Layering Area Rug

Layering a few rugs on top of one another is a trend that s proven to have staying power.

Layering area rug.

A rug is one of the easiest ways to add a little something to a room a pop of color some texture an element of surprise but with so many options why choose just one. A large area rug makes any bedroom instantly more cozy and there s nothing wrong with stopping there. As a rule of thumb you can layer two or three rugs at a time but experts say that two is considered the sweet spot. We love the pairing of two muted patterns above but the look works equally well with solid styles.

Stick a simple rug underneath in a natural material jute rattan or seagrass work well to cover the difference. But it can still can feel a little intimidating so we decided to get some expert advice. Place a rug where you see the defined area naturally ending usually around where your furniture stops and add another rug on top of that one to. If you have a large open plan space which needs varied depth layering rugs can help to define areas of your room.

When you seriously love a rug but it doesn t quite cover the area you need it to it s prime for layering. Sure the unexpected contrast of weaves and prints may have guests doing a double take but if done right layered rugs can pop in a playful way and more practically pull together a space. Layering rugs gives you license to have a little fun but don t go rug wild.