Love the natural and earthy look of jute rugs but hate the rough feel of them beneath your feet? Try this clever layering ...

Instead of relying on just one rug, may we suggest trying multiple instead? Layering area rugs can actually help to define areas in a larger room, create a balanced foundation for printed accents ...

They also try to avoid having rugs overlap in a busy area. “You pick your spots,” she said. “Layering under a coffee table is a great location, because it’s not a main thoroughfare.” ...

Rule 2: Don’t layer rugs that are too similar in size ... In this case, the top rug shouldn’t be more than about two-thirds of the area of the bottom one,” she adds.

“Layering rugs is an excellent solution when ... big looks like wall-to-wall carpet and defeats the purpose of an area rug,” Evans said. · Allow chair space. When putting a rug under a ...

Aim to extend just beyond the edges or to have the rug fill a certain area, like a dining alcove ... when food inevitably hits the floor. Leave layering in the living room, please.