[header] How to layer rugs [title] Use rugs to fill in empty spaces. [step] A couple rugs can make a welcome addition to lifeless gaps that disrupt a room's furnishings, like the vacant area in the middle of the living room or the foot of the bed. By adding rugs to these places, you can tie the room together and prevent negative space from becoming visually jarring. 
[substeps] Start with a basic layering scheme-neutral texture on bottom, fancy colors and patterns on top. Use rugs to cover awkward bare patches in front of couches, hearths and entryways.