You can experiment with texture when placing rugs over carpet.
Area rug on top of carpet.
Aside from the more obvious reasons you re renting or otherwise unable to change the carpet your carpet is showing signs of wear in areas that you would like to cover up etc do it if you want to.
I will advise not to use the rubber netting product on either carpet or a hard surface.
One way to keep your rug in place is to anchor it with furniture.
If you need a hard wearing practical carpet for a high traffic areas such as hallway and stairs then be prepared to spend more of your budget on buying a durable resilient carpet.
Google area rug pad.
Choose something with a different texture and or fiber like jute sisal silk high low or a flat weave with color and pattern in order for the rug to distinguish.
Unroll the area rug face down.
You ll want to use a rug pad similar to the product in the photo to hold in place.
A high pile nubby or faux fur rug can create visual and sensory delight contrasting with a low pile carpet and allowing.
When that s not enough placing anti slip mats and sticky tape under the rug will do the trick.
A looped or low nap carpet will provide an unfussy base for a thick pile or shag rug.
Use a few heavy books to hold down the edges and let them uncurl.
One of the keys to getting a layered rug look right is texture.
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.
Lay out the rug pad on top of the area rug.
Should you or shouldn t you.
Start by considering the texture of the carpet and go for contrast in the rugs you select.
12 ways to style rugs over wall to wall carpeting.