A queen mattress is 60 inches wide and 80 inches long. Turn an 8 x 10 ft rug sideways under the lower two-thirds of the bed and about 18 to 24 inches shows on each side, enough to step onto in the morning.
| Room | Rug | Layout |
|---|---|---|
| Most bedrooms | 8 x 10 ft | Sideways, under the lower two-thirds of the bed, nightstands off the rug |
| Large bedroom | 9 x 12 ft | Under the bed and the nightstands |
| Small bedroom | Two 2.5 x 8 ft runners or a 5 x 8 ft | Runners down each side, or a 5 x 8 at the foot |
Leave 12 to 18 inches of floor between the rug and the walls. The rug size calculator draws the rug in your room.
Sources
- Nebraska Furniture Mart: rug buying guide (8 x 10 for a queen, 9 x 12 for a king; 18 to 24 in beyond the bed)
- Room & Board: how to choose a rug size (24 in around a dining table; 18 in to the wall)
Sources last checked 1 November 2026.
