How to Properly Place an Area Rug on Carpet

What works for one person may not work for another when it comes to interior design. Not only are you leasing and thus unable to replace the carpet, but the carpet is also showing signs of wear in areas that you would prefer to hide. An area rug is a great way to breathe new life into a tired space. They can spruce up the room’s aesthetic with a dash of color or flair without having to completely redecorate. The variety of area rugs available is practically infinite. Alternatively, you can use broadloom to create your own unique rug.

There is little difference between the “regulations” for choosing an area rug for use over broadloom and those indicated for using an area rug over a hard surface floor covering. A few other factors should also be thought about. Here are some guidelines for selecting an area rug to place on top of the carpet.

Confidential Structure
The trick to successfully layering carpets is to use carpets with distinctly different looks. Over looped or low-pile carpet, rugs are most at home. A thick, plush shag rug is a great way to add a sense of gentle beauty and comfort to such a room.

If you already have a plusher carpeting setup, a Berber or woven rug that blends in will be your best bet as well. You shouldn’t put a rug on top of a frieze or a modern “soft carpet” (like SmartStrand) because the rug won’t have stable support and will shift, twist, and fold over time.

Concerns Related to Size
An awkward and cheap-looking sight is a small rug that “floats” in the middle of a room without touching any of the furniture. Your rug’s size needs to match the room’s dimensions, regardless of the contents.

Think About the Shade
Choosing the right color for your area rug is a standard practice that can be applied in many different settings. The only caveat is that if the rug is going to be placed on top of an existing carpet, it needs to be the same color as the carpet. Even if you’re laying a rug because the color of the existing wall-to-wall carpet in your rental apartment is too much to bear, please do not just throw it down and hope it covers everything.

One and the Same Pattern
Overall, patterns do not mix well when a rug is placed over a carpet. Having a patterned rug is a great way to spice up a plain broadloom. You should select a plain area rug if your broadloom has a pattern, whether printed or reduced, and loop.

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Rugs used on top of the carpet should be securely fastened to the floor to prevent them from bunching and posing a trip hazard.

Thrill to It
When the aforementioned criteria don’t sit well with you, discard them and trust your instincts instead. However, the rug is yours to keep for the foreseeable future. Whatever makes you happy is fine by me.

Always maintain a sanitary environment
The dust becomes embedded, microorganisms spread, allergens are drawn in, and you and your family are exposed to pollutants and contaminants without regular rug cleaning from professionals like Green Carpet’s Cleaning. If you have young children, pets, or elderly people living with you, having your rugs professionally cleaned on a regular basis can help ensure everyone’s health and improve the quality of life in your home. Check out their Same Day Carpet Cleaning Atherton service.

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