Our Best Decorating Ideas: How To Layer for Added Comfort & Style

updated Mar 11, 2020

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Living room with blue velvet sofa, cream armchair, abstract art, tulips, and decorative pillows on a fluffy rug. — (Image credit: Anne & Richard’s Loving Renovation at the El Dorado)

As the days and nights get chillier, it’s time to talk about layers. Taken literally, this means those extra blankets and throws you pile on to stay warm. But it also means all the decorative elements you add to a room to create interest, texture, and depth. Whether layers increase your physical comfort, please the eye, or hide parts of a room that make you cringe, there are tons of reasons to go multi-dimensional. Here are some of our best posts that tackle the topic, from layering throws, rugs, and other decor, to dealing with patterns, color, and fabrics.

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General How-Tos
If you are new to the idea of layering, here’s a primer for getting started:

Layering in the Home
The Art of Layering
How To Decorate in Layers
Designer Details that Add Interest to a Neutral Room

(Image credit: Irene & Evan’s Welcoming Whimsy)

As Design Solutions

Sometimes you hate the bland carpet or tiles in your rental, or a drop ceiling in the bedroom. Adding layers can magically trick the eye into not seeing them at all:

Three Problems To Disguise With Layering
The Power of Distraction: Hiding Eyesores in Plain View
How To Deal With Wall-To-Wall Carpet Woes
DIY or Buy: Layer, Stitch & Scatter Area Rugs to Cover Ugly Floors