Rug On Top Of Rug

Rugs are one of the best and easiest ways to add a rich dose of style to a room regardless of its aesthetic.

Rug on top of rug.

If possible help hold the area rug in place by setting heavy furniture on top of it. 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. Area rugs make nice accents to a room setting off a coffee table or entry point. Layering rugs on top of carpet is also beneficial for your wallet.

A neutral color with a cut wool pile and no heathering or interesting variation. Take the rug outside turn it over and spread beads of acrylic latex or clear silicone caulk on the underside. One way to keep your rug in place is to anchor it with furniture. Aside from their standard appeal they contribute a fresh textural layer a burst of color eye catching prints and warmth to a space that would otherwise be lacking.

You may be laying down an area rug because you can t stand the color of the existing wall to wall carpet such as in a rental unit but trust us it will look much worse if you just throw down a rug. Ideally there should be furniture holding the rug on all four sides but if the furniture is heavy enough simply anchoring it on. It s also a good way to drive yourself crazy as area rugs resting on top of carpet are prone to slipping sliding and creating tripping hazards. In order to stop this natural rug migration you need a non skid rug pad.

If your area rug is for a sitting area make sure the edges of the rug go under the sofa or chairs to help keep it from moving. In most cases wall to wall carpeting is very basic. 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. Choose something with a different texture and or fiber like jute sisal silk.

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. When that s not enough placing anti slip mats and sticky tape under the rug will do. This is because the underside of the rug is smooth and glides over the carpet underneath. 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 point.

Putting an area rug on top of carpet is a great way to protect the carpet and add depth to a space.