How do I place layered rugs?
Now that you have the rugs chosen, you’ll need to figure out how to position them on your floor. This will depend on the space you have and the sizes of the rugs.
Basic Layering: With this method, you place the larger carpet down and then the other in the middle of it. It’s simple, easy, and the go-to method for first-timers.
Diagonal: This method has you place one rug down and then place the other on it, rotating 45° so the top rug is lying diagonally on the other one. This is a great way to go if the rugs are the centerpiece and focal point of the room.
Overlapping: Have a larger space, but only two smaller rugs? No problem . . . just overlap the edges to make a larger rug. You don’t have to put them side by side, either, you can turn them to have the rugs diagonally in the room. Another option is to place two smaller rugs on either side of a larger rug to expand it. Don’t be afraid to overlap multiple rugs to cover a larger space. This also works well in the entrance or a hallway, where you can use two smaller, narrower rugs to create a runner.
Rug on Carpet: Finally, you can use area rugs on carpeted rooms. Just because you have wall-to-wall carpeting doesn’t mean you can’t use a beautiful rug in the same space. Just choose your rug and place it as you would with a hard floor.