However adding an handwoven rug can help you to add a new element of visual interest to the room.
Decorating with rugs over carpet.
Most wall to wall carpeting is fairly boring.
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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.
Why decorate with a rug over carpet.
In those cases laying a thick luxurious shag rug adds a wonderful sense of softness and elegance to the space.
Area rugs generally work best over short pile or looped carpet.
The thought of layering up here may seem counter intuitive but the design reward is well worth it.
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.
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.
Area rugs on the other hand are works of art and are meant to contribute to the overall aesthetic of a room.
In large rooms a sea of bland carpet color can leave the room looking far from beautiful.
They serve a purpose other than function as they set the style and tone for a space and tie all other decor elements together.
These are a few reasons you may want to layer a rug.
The key to layering carpet over carpet is to vary the texture.