The last thing you want to think about when shopping for a rug is shopping for two, but trust me, layering is your friend on the floor. You can solve so many design dilemmas with a simple second layer. Need proof? Watch me convince you four times.
Define
Without the rug on rug action, this space as well as the amazing dining area in the lead would look unfinished. The layered cowhide highlights the seating area, making it feel like an intentional design choice rather than untethered furniture floating on an enormous rug.
Contrast
Even with all the colors and styles of rugs available, sometimes you just need to customize. The pattern on pattern in this room is genius because these two choices work together but don't match perfectly, which makes the room feel just undone enough. And if you crave frequent change, replacing just one of these rugs will completely change the look.
Texturize
The yummy neutrals in this bedroom would be fine without a lush sheepskin layer, but with it, the space is transformed into the rumpled, sexy, textured bedroom of your dreams.
Highlight/Scale
This one from is a two-fer. Layering a small or narrow statement rug over a larger, more neutral one, serves to both cover a larger area of floor andframe that special rug to really make it stand out. Hint: this trick also lets you get away with cutting your spending by buying a smaller size statement rug while still getting all the rug coverage you need in your space. Genius!