The key to layering carpet over carpet is to vary the texture.
Decorating with rugs over carpet.
Most wall to wall carpeting is fairly boring.
In those cases laying a thick luxurious shag rug adds a wonderful sense of softness and elegance to the space.
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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.
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.
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.
In large rooms a sea of bland carpet color can leave the room looking far from beautiful.
These are a few reasons you may want to layer a rug.
However adding an handwoven rug can help you to add a new element of visual interest to the room.
Apr 2 2017 explore maureen ray s board rug over carpet on pinterest.
The right rug can actually look flawless when placed atop carpeted floors.
They serve a purpose other than function as they set the style and tone for a space and tie all other decor elements together.
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 thought of layering up here may seem counter intuitive but the design reward is well worth it.