Wondering How to Layer Rugs? First, Define Your Space
If you have a large rug and a lot of furniture, your space can end up looking unfinished and a bit unresolved. But by layering in a smaller second rug, you can spotlight something special. For example, a cowhide rug can highlight a seating area, making it feel like an intentional design decision. Without the layering, the furniture would look adrift, floating purposelessly on the vast rug like ships lost at sea.
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Arlo Jute Rug
Wrenlow Jute Rug
Francine Patterned Jute Rug
Reece Jute Rug
Lilah Patterned Jute Rug
Benjamin Grid Jute Rug
Add Contrast with Rug Layering
Pattern on pattern is a HUGE trend right now in interiors. But whether you're a fan of fun, playful pattern or not, layering your rugs will provide your space with sleek contrast that'll elevate your design style. Challenge your creativity, and choose a rug that breaks up your color palette or choose two rugs that clash just perfectly enough to give your space that whimsical "undone" look. Adding a fur pelt rug is another route you could go to add contrast with a soft and inviting texture (see the next tip for more details!).
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Franchesca Wool Oushak Rug
Saraya Wool Oushak Rug
Nikita Wool Medallion Rug
Merrin Wool Floral Rug
Blaise Wool Patterned Rug
Avery Wool Medallion Rug
Embrace Textured Rugs
We love the way yummy neutrals, printed fabrics, a soft velvet chair, and nature-inspired elements make this room a visual feast for the eyes... but adding a layered sheepskin rug transforms it into a lush, warm, and textured bedroom with dreamy appeal!
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Veruca Sheepskin Pelt Rug
Matthias Shag Rug
Coen Sheepskin Pelt Rug
Forever Always Shag Washable Rug
Alivia Sheepskin Pelt Rug
Sanaya Wool Moroccan Rug
Try Hide Rugs for a Rustic Look
You might know from our Instagram or this article that we love hide rugs. But hides are especially great for layering! Why? Since they have no pile, hide rugs are very thin, so you aren't likely to trip or kick up the edges. Second, hide rugs have an unusual shape that makes it difficult to cover a space or protect floors. But layering a neutral rug underneath is an easy solve you can use to cover an entire area.
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Brantley Cowhide Rug
Janet Hair-on-Hide Rug
Xyra Faux Hide Rug
Xyra Faux Hide Rug
Xyra Faux Hide Rug
Julianne Zebra Print Hide Rug
Final How to Layer Rugs Tip: Consider Proportion
One of the common mistakes we see with layered rugs is having the top rug be too big or (more commonly) too small for the base rug. As a general rule, the only time smaller rugs or runners work well with big rugs is if the larger rug occupies the entire room, almost acting like wall-to-wall carpeting. What tends to be most successful is a larger neutral rug as the base layer and a patterned rug or textured rug on top of it.
