Tips and Tricks: Interesting Ways To Layer Cowhide Rugs

What to do when you’re in need of a quick and easy makeover? Use a warm, stylish cowhide rug -or even a cowhide patchwork rug– to create this amazing look, the classic rug layering! It’s here to stay, not going away and definitely a fun way to see how a simple rug comes to life!

The Natural Fiber Rug + A Cowhide Rug

The trick here is to keep it simple. Using a natural fiber rug like this one from Safavieh (which is not the usual jute rug, it’s a bit more stylish, it has a bit of color and a nice weave) and combining it with a beige cowhide rug is a great way to give depth, texture and warmth to any room.

Tip: Try using the top rug diagonally, not perfectly aligned, to give it a relaxed look

Hand-tufted natural fiber area rug topped with a shiny cowhide rug

Navajo Blanket + Cowhide Rug

Now this one is a gem. Combining a Navajo style blanket or a Kilim area rug with a similar toned cowhide. Total #win!

Tip: To avoid having a mix of patterns looking too busy, one of the rugs should be plain and both rugs should have matching tones

Navajo / Kilim area rug topped with a shiny cowhide rug

Persian Rug + Cowhide Rug

A classic persian or turkish rug comes to incredible life when mixed with a cowhide rug.

Tip: Use a cowhide rug with a soft tone that matches at least one of your turkish rug’s colors.

Persian rug and soft beige tiger brindle style cowhide rug

Cowhide Rug + Cowhide Rug

Using two cowhide rugs is daring, cool and bold. Play a bit with them, angling one of the rugs, not perfectly aligned with each other for an informal, fresh look.

Tip: Both rugs don’t need to be exact twins. Respect the uniqueness of each cowhide rug.

Salt and pepper style cowhide rugs mixed and matched

Round Wool Rug + Cowhide Rug

I found this beatiful round handwoven wool rug from Zanui. I totally see a shiny and soft black cowhide rug topping it off to achieve a mod, chic look.

Tip: Don’t be afraid of using the topping rug off-centered. This will add a lot of personality to your room!

Round wooven rug matched with a black and white cowhide rug

Geometric Rug + Cowhide Rug

Geometric area rugs are modern looking, very cool and can be mixed with almost any kind of decor. I love this one from The Rug Seller in gray and soft, pale pink. And layering it with a white and gray brindle cowhide rug is a daring, bold choice. I just love it!

Tip: Use a plain or semi-plain cowhide rug as a rule of thumb to avoid ending up with too much visual weight.

Geometric wooven rug in gray and soft pink together with a light cowhide rug

All these looks are easy to achieve, don’t be afraid of going over the top, you can always come down later on! 🙂