Can Area Rugs Go On Carpet

If you have a plain broadloom you can use a rug that has a pattern.

Can area rugs go on carpet. Pattern mixing can be difficult and layering rugs that clash will leave you with a decor that feels cluttered rather than eclectic. 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. 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 laying the rug over carpet however the concern is more about the rug wrinkling or rippling which presents a big tripping hazard wrinkling will occur because as one area of the rug is stepped on it will shift assuming it is not properly.

If the carpet has a distinctive pattern it is best to choose area rugs without patterns in colors that pick up tones in the carpet design or perhaps other objects in the room. Area rugs on the other hand are works of art and are meant to contribute to the overall aesthetic of a room. They serve a purpose other than function as they set the style and tone for a space and tie all other decor elements together. If your broadloom has any kind of pattern whether it s printed or cut and loop it s best to go with an area rug that does not have a pattern.

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