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Ideal Home
Kezia Reynolds

Can you put a rug on carpet? You can but experts recommend following these style rules

Rattan Scalloped rug in beige and pink in a neutral living room and floral sofa.

Can you put a rug on carpet? It may feel like a faux pas - a rug acts a bit like a carpet anyway right? But the truth is in fact the opposite and is a look many of our team embrace.

Here at Ideal Home, we love a rug, so adding one to an already carpeted floor is something we can get behind - even if the concept sounds strange. Bedroom rug ideas and living room rug ideas are all great ways to add style and personality to a room. There is no rule to say you can't layer them over carpet, where they can be a godsend for protecting high-traffic areas or disguising carpet in a rented property.

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