Layered rugs - design ideas
I have recently moved back to the UK from Barcelona, and have been thinking about how to inject some life and personality into my new rented home. It's a beautiful Georgian flat with very tall windows, shutters and high ceilings, and as a result it has a slightly chilly feel and needs a bit of cosying up. My first thought was rugs. And the second. And third too. Rugs offer so many benefits when designing a space that really they are hard to ignore.
So what can a rug do for you?
- Add pattern and or colour
- Add texture
- Help you to create a visual illusion of a 'zone' in a large or open plan space
- Add warmth, especially if you don't already have carpet underfoot
- Move around - this is a great decor addition as it's flexible and you can take it with you if you move!
There are lots of different and stylish ways to use rugs, but the one which has been catching my eye and which I think I will look to replicate is a layered style:
Photographer: Kristofer Johnsson Stylist: Anna Marselius
I think the success of this look is how relaxed and bohemian it looks, and that you can make it work with your own style.
For example, if your home is very modern you could use monochrom geometric print rugs set at straight angles, for a chic statement floor. If you're a fan of brighter colours you could use the style above but throw in some punchier shades, like this:
Photographer: Nicole LaMotte
If you have an especially cold floor, or need your rug to be hardworking, then layer a pretty rug on top of a large jute rug or sisal carpet:
(Image via Pinterest - not sure of original source)
Keep it simple with minimal pattern and a limited colour palette:
Credit: Fabrizio Cicconi Elle Deco
A sheepskin on top of a pattern creates a lovely cosy feel in this pretty nursery
Image via Houzz
With this flexible look you can find a style that works for you, and where you can hopefully make use of any rugs you already have. Take a chance, be creative, try it out, move it around and figure out the best layout for your space.
Image via christiandelaubadere.com
Which is your favourite look above? Leave me a comment and let me know!
Thanks for reading!
Becky
So what can a rug do for you?
- Add pattern and or colour
- Add texture
- Help you to create a visual illusion of a 'zone' in a large or open plan space
- Add warmth, especially if you don't already have carpet underfoot
- Move around - this is a great decor addition as it's flexible and you can take it with you if you move!
There are lots of different and stylish ways to use rugs, but the one which has been catching my eye and which I think I will look to replicate is a layered style:
Photographer: Kristofer Johnsson Stylist: Anna Marselius
I think the success of this look is how relaxed and bohemian it looks, and that you can make it work with your own style.
For example, if your home is very modern you could use monochrom geometric print rugs set at straight angles, for a chic statement floor. If you're a fan of brighter colours you could use the style above but throw in some punchier shades, like this:
Photographer: Nicole LaMotte
If you have an especially cold floor, or need your rug to be hardworking, then layer a pretty rug on top of a large jute rug or sisal carpet:
(Image via Pinterest - not sure of original source)
Keep it simple with minimal pattern and a limited colour palette:
Credit: Fabrizio Cicconi Elle Deco
A sheepskin on top of a pattern creates a lovely cosy feel in this pretty nursery
Image via Houzz
With this flexible look you can find a style that works for you, and where you can hopefully make use of any rugs you already have. Take a chance, be creative, try it out, move it around and figure out the best layout for your space.
Image via christiandelaubadere.com
Which is your favourite look above? Leave me a comment and let me know!
Thanks for reading!
Becky