Do Rugs Look Good On Carpet

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Do rugs look good on carpet.

As i stated above it never really works. A looped or low nap carpet will provide an unfussy base for a thick pile or shag rug. Get an area rug that covers the entire floor. Start by considering the texture of the carpet and go for contrast in the rugs you select.

If you never walk in the room or move furniture if it is just to look at as in magazine. One of the keys to getting a layered rug look right is texture. 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. If you really hate your carpet situation and simply have to live with it there s a solution.

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. The binding only keeps the carpet from unraveling. Area rugs on the other hand are works of art and are meant to contribute to the overall aesthetic of a room. The only difference when the rug is going to be used over a carpet is to make sure that the color of the rug complements the color of the carpet.

They serve a purpose other than function as they set the style and tone for a space and tie all other decor elements together. A traditional red rug paired with this dark carpet brings the room to life. 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.