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by Answer Rabbit on April 10th, 2006

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Is it tacky to put area rugs over existing carpet?

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  • by Frogger7777 on April 10th, 2006

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    No, as long as they are not the same color.
    Also try to stay away from busy patterns on top of busy patterns...thats tacky!

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  • by beenaroundtheblock on January 16th, 2007

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    Depends how it's done, if you have a large area like a livingroom and put a amall area rug, say, in front of the fireplace, that's perfectly ok. Be careful, it is easier to look tacky than not.

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  • by gogiana on September 10th, 2008

    gogiana

    Is there a good design reason why you want to do it? Like the comment about area rug in front of the fireplace. That would 'showcase' the fireplace and bring a nice interest or focus to the area. I agree, be wary of tacky.

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  • by Slim746 on April 3rd, 2008

    Slim746

    It's OK as long as there's no 'clash' of patterns and the colors of both go well together.

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  • by sssherri on April 3rd, 2008

    sssherri

    The best place to put one is where you spilled that pizza the other day! lol
    No really, sometimes an area rug helps to anchor a space,or separate it, especially in a large room

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  • by Firebrand on April 3rd, 2008

    Firebrand

    If the basic carpet is a plain colour and the rug is a good contrasting colour it can be done

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  • by Anonymous on January 16th, 2007

    Anonymous

    No, but it can be dangerous, if they "creep." They are very often tripped on, so that is one thing to watch for.

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  • by Anonymous on June 27th, 2006

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    i tend to disagree. i put the same color in front of my couch and it looks great. everyone compliments it.

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  • by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on April 27th, 2010

    Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE!

    Not in the least! The TRICK is getting them to stay where you place them. They tend to want to "walk".

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  • by hong kong phooey on April 27th, 2010

    hong kong phooey

    nah it will keep the carpet in a good condition

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  • by Thriftymaid on April 30th, 2011

    Thriftymaid

    Maybe

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  • by Echo141 on April 30th, 2011

    Echo141

    Not if you are trying to accent something in the rooms design.

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  • by VOD on January 16th, 2007

    VOD

    Depends on what part of town your trailer is parked in.

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  • by Zack on April 27th, 2010

    Zack

    You are the ruler of your house and what you do to it stands as law.

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  • by gdamon23 on April 30th, 2011

    gdamon23

    I personally think so. I think it's a lot better if you are putting an area rug over hardwood floor but I honestly think putting it on carpet just looks like a cover up for dingy carpeting that may be underneath. Just my humble opinion

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