How to Mix Rugs — Brick & Beam Studio (2024)

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How to Mix Rugs — Brick & Beam Studio? ›

Any combination of area rugs will work well as long as they have an element in common – it could be color or style. Different scales keep the mix of multiple patterns from feeling overwhelming. When in doubt combine a bold rug with a natural fiber or solid color rug.

Select one dominant color to serve as the anchor for your rug selection. This color should be prominent in the room's decor and will help tie the various rugs together visually. Once you've established your dominant color, look for rugs that incorporate complementary colors from the same color family.

Apply single-sided carpet seam tape to the underside of one rug, leaving half of the tape exposed. Press the second rug atop the exposed piece of carpet seam tape, making sure to fully close the gap between the two rugs.

Because you'll have several rugs in one studio apartment, you don't want to make the mistake of getting anything too big. Make sure each rug extends within 16-18 inches of each piece of surrounding furniture.

But have fun experimenting with different combinations to find what works. Your walls and rugs don't have to match exactly, just coordinate to achieve the best look, overall.

You wouldn't generally want to layer an 8x10 rug centered over a 9x12 since the layering effect would be lost due to their similar shape and sizes. However, if you're creative, you can layer same-size rugs. Don't layer one right on top of the other—overlap them instead on the sides and ends of each other.

Layer with Smaller Rugs

After placing the bottom rug, add smaller rugs for extra texture and visual interest. Keep them proportionate to each other and the bed, aiming for rugs that are 2/3 the size of the bottom rug or smaller. This rule ensures the layers won't overwhelm the space or make it feel cramped.

Whether you place two runners in the kitchen in matching patterns or opt to have a matching living room rug and dining room rug, anything goes. As long as you like it, there's nothing wrong with having your rugs match in the same room.

Clashing colors is not truly desirable. Maintain the same color palette, but try to switch to different designs for your living room and foyer area rugs. It is also advisable to start with a natural rug, but no one will stop you from choosing bold colors and patterns.

An 8x10 rug will work just fine with enough space at the end to comfortably walk around the bed without placing your feet on the cold wooden floor. This size works best for those who have a smaller master bedroom and not as much space to maneuver around with the large king size bed.

How much of a floor should be covered by an area rug? ›

For most average-size rooms, a rug should cover all but approximately 1 to 2 feet of bare floor between its edges and the walls. So that would mean at least a 10-foot square rug size for a 12x12 foot room.

The 18-inch rule – Regardless of which room you're dealing with, your area rug should never be closer than 18 inches to your walls or baseboards.

Consider the room's color scheme: Look at the colors of the walls, furniture, and accessories in the room. You can either choose a rug that matches or complements the dominant colors in the room, or you can choose a rug that provides a pop of contrasting color.

Using the same rug in different rooms is a great way to create a well-defined style for your entire home. The consistency of using the same design, shape, and/or color scheme can help convey your favorite aesthetic and set the proper tone.

One of the most popular methods is to pair rugs with similar colors but different designs. A traditional rug along with a modern rug can go together if the colors are quite similar. Mixing patterns with colors in the same shade family can result in a pleasing aesthetic.