Perhaps the biggest concern with laying an area rug over broadloom is that the area rug will have a tendency to move around on the carpet.
Area rug over carpet bedroom.
This bedroom boasts a large bed set on top of the tiles floors topped covered by a medium sized rug.
Place a non slip rug to carpet gripper or pad under the base rug to keep the rug in place and protect the carpet.
While area rugs usually lay on wood floors you can also lay an area rug over carpet.
Look for rug pads that are specifically for use over carpets or try double sided carpet tape.
The extent to which it will move will depend on the style of carpet that is underneath the rug and the type of backing of the area rug.
Just because it s carpet doesn t mean this marriage should be broken up.
The elegant rug has an exciting relief effect.
If your carpeting has a short pile then a thick area rug can blanket the room with welcoming softness.
When chosen correctly an area rug can enhance your carpeted space.
A primary bedroom featuring carpet floors topped by a classy rug.
While most carpet is beige these days sometimes you come across a bolder style like this dark gray.
The bed frame wall hanging and accents of this bedroom are elevated by the addition of a statement rug.
This is a comfy addition to a nursery or playroom where little ones crawl across the floor.
A primary bedroom with a large bed set on top of the room s hardwood floors.
Pebbles of different sizes form this soft stimulating carpet.
Similarly if you have a more plush style of carpet installed choosing a low profile berber or woven rug is your best bet.
In my opinion you can t have a rug without a rug pad.
You can also help plush carpeting to look even deeper and cozier by layering it with a high pile area rug.
Whether you want to add traditional aspects to your interior or create a boho oasis rugs can help.
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 be sure the rug on the top layer is.
The room is surrounded by light brown walls.
Area rugs generally work best over short pile or looped 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.
However regardless of these factors any area rug will shift unless it is properly anchored in place.
Both work well when trying to combat creeping.
Unexpected contrast photography by laure joliet.