Area rugs generally work best over short pile or looped carpet.
Decorating with rugs over carpet.
Whether you re in a rented space and hate your carpet or you simply want extra plush floors these are the best ways for you to add rugs over carpet.
The key to layering carpet over carpet is to vary the texture.
Why decorate with a rug over carpet.
When you re decorating with an area rug over carpet it s important to make sure your rug is weighed down so it doesn t create folds and become a tripping hazard.
Most wall to wall carpeting is fairly boring.
The thought of layering up here may seem counter intuitive but the design reward is well worth it.
Area rugs on the other hand are works of art and are meant to contribute to the overall aesthetic of a room.
The right rug can actually look flawless when placed atop carpeted floors.
In large rooms a sea of bland carpet color can leave the room looking far from beautiful.
See more ideas about rug over carpet rugs on carpet living room carpet.
Wall to wall carpeting shouldn t be a deterrent for buying area rugs in fact look at it as a texturized floor that s strictly for function.
In those cases laying a thick luxurious shag rug adds a wonderful sense of softness and elegance to the space.
These are a few reasons you may want to layer a rug.
A thinner rug is less likely to bunch up and form bumps but you can also keep an area rug in place over carpet with a rug pad or heavy furniture.