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.
Layered rugs patterned rug as base.
Woven patterned rugs.
Layering rugs with wildly divergent patterns is tricky.
Play with pattern.
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.
Layering patterned rugs on top of each other is a little trickier than layering a patterned rug on a solid rug but it s definitely not impossible.
Layering rugs whether on carpet or hardwood floors is a smart and simple way to give a room texture and take on another trend.
When experimenting with this look try to use colors that are the same intensity.
Layering rugs gives you license to have a little fun but don t go rug wild.
It is much easier to layer a patterned rug with a plain rug that has the same or a complementary color scheme.
However if you don t mind the eclectic look two different patterns might create then give it a go.
An old world patterned rug layered over a chunky wool and jute rug adds color and texture to the space.
For instance don t mix pastels with jewel tones.
Area rugs made with natural materials like seagrass sisal or jute feature neutral shades with a low pile so one would work well as a base for your layered rug look.
A common layered rug formula is large jute rug smaller patterned rug but you don t just have to stick to a natural seagrass as your base.
Instead stick to similar styles if you plan on mixing more than two.
Simply overlap several round rugs or create a rich mix of rugs boasting various sizes shapes and patterns in one area.
Here a few tribal patterned rugs play off each other well.
The rug you add on top should be colorful or patterned with a high pile so it contrasts well with your base rug.
It might just work for your decor and style.
But for even more softness underfoot and to give the bedside an inviting feel layer a flat weave accent rug atop the larger one.
A large area rug makes any bedroom instantly more cozy and there s nothing wrong with stopping there.
Try a delicate flokati like in the photo in this post s lead from anthropologie or layer pattern upon pattern such as the room above from amber interiors for an eclectic mix.
The layered rug looks we love.
We love the pairing of two muted patterns above but the look works equally well with solid styles.
It is harder layering patterned rugs as the patterns might clash.