Ready to give your living room, bedroom, or entryway a refresh? For a quick update, we're loving the layered rug look. It's super easy and works in rooms with or without a lot of furniture. Besides being totally on-trend, it also adds an extra layer of coziness to any room. Check out some of our favorite tips for layering rugs.

Start with a Neutral Base

One of the most common ways to layer rugs is to start with a jute or sisal rug and then place a patterned rug on top. This is the perfect way to make a unique rug pop. Use two different size rugs – the larger one as the more dominant rug, the smaller one as an accent.

Experiment with Textures

Consider choosing one color and playing with different textures. It keeps the look unified while elevating the style. When rearranging your furniture, don’t forget that your furniture and your rugs are friends. Furniture should touch one or both rugs to create a cohesive room.

Or Experiment with Colors

Another option is to keep textures the same but pick two rugs in different sizes and colors. This is a great option if you’re decorating a room around a color scheme, because the rugs can tie coordinating furniture and decor together.

Play with Patterns

For a playful bohemian look, consider picking out two rugs with similar styles but different patterns. If the rest of the room’s decor is simple and neutral, layering bohemian shag rugs is an easy way to add texture and depth.

Shake Things Up

Rugs don't have to be placed uniformly on top of one another. Try mixing it up by layering one rug diagonally over the other. This is a great way to add contrast to a minimalist room since many minimalist-inspired rugs feature patterns with strong lines.

Create a Landing Spot

Add a rug next to your bed for the perfect, cushioned landing spot when you first step out of bed. An extra rug adds to the coziness of your bedroom and works well over an existing area rug or carpet. Best. Feeling. Ever.

Highlight Unique Furniture

Call attention to a favorite piece of furniture by making it the focus of the room. Placing a statement rug on top of an area rug draws the eye inward. If you live in a smaller apartment or studio, it’s also a great way to visually separate rooms into zones for lounging and dining.

Maximize Coziness

A sheepskin rug is our go-to option for layering rugs, and it’s a cozy addition to any room. Most sheepskin rugs aren’t large enough to fill an entire room, but they can be rolled out in an instant and complement almost any color pallette.

Layering rugs is easy to do on any budget, and the styling options are endless. To get started on your rug layering, check out a few of our favorites.

Pro Tip:

Don’t forget a rug pad. They keep rugs from sliding around on wood or tile floors.