Get the Look: Layered Rugs
I shared a few weeks ago that our living room got a new addition – a second rug. We already had this great classic jute in a 9×12 size that filled the space perfectly and added tons of texture, but I wanted to change things up a bit.
Layering a second, smaller rug over a larger natural fiber one is a design trick I’m seeing more and more. It adds tons of depth and interest to a room, and can even introduce a different mood or color palette. In our case I wanted to lighten things up a bit and break up all the brown, so I chose this very affordable ivory and gray 5×7 to go on top. On its own it would be far too small for the space, but since the jute rug is the proper size, it’s a nice contrast.
Usually natural fiber rugs are fairly affordable, so this is a great way to save a bit if you need to fill a large space but still want that wow that a statement rug brings – it’s certainly much cheaper to buy a 5×7 vintage oushak than a 9×12!
It’s also great for those of us who like to change things up often. A natural fiber rug like jute or sisal is timeless and can last you through many trend changes. But it’s so simple to give a space a different feel by just adding a secondary rug on top.
The possibilities are pretty endless here – add a pop of color with an overdyed rug, extra detail with an intricate kilim, or even more texture with a shag, fur or hide rug.
I rounded up a few picks for inspiration if you’re looking to do some layering of your own. Most any natural fiber rug would be a great base, although I’d love to try it with a white jute on bottom and then more of a pop on top. Which is your favorite?
Row 1: Base Rug + Black and White Layer Rug | Base Rug + Pink Layer Rug | Base Rug + Navy Blue Layer Rug
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