You bought a rug that’s too small. It happens to the best of us. Don’t panic. You can place it sideways at the foot of the bed, like a rug island. Then put a matching runner on each side. It’s a little patchwork, but it looks intentional and artsy.
How to Place a Rug Under a Bed Without Mistakes
If the rug is too big? You hero—just push it further under the bed so less shows. The excess fluff will hide under the frame like a secret. No one will know but you and the dust bunnies.
And if your rug is made of wool and your cat decides it’s a scratching post? That’s not a design problem—that’s a cat problem. I can’t help you there, but I will send good vibes and lint rollers.