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Can You Put Two Rugs Together

Adding a rug to a room is a great way to show off your personal style, add comfort to the room, protect the floor, and help with soundproofing. If one rug can do so much good, then why not use two rugs? By using two rugs together, you can create truly unique pairings, layouts fitting for your specific space, and show off even more of your style.

Learn More About Combining Rugs

  1. Why You’d Combine Two Rugs
  2. Choosing Complementary Rugs
  3. Layering Rugs for Added Dimension
  4. How to Combine Your Two Rugs
  5. Using Rugs in Different Shapes and Sizes
  6. Creating a Focal Point
  7. Practical Considerations
  8. DIY vs. Pre-made Options
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Why You’d Combine Two Rugs

Simply put, combining two rugs is a great way to gain all the benefits of using rugs and highlight your personal style. You can choose rugs that have been designed specifically to pair with one another, or you can choose two of your own rugs to create a combination that has never been done before. Pairing two rugs with one another gives you the ability to mix and match colors, play with patterns, highlight different textures, and suit your room’s layout.

Choosing Complementary Rugs

Not all rugs pair well with one another. In order to successfully pair two rugs, consider complementary factors like similar patterns and color palettes. Size is also a factor, as you will want to decide if the rugs hold equal visual balance or one is more prominent than the other. How you layer and combine rugs will help you determine if one rug is more subtle than the other or if both rugs are meant to be a singular focal point.

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Layering Rugs for Added Dimension

One of the most popular ways to put two rugs together is to layer them with one another. More traditional, tidy layouts will use two similarly shaped rugs together and have the bottom rug slightly bigger than the top one so it acts as a sort of border and base layer. On the other hand, youthful styles like boho or eclectic will frequently pair uniquely shaped rugs with one another and layer them in unconventional ways to show off a more whimsical style.

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How to Combine Your Two Rugs

Practically, you will want to secure your rugs so that they stay firmly in place. If they are not properly secured, the rugs may slip from underneath your feet and create a tripping hazard. Fortunately, there are many easy and straightforward ways to attach two rugs.

Rug Tape: Rug tape is an affordable option for keeping your rugs connected and can secure the bottom rug to the floor. There are different types of rug tape to suit different flooring types and rug types, so it is vital to look for an adhesive that won’t damage your flooring or rug. When you do attach rug tape, run it along the edges of the rugs. Before pressing the adhesive firmly down, smooth and flatten the rug to remove any wrinkles or ripples. Once the rug tape is pressed firmly into the other rug or the floor, it will hold steady for a long time. 

Rug Pads: Rug pads are a great addition to any rug. These pads are often popular for their superior grip strength, but rug pads also have other benefits. They add comfort to the entire rug by providing a softer surface to step onto. They also help absorb the blow of foot traffic to improve the rug’s longevity, assist with soundproofing, and protect the floor beneath it. Rug pads come in many different materials that each have their own pros and cons, and when you do get your ideal rug pad, you will need to cut it to size. Read our article on choosing the best rug pad and how to cut a rug pad for more guidance. 

Furniture Placement: Your furniture can act as a natural anchor to keep your rugs firmly in place. However, since furniture rarely covers all the edges of the rug, you may want to use a rug pad or rug tape alongside intentionally placed furniture to keep those rugs from sliding around.

Using Rugs in Different Shapes and Sizes

When you look for rug layering ideas, you often see rectangular rugs paired with one another to create a neat, tidy appearance. However, there’s so much potential in using rugs of different shapes and sizes to create dynamic and highly personalized rooms. Round, oval, square, octagonal, and animal hide rugs all boast their own unique shapes, materials, and styles. Combining these less conventional shapes with one another is a great way to show off a highly personalized style in your home.

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Creating a Focal Point

Rugs are often added to rooms as either complementary decor or as a key focal point. When rugs do serve as the primary focal point, they can draw attention to a specific area or define a space as being set apart from the rest of the room. For example, layered rugs can rest beneath a dining room table, inside a main seating area, or alongside your bed. In these scenarios, the rug can act as a subtle element or boldly act as the main focal point.

Practical Considerations

There are a few practical considerations to take into account when putting two rugs together. The first is ensuring that the rugs are safe accents, and that they are held firmly in place and have no wrinkles or ripples that could act as tripping hazards. Even if the rugs are well secured, two high pile or thick rugs may not pair well with one another because of the height difference between the rest of the floor and the rugs. That dramatic height difference can act as a tripping hazard even if the rugs are firmly in place. 

Aside from these safety measures, it’s also vital to choose rugs that you can maintain. Different rug materials each have their own level of durability and ease of maintenance to consider. No matter the case, regular vacuuming and spot cleaning is essential for caring for your room’s rugs.

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DIY vs. Pre-made Options

Ultimately, both pre-made pairings and personalized DIY pairings can convey your personality and style. Obviously there is greater freedom in choosing your own rugs, but pre-paired rugs are also great at conveying different styles and suiting various settings. Both these options are valid and can help you personalize your home’s aesthetic.


Putting two rugs together is a great way to personalize your space and show off your style. Whether you choose rugs designed to go together or create your own unique pairing, you can take this opportunity to customize your home and show off your creativity and style.

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