This works especially well for ottomans chests or coffee tables.
Layering same size rug.
When layering two rugs of the same shape that will be placed in the same direction make sure the bottom rug is large enough to allow for a significant border around the smaller rug so that you achieve an intentional look.
Different sizes are best.
These rugs are often expensive but on the smaller side so they are the perfect candidate for layering over a simple area rug.
Layering rugs to add dimension.
Make sure the rugs are two very different sizes if you are centering the small directly over the large.
Rather than fight the low ceilings of this bedroom in a schoolhouse turned cottage the owners embraced the size of the space cozying up the floor with a green rug over carpet.
If the two rugs are too similar in size it might look like you are just testing them out trying to decide which to use.
If you ve moved into a larger home and you have a rug that fit perfectly in your old home but looks out of place in your new home layering rugs on top of each other is a great solution.
One should be large and more dominant and the others should be smaller and act as accents.
Layering a smaller rug on top of a larger one will automatically draw your eye in.
Use a nice neutral base such as a jute or sisal that is the proper size and then layer the smaller rug on top like in the below photos.
Plan on the area where you lay your top rug to stand out.
Ironically filling out the room added dimension which makes it appear larger.
Use a hide or sheepskin rug.
A great way to utilize smaller rugs in a room is to store them in a basket and set them out when you have guests.
This way you ll get the look you want.
Hide and sheepskin rugs are perfect for layering.
Hides work great this way as alone they look and feel a bit bare.
So if you have a certain piece you want highlighted put your top rug there.
Layering is the fix here too.
Layering rugs works best when they are different sizes.
Use a cheaper option like a jute rug as your base and layer the smaller version of your desired rug on top says henry.