Top Carpets & Floors: 5 Steps To Layer Rugs

Have you ever paged through the covers of magazines and witnessed beautifully designed interiors featuring a bold layered look – with rugs! If you’ve wondered how to achieve this look at home for yourself, then we’re here to help. Here are five steps to layer rugs in your interiors, with some top choices from the professionals at Top Carpets & Floors.

Layering rugs is more of an art than a science.

Many things will need to be considered such as the size, shape and colour of your rugs. Will you incorporate textured rugs? Patterns? What about natural fibres? All of these will influence how you choose to layer.

1. Start with two different rugs

To start off, you will need two rugs that you can layer. The experts suggest two key components when layering rugs – a backdrop and an accent. Top tip: If you choose a neutral colour in a flat weave or natural fibre as the backdrop, this will create a more sturdy layer and you can avoid slipping every time someone steps on the rug.

2. Check sizes

The layered look is all about creating art for your floors, so sizing is important. You don’t want a rug that is too large that may end up feeling more like a carpet.

3. Consider shapes

Play around with rug shapes to define spaces. Different shapes can add visual interest and also help to anchor key furniture items. Round rugs are fun for a kids’ play area, while an animal hide looks great placed on an angle under a coffee table.

4. Decide on your accent rug

Once you have a sturdy backdrop rug picked out in the right size for your room, choose an accent rug. A rug in complementary colours may work best. You could also choose something with more of a pile so that it adds a textural element to the overall design. Your accent also needs to add some visual interest and not disappear against the backdrop.

5. Remix your rugs

With both your accent and backdrop rugs picked out, you can now begin to remix and try different positions as you layer. Unexpected combinations may give your space a fresh look, so besides layering in one direction, why not stack your rugs diagonally and let them add a new dimension to your room. The trick here is to play around with different positions and see what you love.

The key here is to have fun and find a unique layout that works for your room.