How to Layer Rugs

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Use rugs to fill in empty spaces.. Lay rugs under furniture to anchor the pieces.. Utilize rugs to cover and protect other surfaces.

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Use rugs to fill in empty spaces.

Step 1

Use rugs to fill in empty spaces.

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Lay rugs under furniture to anchor the pieces.

Step 2

Lay rugs under furniture to anchor the pieces.

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Utilize rugs to cover and protect other surfaces.

Step 3

Utilize rugs to cover and protect other surfaces.

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Place a small rug on top of a larger one to create a frame.

Step 4

Place a small rug on top of a larger one to create a frame.

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Overlap 2 or more rugs for a homey look.

Step 5

Overlap 2 or more rugs for a homey look.

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Set down a runner for a pop of color or texture.

Step 6

Set down a runner for a pop of color or texture.

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Layer rugs over carpet to break up the space.

Step 7

Layer rugs over carpet to break up the space.

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Arrange your rugs neatly to create a sense of organization.

Step 8

Arrange your rugs neatly to create a sense of organization.

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Create contrast with different types of rugs.

Step 9

Create contrast with different types of rugs.

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Position the rugs to draw attention to other furnishings.

Step 10

Position the rugs to draw attention to other furnishings.

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Provide texture to catch the eye.

Step 11

Provide texture to catch the eye.

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