Tied Together: How to Style Your RestNook Rug with Curtains & Pillows for a Cozy, Pulled-Together Look

Hey there, home stylist!  Ever walk into a room that just feels… right?  Where everything seems to belong together, creating a vibe that’s both cozy and intentional?  That magic doesn’t happen by accident—it’s all about tying the room together.

And guess what?  One of the easiest and most effective ways to create that harmony is right under your feet (and hands, and windows!).  Your small RestNook rug (perfect beside the bed, under your desk, or by your vanity) is a superstar when it comes to pulling your color scheme and style together with your curtains and throw pillows.

Let’s dive into some fun, no-stress tips on how to mix and match your RestNook rug patterns with your existing soft furnishings to create a space that feels perfectly you.

Step 1: Find Your Anchor (It’s Your Rug!)

Think of your RestNook rug as the foundation of your color story.  Its pattern and colors are your starting point!  Our removable, machine-washable rug tops come in all sorts of gorgeous designs, so you can pick one that truly speaks to you.

Botanical Bliss Rugs: Full of leafy greens, floral pinks, earthy browns, and soft creams.

Coastal Calm Rugs: Featuring serene blues, sandy beiges, seafoam greens, and crisp whites.

Whimsical Creature Rugs: Boasting playful accent colors like mustard yellow, terracotta, sky blue, or sage green from our cute animal friends.

Pro Tip: Lay your rug down first.  Then, grab a throw pillow or a swatch of your curtain fabric and place it nearby.  Does it feel good?  You’re on the right track!

Step 2: The Art of the Matchy-Matchy (But Make It Cool)

You don’t have to match everything exactly.  In fact, it’s more interesting if you don’t!  
Pick a Color, Any Color! :

Look at your rug’s pattern and pick one or two of the secondary colors.  For example, if you have a botanical rug with green leaves and tiny pink flowers, choose throw pillows in that exact shade of pink or a similar leafy green.  Your curtains could be a solid, neutral version of one of these colors (like a soft sage green) or a sheer white that lets the pattern shine.

This creates a beautiful, intentional connection between the floor and the rest of the room.

Tone-on-Tone Harmony:

This is a super chic and relaxing approach.  Choose pillows and curtains in different shades of the same color family from your rug.

Example: Pair a Coastal Calm rug with sandy beige and seafoam with cream-colored curtains and throw pillows in a darker beige and a lighter blue.  It’s soothing, elegant, and effortlessly pulled together.

Step 3: Pattern Play 101: Mixing Prints Like a Pro

Feeling adventurous?  Mixing patterns adds depth and personality!  The key is to vary the scale (size) of the patterns.

Large Rug Pattern + Small Pillow Pattern: If your RestNook rug has a large, bold print (like big tropical leaves), pair it with throw pillows that have a much smaller, subtler pattern (like a tiny geometric dot or a thin stripe).  This prevents the patterns from fighting each other.

Small Rug Pattern + Larger Pillow Pattern: If your rug’s print is smaller and busier, you can often introduce a pillow with a slightly larger, simpler pattern to balance it out.

Solid Your Best Friend: When in doubt, use solid-colored pillows and curtains!  They let your beautiful rug pattern be the star of the show while still tying into the color palette.  A solid linen curtain in a color pulled from the rug is a foolproof winner.The Best Part?  It’s Easy to Change!

The beauty of our removable rug tops?  Your style isn’t set in stone!  Feeling like a change of season or a new look?
Simply swap your rug top for a new pattern and update a pillow or two.  It’s the most affordable and easiest room refresh you’ll ever do!

Your home is your sanctuary.  By thoughtfully connecting the dots between your rug, pillows, and curtains, you create a sense of harmony that makes your entire space feel more welcoming, comfortable, and uniquely yours.

Ready to tie your room together?

Explore our collection of RestNook rug tops and find the perfect pattern to start your styling journey.  Imagine the possibilities!