Diamond Jute Rug
This diamond jute rug found {here} is the Goldilocks of jutes with not too much but not too little pattern. It would look great in pretty much any space you put it:
It also comes in black & white and gray & white options that are beautiful too!
So which master bedroom rug did I choose?? I went with {this beauty}:
Sources: Upholstered Bed | Gray nightstands | Camp stools (similar) | White USB table lamps | Semi flushmount light (available {here} and {here} | Gray & white patterned linen duvet – no longer available | Gray & white dragon/floral pillows | Quilt in king (color is Flagstone) | Drapes (mine are single-width blackout lined) | Diamond jute rug
The rug I previously had in our bedroom was a solid color and I decided I wanted to mix things up a bit by bringing in some pattern. I’m so, so happy with my choice and just love what it adds to my space! It looks great with my gray and white print duvet – I love the contrast in colors and textures:
What Size Bedroom Rug To Choose
My master bedroom rug is an 8 x 10 with the 10 foot size running in the same direction as the headboard. With our two smaller nightstands, it’s the perfect size for fitting the front legs of both nightstands on top of the rug:
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and having room for twin benches at the end of the bed:
Our bedroom is on the smaller side so a 8 x 10 works beautifully – I wouldn’t recommend going smaller than this size. But if you have a larger bedroom, a 9 x 12 rug can often be a good choice!
What I also love about this rug is the medium thickness – thick enough so that it provides some cushioning but not so thick that it doesn’t fit under doors or cause furniture that’s half on/half off the rug like my nightstands to be wobbly:
I also love that jute rugs are amazing for layering – having a large jute rug that covers most of the room covered by a smaller patterned rug is a beautiful look! They also add warmth and texture to a room which makes spaces more interesting and welcoming.
The only con that I can think of with jute rugs is that many don’t have bound edges, meaning that they have a lot of flexibility and “give” so that the edges of the rug aren’t completely straight when you first roll it out. But what I’ve found is that if you take some time and go along the edges and push and pull the fibers at the edges you can create a pretty straight edge if that’s important to you:
Other Rugs I Love
What about some options I tried that aren’t jute? For spaces where you want a rug that’s super plush and soft (it’s legitimately the softest rug I’ve ever walked on), {this Moroccan shag rug} is a great option:
Also check out {this Moroccan Trellis rug} if you want a rug with a similar design but lower pile.
And if you’re looking for a rug that’s soft but low pile, {this gray patterned rug} is a great choice:
It’s made of synthetic material so if you want something that’s highly cleanable (like if you have pets that have accidents) it’s a winner.
So what do you think – do you have a favorite?
XO,
Lyn says
Hi – I’m interested in knowing where you purchased the twin benches you’ve placed at the end of your bed. Thanks!! Lyn
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Lyn! Sure – my benches and all of my other bedroom sources are linked here: https://www.drivenbydecor.com/master-bedroom-sources/
Elizabeth says
Beautiful mini-makeover! Are you considering a landscape piece of restful artwork (abstract?) over the headboard?
For rugs, I’m partial to diamond sisal area rugs from Starck that can be custom cut and bound for about the same price as Pottery Barn (if you can believe it). I have sisal rugs in my dining room and living room.
Hope your NC project is going well!
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Elizabeth! Yes, I’m still trying to find the perfect piece for over the bed – our old headboard was so tall that we didn’t really need anything there but we do with this one!
Tobin says
hi Kris!
I love your post. I am updating my daughters room for her 6th bday and we are need of a white/cream kid friendly/easy maintenance 8 X10 rug. Any suggestions? Her room will be painted Chantilly lace.
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks!
Kris Jarrett says
Did you see this lattice rug in cream? It would be a really easy one to clean: https://rugs.com/ivory-8×11-lattice-frieze-area-rug-6293006 You could also do a simple shag rug in a cleanable material such as this one: https://rugs.com/white-8×11-soft-solid-shag-area-rug-6301604 Hope that helps!
Karen B. says
So pretty and what a huge impact it has on the entire room. Great job.
Karen
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you Karen! XOXO
Lindsay says
Although your “before” needed some updates and your “after” is very on trend, I hope you didn’t get rid of the adorable bed. (Ballards?) That bed on shiplap? Too cute.
Kris Jarrett says
The Ballard headboard is super cute but we did get rid of it after having had it several years! I wanted to switch to having a complete bed without a bedskirt and something upholstered that’s soft to lean on (I read in bed every night 🙂 )
Kathy says
I have been trying to decide on a new rug for our living room for over a year. I love the white framed jut rug. Could I layer a patterned rug on top; i.e. a cowhide or zebra print. Currently we don’t have much pattern in the room at all. I would appreciate your opinion; I have no natural decorating skills.
Kris Jarrett says
Yes I actually love the look of a patterned rug on top of a jute rug! That’s what I have in my home office that you can see here: https://www.drivenbydecor.com/house-tour-home-office/
Melissa says
I love the look, durability and simplicity of jute rugs but one con worth mentioning is that they cannot be cleaned. I don’t have any pets but was dog sitting for a friend. That sweet little pouch left a large pee stain on our jute rug. I did all kinds of research for cleaning it to no avail. Typically, they are inexpensive enough that you could replace them but mine is 11’ x 15”, so not that cheap.
Kathleen says
I love the bed spread with the tassels. Where did you get it?