15x20 Bedroom Layout Ideas: What Fits (With Diagrams)

A king bed fits a 15x20 bedroom with 82-inch walkways. See 2 to-scale layouts, plus rug size, dresser fit, paint and lighting numbers.

A 15x20 bedroom is 300 sq ft (27.9 m²). The best fit is a king bed placed with the headboard on the long wall, which leaves 82 in walkways on both sides and 100 in at the foot. Add a 9 × 12 ft rug and about 6,000 lumens of light.

Can a queen bed fit in a 15x20 bedroom?

Yes. A queen bed (60 × 80 in) fits a 15x20 bedroom with the headboard on the long wall, with 90 in walkways on each side and 100 in at the foot, above the 24-inch and 30-inch standards.

Can a king bed fit in a 15x20 bedroom?

Yes. A king bed (76 × 80 in) fits a 15x20 bedroom with the headboard on the long wall, with 82 in walkways on each side and 100 in at the foot, above the 24-inch and 30-inch standards.

What is the best bed size for a 15x20 bedroom?

A king bed is the best balance: it leaves 82 in on each side and 100 in at the foot. Nightstands up to 28 in wide fit beside it.

What size rug goes in a 15x20 bedroom?

A 9 × 12 ft rug under a king bed, placed so it covers the lower two-thirds of the mattress and extends past the sides.

How many lumens does a 15x20 bedroom need?

About 6,000 lumens (20 per square foot). Use a 35-inch ceiling fixture for general light and add dimmable bedside lamps for reading.

How much paint do I need for a 15x20 bedroom?

About 3 gallons for two coats. With 8 ft ceilings the walls total 524 sq ft after subtracting one door and one window, and a gallon covers roughly 350 sq ft (3 gallons exactly).