Both area rugs and carpets can bring color, pattern, comfort and texture to a room. The question is, then, do you need both? We're so used to using rugs on hardwood flooring, but it may feel a little alien to layer two textiles together on your floor.
If you're looking for an excuse to decorate with a stylish new rug, however, don't discount a carpeted room. W asked interior designers: should you put a rug on a carpet? The answer was an outwards 'yes' — if you know some of the rules of this decorating trick.
