Question about layering rugs

8 years ago

Hi,

I have a space that needs a 9x12 rug in my living room. The rug that I love the most only comes up to an 8x10. It is a blue rug from pottery barn. I was thinking of getting a rug underneath it in a natural color and layering the blue rug on top. I'm wondering if an 8x10 is too large to layer on a 9x12?

Here are pictures of the 2 rugs. Thanks for your help!

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iheartsix

8 years ago

What about looking at a higher quality indoor/outdoor rug to layer under the PB rug - they tend to be thinner and would provide a nice layering ability in my opinion.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
8 years ago
IMO it would look silly.
staceynyc
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8 years ago
Is there a general guideline of how much larger the bottom rug should be?
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Anglophilia
8 years ago
Just don't do it. It can sometimes work with an area rug over wall-to-wall, but rugs tend to "walk" and finding the right pad can be difficult. But area rug over area rug? No.
Hillside House
8 years ago
Rug layering is a huge thing right now... Check out Studio McGee for some great tips. I think the sizes you've listed would be fine together, but, personally, I don't love the two choices together. I feel like there's too much of a disconnect between them, instead of having a subtly-textured look.
Cristina Escobar Majors
8 years ago

I think you're good on pattern and

textiles. Just use the layers/patterns to anchor your furniture.
iheartsix
8 years ago
...although I just took a closer look at the rug you're asking about for layering - I like that.
Janet Mmm
8 years ago
I would check to make sure those are the actual sizes before. I’ve gotten a lot of rugs that say 8x10 and they off by several inches both directions which can make a big difference. I think those 2 rugs you picked will look great together.
Gwen
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I hate it when I find the perfect rug and it doesn't come in the size I need! Ugh! I feel you.

Here's a pic I like of layered rugs. Note the smaller rug still fits under the front of the furniture.
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