FAQ: How can I match my rugs in my house?

September 2022 · 3 minute read

How to Skillfully Combine Multiple Rugs in a Room

  • Create visual interest by mixing rugs with different textures.
  • Work the scale of patterned pieces.
  • When in doubt, stick to rugs in the same color family.
  • Double up with totally different styles if you want to make a statement.
  • Rock the same rug twice if you must.

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    Should 2 rugs in the same room match?

    Two patterned rugs can work well next to each other – the key to making that pairing successful is to vary the scale of the pattern. Pick one rug with a large scale pattern and opt for a small scale pattern for the other rug. The rugs can easily be tied together with one color in common.

    Is it weird to have matching rugs?

    Avoid the temptation of matching the of the rugs too perfectly. When colors are matched too closely, the room will lack energy. Interior designers derisively call this “matchy, matchy” decorating because these rooms lack energy and excitement. Rooms are more interesting when their colors are related, but not the same.

    How do I find a matching rug?

    Use these basics to get you started on your hunt: If your primary furniture, such as a sofa, is a solid color, consider selecting a patterned rug. Match the secondary color in a patterned rug to your sofa. Match the third rug color to your pillows, drapes, wall color or other accents in the room.

    How do you join two rugs together?

    Cut along the seams you drew, creating two straight edges. 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.

    How do I match two rugs in the same room?

    How to Skillfully Combine Multiple Rugs in a Room

  • Create visual interest by mixing rugs with different textures.
  • Work the scale of patterned pieces.
  • When in doubt, stick to rugs in the same color family.
  • Double up with totally different styles if you want to make a statement.
  • Rock the same rug twice if you must.

    • Does your rug have to match your furniture?

    Remember, the colors don’t have to be an exact match, just similar hues. You can also use the same rug more than once in the same room, as long as it matches the furniture. You may want to place a runner in one area, a large rug under a table, a smaller rug in a corner, or the same rug in different areas of the room.

    How do you combine area rugs on an open floor plan?

    How to Combine Area Rugs in an Open Floor Plan

  • Double Up on the Same Rug.
  • Choose a Complementary Color Pairing.
  • Play up One Solid Rug With a Colorful Pattern.
  • Mix Two Patterned Rugs in the Same Style.
  • Mix Two Patterned Rugs in the Same Color.
  • Use Consistent or Contrasting Textures.
  • Throw in Lots of Colors and Patterns.

    • Can rugs be stitched together?

    Lay the rugs one on top of the other, with the right sides facing in. Make sure the cut edges are lined up and sew the two rugs together using a straight stitch. Then open the rugs, now sewn together, so the back side is facing up. Spread the seam open and sew a wide zigzag stitch over the seam to help it lay flat.

    Can I use the same rug twice?

    Use the exact same solid or simple rug, TWICE. You can also mix two solid rugs in different colors very easily in the same room. That’s just a matter of choosing both in your color palette. The rest of the combinations are trickier.

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