We love the pairing of two muted patterns above but the look works equally well with solid styles.
Layering area rug.
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.
When you seriously love a rug but it doesn t quite cover the area you need it to it s prime for layering.
Layering a few rugs on top of one another is a trend that s proven to have staying power.
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.
But it can still can feel a little intimidating so we decided to get some expert advice.
Stick a simple rug underneath in a natural material jute rattan or seagrass work well to cover the difference.
Layering rugs gives you license to have a little fun but don t go rug wild.
For instance if you have an open living room and kitchen mastering how to layer rugs allows you to give it refined definition.
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.
If you have a large open plan space which needs varied depth layering rugs can help to define areas of your room.