Area rugs are a great decorative element to take advantage of in most spaces. They help define a space, warm it up and provide color, pattern, and/or texture. But one trick you may not have thought of before is using two area rugs in one space by layering them.

It may sound like an odd concept at first, but layering rugs has actually become a popular trend lately. This look has a lot of benefits depending on how you use it. One of the most popular strategies is to use a large neutral rug and then layer a smaller, more colorful rug on top of it. This gives you the opportunity to infuse some color into the space without it overwhelming the room, while also balancing everything out properly.

To see more layered rug ideas, check out these beautiful spaces that all used this look to great success in various ways.

Layered Rug Ideas

A small flokati rug looks both glamorous and shabby chic when draped over the corner of the larger area rug.
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The warm tones and ornate pattern on the smaller rug bring some flavor to the room, while the larger neutral rug balances everything.
Source: Emily Henderson

At first glance, this may look like one runner covering the hallway, but it’s actually two: a natural fiber rug and a smaller, more ornate rug on top of it.
Source: Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

Layering a high pile rug over a rougher, natural fiber rug is a great way to get the best of both worlds.
Source: Better Homes & Gardens

Here’s another example, showing how relaxed and eclectic this particular layering style is.
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When an animal skin rug isn’t enough, try layering it over another rug like this beautiful natural fiber one.
Source: My Domaine

A furry rug layered over a more simple one provides a touch of glamour to this space in a relaxed way.
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The pop of green on the smaller rug may have overwhelmed this space if it had been the only rug, but layered on top of the neutral one, it’s the perfect balance of color.
Source: The Glitter Guide

The white of the animal skin contrasts beautifully with the sandy area rug and pulls in the white walls.
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For a really fun look, get creative with your mixture of rugs, like these striped and hot pink rugs.
Source: Style Me Pretty

Layered rugs can solve a lot of problems and bring some great, unexpected style to a space.

Warm regards,
Megan