Where To Put Area Rugs

At first you may be wondering why would i want to cover my beautiful carpet up with an area rug but with proper selection and placement an area rug on top of carpet can definitely work to enhance a space.

Where to put area rugs.

They re also less of a commitment and it s easy to switch one out if you get bored or want to redecorate. For an area rug to look balanced under a bed it should be large enough to extend beyond the sides of the bed at least 18 inches for a king or queen bed and at least 12 inches for a full or twin bed. Area rugs bring warmth and style to the living room bedrooms and other similar spaces in your home. On a hard floor an untethered rug is more likely to slide or slip but when layering area rugs over carpet the rug is more likely to wrinkle or ripple.

Traditionally a single rug will suffice especially when it s accessorized with other types. Area rugs commonly decorate flooring such as hardwood laminate or tile. But did you know you can lay it over wall to wall carpet. Rugs should always be anchored whether used on a hardwood floor or on top of carpet.

Area rugs are a terrific alternative to wall to wall carpet namely because they re easier to remove and clean. Depending upon the size of the room there can be more rug extension around the bed as seen in this room by lauren nelson design but not less.