Living Room Layering Rugs On Carpet

If the carpet has a distinctive pattern it is best to choose area rugs without patterns in colors that pick up tones in the carpet design or perhaps other objects in the room.

Living room layering rugs on carpet.

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. 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. The key to layering carpet over carpet is to vary the texture. Choose something with a different texture and or fiber like jute sisal silk.

You want the rug to bring life to the floor like in laura s adorable melbourne home shown above where she layered a graphic flat weave over beige carpet and a basic tiled hearth. Layering rugs works best in a room where you have space and not that much furniture like a bedroom living room or den. Layering rugs whether on carpet or hardwood floors is a smart and simple way to give a room texture and take on another trend. If the room is on the simpler side fire recommends layering pattern on pattern.

If it has wallpaper or there s a lot going on in the room she suggests mixing a solid rug with a patterned rug. Pattern mixing can be difficult and layering rugs that clash will leave you with a decor that feels cluttered rather than eclectic. A neutral color with a cut wool pile and no heathering or interesting variation. In most cases wall to wall carpeting is very basic.

In those cases laying a thick luxurious shag rug adds a wonderful sense of softness and elegance to the space.