Rugs are one of the biggest statement-makers in your room. Choosing the style and color of a rug can be a tricky process. The decision becomes even more difficult if you’re looking to place multiple rugs in the same room. Whether you have an open floor plan where you can see all the different rugs in each space of your home, or you simply want to add extra style by incorporating more than one in the same room, it is possible to mix and match area rugs. Read below for our tips on how to mix multiple rugs in the same room.
1. Use identical rugs
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Sometimes the easiest option is the best. If you aren’t sure which rug patterns would look good together and are worried about multiple rugs in the same room clashing, you can always go for a coordinated look.
If you find a rug you really love, don’t hesitate to incorporate that same rug more than once in your home. 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.
2. Choose rugs in the same color family
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If you want to mix and match your area rugs, sticking with the same color palette is a good rule of thumb. This allows you to choose two different patterned rugs without them looking out of place and will create a cohesive look. Whether you opt for bolder colors, like green rugs or blue rugs, or decide to coordinate with neutrals, such as tan rugs or black and white rugs, choosing within the same color palette will ground the multiple rug patterns within the space.
3. Go with the same rug style or theme
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Another option for mixing and matching your rugs is to go with a theme. This could mean placing multiple Persian rugs, floral rugs, or geometric rugs in the same space. As long as the rugs are within the same pattern family, they’ll look intentional while still providing variety.
4. Try multiple rugs in different shapes
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Incorporating multiple rugs with different shapes into the same space is another great option. Whether you choose two rugs in the same pattern or try one of the other previously mentioned ideas, try mixing a round rug or runner rug with your larger area rugs to provide more visual interest in the space. This could mean placing a farmhouse runner in the kitchen and a farmhouse 8×10 rug or 9×12 rug in the living area. Or you could try a round bohemian rug under the dining table and a larger bohemian rug in the living area.
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I have purchased 4 of your rugs recently. Love them all! I was
Hoping to get a 15 percent off coupon like I received for our daughter. She’s so ready to buy but was hoping for a sweet deal like we got! Thank
You, Liz McFarland
Hi, Liz! We plan to run sales throughout the year. If you haven’t done so already, please sign up for our newsletters and you’ll be the first to hear about upcoming sales and new collections.
Please also feel free to reach out to our Customer Care team at support@ruggable.com for questions and inquiries about sales and discounts!😊
My rug faded quickly and tiny black pellets came off of mat all over the place
Hi, Susan! We are so sorry to hear that! That is not the experience we want anyone to have when owning one of our products. Please reach out to our Customer Care team at support@ruggable.com! Our team would be happy to help.
I emailed asking for input on which rugs I could use together. Wanting to
2. Choose rugs in the same color family – but I am reluctant to order 2 8 x 10 rugs based on colors shown on a computer monitor. I was told “Unfortunately, we are unable to provide specific design/ color recommendations or advice “
Hi, Scarlett! We are sorry about this experience and apologize as our Customer Care team is unable to provide specific recommendations/styling advice, as you mentioned. However, we do offer samples! That way you can see the designs and colors in your space. Please feel free to reach back out to our Customer Care team at support@ruggable.com for any further questions or if you’d like to order samples!😊
I’m looking to replace a number of rugs which are on my dark hardwoods. Some of my current rugs must be picked up before the Rhomba cycle. Will these rugs stay put for a Rhomba or do they need to be removed before vacuuming?
Hi there, Lisa! Thank you for your interest in Ruggable!
We actually do not recommend the use of Roomba’s or any robot cleaners with our rugs since they can sometimes get caught on the edges of our rugs.
We recommend using a vacuum on the lowest setting and or a setting that raises the vacuum off the floor a bit. Our rugs are also washable! You can throw them in the washing machine in cold water, using mild and non-bleach detergent. You can then dry the Rug Cover in the dryer on low heat.😊
I am looking for a layered rug look. I see that you have the sisal rug that would be good under a smaller traditional Persian rug. Would you recommend the padding under both rugs or just the bottom one?
Hi there, Julie! Thank you for your interest!
We typically do not recommend using a Ruggable Rug System over other rugs and/or carpets.
Our rugs are specifically designed to be used in conjunction with our non-slip rug pad that grips on hard surfaces. Placing Ruggable Rug Systems directly over the carpet may cause a tripping hazard and also carpeting reduces the effectiveness of its grip.
However, customers who have placed their Rug System on carpeted floors have seen the best results when the rug is anchored with a sofa or heavy table and away from heavy traffic areas.
Additionally, we do not recommend using only the Rug Cover by itself and as such, either our classic or cushioned pad should be used in conjunction with the Rug Cover!
Good article, but I think it would be really helpful to shoppers if you added a “coordinating rugs” section on your website so when you clicked on a rug, it would show you other rugs that go well with that one!
That’s a wonderful suggestion, Stacy! We will note this feedback to our team.✍
How do you manage to wash the rugs if they are placed under the bed, seems like a heavy job
Hi, Carlain!
Aside from removing the rug from under the bed and washing it, we’ve had many customers use a mixture of dish soap, vinegar, and water to spot clean their rugs in any high traffic areas. This can be used as a spot clean or also a spot treatment before washing!
We hope this helps! Please feel free to reach out to our Customer Care team at support@ruggable.com for any additional questions you may have.
Can the rugs be used outdoors?
Hey, Roberta! We are happy to tell you that we do have an Outdoor Collection! You can find all of our Outdoor Rugs here: https://myruggable.com/outdoor
While Outdoor Rugs can be used both inside and outside, we do not recommend using non-outdoor rugs outside as they are not made with outside conditions and weather in mind! We hope this helps to address your question.😊
I have Cambria/Ruby in front of my kitchen sink. What rugs would coordinate with it under my kitchen table? Thanks!
The picture on your website of the charcoal and white rug is beautiful I would love to get it but it doesn’t seem to be the Size it appears in the picture do you have a size like maybe a 3 x 8
Thank you for reading, Mangano!
We are unsure which rug you may referring to specifically but are happy to say that most of our rugs are available in 2.5’x7′ and 3’x5′ which are the two sizes closest to what you are looking for! Most of our rugs also come in a 2.5’x10′, which is our second and largest runner size, which may also work.
If you have any questions about a specific design or picture and want confirmation on the available sizes, please feel free to reach out to our Customer Care team at support@ruggable.com. Our team would be happy to assist and confirm!
Will blood come out of your rugs? I was recently in an accident that caused me to bleed all over my beautiful runner rug.
Oh no, we are sorry to hear that, Billie! Our rugs are all naturally stain-resistant and a quick wash or spot clean should help to remove any accidents/stains. Please note that the longer a stain sits the harder it can be to get out (this is especially true for oil based stains)!
You can also spot clean any stubborn or hard to remove stains using a mixture of dish soap, water, and vinegar! You may also use store bought products that can help with specific stains or a brand than you prefer, just be sure that these products do not contain bleach or chlorine.
We hope this helps and we hope you are feeling better from your accident!❤
Hi I have the Karman Coral carpet runner in my kitchen and absolutely love it! I have an open concept Plan and have a sitting area in the kitchen and want to purchase 6 x 9 area rug to complement the runner. I don’t want to buy the same rug but would love some advise on which other area rug would compliment the Karman runner. Thank you!