Putting A Rug On Carpet

In most cases wall to wall carpeting is very basic.
Putting a rug on carpet. 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. Be sure the rug on the top layer is not too plushy to avoid tripping. If you really hate your carpet situation and simply have to live with it there s a solution. Full coverage photography by emmy lowe.
A traditional red rug paired with this dark carpet brings the room to life. 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. Choose something with a different texture and or fiber like jute sisal silk. Similarly if you have a more plush style of carpet installed choosing a low profile berber or woven rug is your best bet.
Place a non slip rug to carpet gripper or pad under the base rug to keep the rug in place and protect the carpet underneath. Use double sided rug tape on upper rug layers to help keep them from moving. Anchor area rugs by placing their edges under heavier furniture pieces. Get an area rug that covers the entire floor.
When laying an area rug over a hard surface such as hardwood flooring the biggest concern about the rug s movement is that it will slide around. 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.