Would you put a rug on carpet.
Would you put a rug on carpet.
Although placing rugs on carpeted areas is generally considered a design faux pas there are many reasons to put an area rug over your carpet and many ways to do this in a pleasing stylish way.
Look for rug pads that are specifically for use over carpets which are generally referred to as carpet to carpet pads.
Choose something with a different texture and or fiber like jute sisal silk.
If you really hate your carpet situation and simply have to live with it there s a solution.
In most cases wall to wall carpeting is very basic.
Basically you just want a rug that offers the opposite texture as the type of carpet you have in.
It s a neutral carpet and still looks good but i love the look of those beautiful rugs some of you have posted.
Don t put an area rug over a very long pile carpet such as a frieze or a newer soft carpet such as smartstrand because the area rug will not have firm support and will shift buckle and wrinkle.
If you have a low pile rug a textured shag rug will be what you re looking for.
Layering rugs on top of carpet allows you to add personal style to a decor fixture and also change up styles easily when the mood suits.
You want the rug to bring life to the floor like in laura s adorable melbourne home shown above where she layered a graphic flat weave over beige carpet and a basic tiled hearth.
Similarly if you have a more plush style of carpet installed choosing a low profile berber or woven rug is your best bet.
So the bottom line is that yes you can put an area rug over wall to wall carpet.
A neutral color with a cut wool pile and no heathering or interesting variation.
You can t have a rug without a rug pad just because it s on a carpet doesn t mean this partnership should be broken up.
This is also a great alternative as a temporary situation if you re in a rental or are in the process of updating your home.
Get an area rug that covers the entire floor.
A jute rug will also offer the same contrasting effect.
We have carpet throughout our living area.
Layering rugs on top of carpet is also beneficial for your wallet.
Carpet is a high commitment investment but rugs can be found in all shapes and sizes in various patterns and fabrics and at every price.