Layer Your Rugs for an Interesting Look

Layer Your Rugs for an Interesting Look

  • Layering of Rugs for Interesting Look
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  • I don’t know if you all have heard, but layering rugs is in style – and I love that it is. I think there are many benefits to laying one rug on top of another. For example, if you have a beautiful rug that you want to display in the living room, but it is too small, layering a larger rug underneath is often the perfect solution. Layering rugs can also lend a designer look to your home, as it is bold and sometimes tricky to pull off.

    If you like the layering rug trend as much as I do, here are some ideas for making it work.

Layering of Different Sized Pattern Rugs
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1. Combine bright colors and interesting patterns with a neutral rug


One of the easiest ways to pull off the layered look is to pair a natural fiber rug in a neutral color with a very detailed and colorful one. When placing the colorful rug on top, make sure there is an equal amount of exposed rug around all sides underneath. Bonus point: this could also help you save some money, as large Oriental rugs can get expensive!

  • Layered Bright Colored & Patterned Rugs
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2. Use two or more rugs to create one larger rug


Instead of placing one rug directly on top of another, try setting them up side by side, with the edges slightly overlapping. This style is popular when using cowhide or sheepskin rugs, but you can try the look with other shapes, fabrics and styles as well. Just be sure the two rugs complement each other in some way.

  • Add Multiple Rugs to Cover Maximum Space
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3. Create an eclectic style by layering two different patterns


Layering a neutral rug with one that features intricate patterns and a variety of colors is easy. Pairing two or more rugs together that all show different patterns is much harder! To create a cohesive look, try finding different rugs that all feature a similar style. Two tribal-print rugs make sense together, but a tribal print mixed with a floral pattern might not.


These ideas will help get you started, but there are other ways to layer rugs as well. Play around with what you have and see what works!


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  • Wendy Weinert


    Wendy Weinert is an HGTV addict and avid DIYer. When not working on a craft project, as an interior design blogger and enthusiast, she is passionately helping people beautify their environment by providing insightful advice and inspiration.