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But, there are tons of ways to combine rugs, and you can always play with the colors, patterns, and materials to create something great. You can’t go wrong most of the time. Rugs come in all kinds of shapes, colors, and patterns. If you’re having colors all around the room, it would be nice to tone it down and anchor it with a neutral rug, but if you want to add a bit of color twitch the rug choice, that’s also easily achievable. Take the houndstooth rugs as an example, they are warm and elegant, with a classy design. This type of 100% wool rugs blend smoothly in the interior and are easy to combine with other rugs with bolder patterns if you decide to layer several rugs in order to achieve warmth, coziness, and make a designer statement. Let’s take a look at some tips and ideas on how to achieve this in your home!

Layering Rugs and Carpets 

Works Best with Bigger Rooms

With a bit of work, you can make it happen for smaller rooms as well, but if you want to spare yourself the trouble, it would be best to layer up in bigger rooms, such as the living room. Make sure that the carpet goes first and it’s placed on hardwood floor or tiles, but never directly on cement. This will ruin the carpet, and soon, it’ll look worn out and old. 

When layering, your room will look fuller, and it would be best if you have less furniture and ornaments, so try the minimalist approach by keeping it tidy and simple. A coffee table, a sofa, a small cupboard for your TV, and some neutral ornaments will do. If you want to add a touch of nature, potted plants will go great in these surroundings.

Color Coordination is a Must 

You cannot go into the store and grab the first two pieces you see. Just because you like both the rugs, that doesn’t mean they are a great combination. You can always purchase them both, but you’ll be separating them the moment you get in the house. But, on the bright side, you just got yourself some great pieces for two rooms! The only thing left would be to find the other piece of the puzzle.

When you’re looking for a rug to lay over a carpet, or vice versa, always make sure there is something that connects them. The easiest way to put them together is by color. It doesn’t have to be the same color but stay within the same shade range. If the carpet is dark blue, try putting over a lighter shade, or one that is complementary to blue. This rule doesn’t apply to neutral tones. When it comes to neutrals, you can always combine them with most of the colors of the specter.

Size Does Matter

Your carpet should be way larger than the rug you’ll put on top. If they are the same size, one will cover the other, and you won’t get the desired effect. The only possible outcome from this would be a weirdly elevated rug at the center of your room. 

The carpet should be the dominant piece that will go under the coffee table and the sofa, or at least the front legs of the sofa. The rug, on the other hand, is the hidden gem of it all, giving out a bit of dimension, making the carpet seem fluffier, and it can be placed at the center or the sides depending on its texture and size.

Use it Throughout the Year 

When you think of layering, you instantly connect it with the wintertime and temperature drops. But, you want your home to be cozy all year, not just in the winter. The right materials will provide you with warmth in winter, and they’ll feel fresh and breezy throughout the summer.  Keep that in mind when you go rug shopping. Even if it’s too hot with them, you simply roll up the rug and store it away. 

Pastels, neutrals, and different tones of blue are perfect for the summer, and cotton fabric is the right choice. The faux fur white rugs are in during the winter, giving you that cozy warm feeling, and combining them with a flat rug gives texture and looks great.

It Doesn’t have to be Boho

Some of us prefer simplicity and minimalism, so the whole bohemian style looks too crowded and loud. The good news is, you can layer carpets and rugs without switching up styles. If you’re afraid of patterns, stick to single-colored rugs, and if you’re not confident with colors, stick to neutrals, because you can never go wrong with them.

In the end, what matters most is that you have fun while doing this. You cannot go wrong most of the time, and if you do your research or ask professionals. Even if you make the wrong choice, we’re sure that the extra piece can find its place in your cozy home.