Maybe it's the cooler temperatures, but I have been thinking a lot about rugs lately. Rugs are a great way to add warmth, texture and acoustic comfort to a room. From a space planner's perspective, we use rugs to anchor, "pull together", and define a space, as well. Rugs are definitely workhorses! Lately, I've been thinking quite a bit about layering rugs -- *LOVE* the look!
Even outdoor spaces can be enhanced with layered rugs!
The muted tones of a hide rug over sisal allow the colors in the room to pop, while still adding texture and warmth.
Layering a less expensive sisal rug under a collector rug can visually enlarge the collector rug. In the room below, the smaller rug would have been lost in the space. By layering the sisal rug underneath it, the collector rug feels larger and richer, the space is well anchored, and the lighter tones of the sisal help balance the darker walls.
Here is another example of a rug that would have been "lost" on it's own. The larger rug underneath is used to anchor the entire space, while the plush wool rug is used to add "wow" factor to the room.
The eclectic space below might have felt a bit jumbled, with so any floral patterns. The designer reinforced the bohemian feel by overlapping rugs. Carefully controlling the color palette and editing scale, keeps the space from feeling chaotic.
Now, I want to know what you think! Do you layer your rugs? Love the look? Hate the look?
**An important note about collector/ investment rugs: always check with a rug expert before layering these rugs, to avoid inadvertently damaging rug fibers.
Even outdoor spaces can be enhanced with layered rugs!
The muted tones of a hide rug over sisal allow the colors in the room to pop, while still adding texture and warmth.
Layering a less expensive sisal rug under a collector rug can visually enlarge the collector rug. In the room below, the smaller rug would have been lost in the space. By layering the sisal rug underneath it, the collector rug feels larger and richer, the space is well anchored, and the lighter tones of the sisal help balance the darker walls.
Here is another example of a rug that would have been "lost" on it's own. The larger rug underneath is used to anchor the entire space, while the plush wool rug is used to add "wow" factor to the room.
The eclectic space below might have felt a bit jumbled, with so any floral patterns. The designer reinforced the bohemian feel by overlapping rugs. Carefully controlling the color palette and editing scale, keeps the space from feeling chaotic.
Now, I want to know what you think! Do you layer your rugs? Love the look? Hate the look?
**An important note about collector/ investment rugs: always check with a rug expert before layering these rugs, to avoid inadvertently damaging rug fibers.
I love the look of layered rugs ... as long as the bottom rug has some neutrality to it and a sense of naturalness to it .. ie sisal ... I am not a fan of the last example where the rugs are overlapped ... that always looks a little too haphazard to me ..
ReplyDeleteYes! Bring on the layers! I've even picked up very heavy upholstery fabric remnants at my local fabric warehouse to add another layer into the mix that brings in a splash of accent color.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really good idea, especially if you hate the flooring you have (which I do!) I just wish rugs were cheaper :)
ReplyDeletelayering always brings a lot more interest in a room
~Lisha
I never thought about layering rugs. Great idea, I have been saving and hunting the clearance section for a new 8x10 rug for my bedroom but nice pattern rugs are so expensive...but now I can get the cheaper smaller one and put it over the cheaper neutral rug! Thanks for the info and idea.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I did years ago (20yrs!) in apartments with wood floors, not one on top of the other but angled with partial layering. Currently I'm not just because we're re-doing and floors will be the last. We have all carpet...everywhere! If I fine a large cheap rug, I may just throw it over the carpeting!
ReplyDeleteGreat types of upholstery or clothing materials when their uppermost layer is finished in a raised pile format. It can help your rug to continue serving you for years.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great way to save on using a smaller rug for a great look......especially layered over seagrass! Classic.
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