Should I put a rug on my carpet?

Carpet is essentially a textured floor that is strictly functional. Wall-to-wall carpeting appears more often in rental homes and apartments that need a neutral floor to dampen sound and to be durable. But the color scheme and design options for a room with cream-colored carpet and white walls leave a lot to be desired.

Enter area rugs. Adding a rug to a carpeted room will add some much-needed character to your apartment. Rugs on carpet will also help protect the expensive carpet and is a clever way to hide wear and tear.

Here are a few additional reasons why you should consider putting a rug on carpet:

1. You need to hide damage to your carpet
2. You have limited decorating choices
3. You need to add some color and texture to a room
4. You need to spruce up industrial apartment carpet
5. You need to protect expensive carpeting in high-traffic areas

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