
How to Mix Rugs with Other Textiles
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A rug isn’t just an anchor for your furniture—it’s a foundation for your textiles too. At RUGIN, we believe great interior style happens when all your fabrics speak the same language. Here's how to do it right.
🎨 1. Create a Unified Color Palette
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Choose 2–3 core colors that appear across your rug, throw pillows, and curtains
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Stick to either warm (terracotta, mustard, rust) or cool tones (navy, sage, gray)
🧶 2. Mix Textures, Not Chaos
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Pair flatweave rugs with chunky knits or velvet cushions
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Layer natural jute with soft linen drapes or faux fur throws
🟦 3. Balance Patterns
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If your rug is patterned, go solid with your cushions
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If your rug is solid, bring in pattern through curtains or blankets
🛋 4. Play with Scale
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Combine small-scale prints (pillows) with large-scale rug patterns
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Avoid using the same pattern in the same size across all textiles
💡 RUGIN TIP:
Take a photo of your textiles laid out together before placing them in the room. The camera gives a new perspective on clashing or cohesion.