Rug Over Carpet Ideas

Discover how layering area rugs over existing carpet can refresh any room by adding color, texture, and definition without replacing your floors. Browse real-life examples, from small accent mats to large plush covers, to see how rugs transform cozy spaces into stylish, layered retreats. When you’re ready, upload a photo of your room and instantly preview these layered looks with our free Rug Visualizer.

Balta Rugs Oslo Checkered Shag Rug, Red, 5' 3" x 7'

Balta Rugs Oslo Checkered Shag Rug, Red, 5' 3" x 7' Rug

Balta Rugs Oslo Checkered Shag Rug, Red, 5' 3" x 7' in Modern Living Room with Grey Couch

Balta Rugs Oslo Checkered Shag in Modern Living Room with Grey Couch

Balta Rugs Oslo Checkered Shag Rug, Red, 5' 3" x 7' in Grey Living Room with Brown Couch

Balta Rugs Oslo Checkered Shag in Grey Living Room with Brown Couch

Balta Rugs Oslo Checkered Shag Rug, Red, 5' 3" x 7' in Light Modern Living Room with TV

Balta Rugs Oslo Checkered Shag in Light Modern Living Room with TV

Balta Rugs Oslo Checkered Shag Rug, Red, 5' 3" x 7' in Teal and Orange Wood Bedroom

Balta Rugs Oslo Checkered Shag in Teal and Orange Wood Bedroom

Balta Rugs Oslo Checkered Shag Rug, Red, 5' 3" x 7' in Grey Traditional Bedroom with King Bed

Balta Rugs Oslo Checkered Shag in Grey Traditional Bedroom with King Bed

Balta Rugs Oslo Checkered Shag Rug, Red, 5' 3" x 7' in White and Yellow Modern Bedroom

Balta Rugs Oslo Checkered Shag in White and Yellow Modern Bedroom

Beige and White Buffalo Plaid Checkered Area Rug for Living Room 4x6 Funky 70s Game Room Throw Rugs Wavy Checkered Rug Premium Shag Dining Room Carpet Big Dorm Apartment Mat

Beige and White Buffalo Plaid Checkered Area Rug for Living Room 4x6 Funky 70s Game Room Throw Rugs Wavy Checkered Rug Premium Shag Dining Room Carpet Big Dorm Apartment Mat Rug

Beige White Buffalo Plaid Checkered in Teal and Orange Wood Bedroom

Beige White Buffalo Plaid Checkered in White and Yellow Modern Bedroom

Luxe Weavers Modern Checkered Area Rug Black 8x10 Stain Resistant Carpet for Living Room

Luxe Weavers Modern Checkered Area Rug Black 8x10 Stain Resistant Carpet for Living Room Rug

Luxe Weavers Modern Checkered Area Rug Black 8x10 Stain Resistant Carpet for Living Room in Modern Living Room with Grey Couch

Luxe Weavers Modern Checkered Area in Modern Living Room with Grey Couch

Luxe Weavers Modern Checkered Area Rug Black 8x10 Stain Resistant Carpet for Living Room in Grey Living Room with Brown Couch

Luxe Weavers Modern Checkered Area in Grey Living Room with Brown Couch

Luxe Weavers Modern Checkered Area Rug Black 8x10 Stain Resistant Carpet for Living Room in Light Modern Living Room with TV

Luxe Weavers Modern Checkered Area in Light Modern Living Room with TV

Luxe Weavers Modern Checkered Area Rug Black 8x10 Stain Resistant Carpet for Living Room in Dark Wood Living Room with Black Couch

Luxe Weavers Modern Checkered Area in Dark Wood Living Room with Black Couch

Luxe Weavers Modern Checkered Area Rug Black 8x10 Stain Resistant Carpet for Living Room in Teal and Orange Wood Bedroom

Luxe Weavers Modern Checkered Area in Teal and Orange Wood Bedroom

Luxe Weavers Modern Checkered Area Rug Black 8x10 Stain Resistant Carpet for Living Room in Grey Traditional Bedroom with King Bed

Luxe Weavers Modern Checkered Area in Grey Traditional Bedroom with King Bed

Luxe Weavers Modern Checkered Area Rug Black 8x10 Stain Resistant Carpet for Living Room in White and Yellow Modern Bedroom

Luxe Weavers Modern Checkered Area in White and Yellow Modern Bedroom

BOVEU Bath Rugs, 32in Bath Mats for Bathroom, Pink Bathroom Rugs Non Slip, Hot Pink Flower Bath Mats for Bathrom Floor for Bathtub Sink, Shower

BOVEU Bath Rugs, 32in Bath Mats for Bathroom, Pink Bathroom Rugs Non Slip, Hot Pink Flower Bath Mats for Bathrom Floor for Bathtub Sink, Shower Rug

BOVEU Bath Rugs, 32in Bath Mats for Bathroom, Pink Bathroom Rugs Non Slip, Hot Pink Flower Bath Mats for Bathrom Floor for Bathtub Sink, Shower in Grey Traditional Bedroom with King Bed

Boveu Bath Rugs 32in Bath in Grey Traditional Bedroom with King Bed

BOVEU Bath Rugs, 32in Bath Mats for Bathroom, Pink Bathroom Rugs Non Slip, Hot Pink Flower Bath Mats for Bathrom Floor for Bathtub Sink, Shower in White and Yellow Modern Bedroom

Boveu Bath Rugs 32in Bath in White and Yellow Modern Bedroom

Lanffia Boho Runner Rug 2x6, Beige Hallway Rug Runner Washable Checkerboard Tufted Rug with Tassels Indoor Farmhouse Floor Carpet for Kitchen Laundry Room Doorway Bedroom Living Room

Lanffia Boho Runner Rug 2x6, Beige Hallway Rug Runner Washable Checkerboard Tufted Rug with Tassels Indoor Farmhouse Floor Carpet for Kitchen Laundry Room Doorway Bedroom Living Room Rug

Lanffia Boho Runner Rug 2x6 in Teal and Orange Wood Bedroom

YEAHSPACE Checkered Rug Round 40 inch Plaid Circle Area Rug Living Room Bedroom Aesthetic Decor-Black White Checkered Plaid

YEAHSPACE Checkered Rug Round 40 inch Plaid Circle Area Rug Living Room Bedroom Aesthetic Decor-Black White Checkered Plaid Rug

YEAHSPACE Checkered Rug Round 40 inch Plaid Circle Area Rug Living Room Bedroom Aesthetic Decor-Black White Checkered Plaid in Grey Traditional Bedroom with King Bed

Yeahspace Checkered Rug Round 40 in Grey Traditional Bedroom with King Bed

YEAHSPACE Checkered Rug Round 40 inch Plaid Circle Area Rug Living Room Bedroom Aesthetic Decor-Black White Checkered Plaid in White and Yellow Modern Bedroom

Yeahspace Checkered Rug Round 40 in White and Yellow Modern Bedroom

Hauteloom Pertek Checkered Tile Living Room Bedroom Dining Room Area Rug - Bohemian Boho Carpet - Square Tile Farmhouse - Faded Distressed - Cream, Beige, Light Red, Somon - 5'3" x 7'

Hauteloom Pertek Checkered Tile Living Room Bedroom Dining Room Area Rug - Bohemian Boho Carpet - Square Tile Farmhouse - Faded Distressed - Cream, Beige, Light Red, Somon - 5'3" x 7' Rug

Hauteloom Pertek Checkered Tile Living in Modern Living Room with Grey Couch

Hauteloom Pertek Checkered Tile Living in Grey Living Room with Brown Couch

Hauteloom Pertek Checkered Tile Living in Light Modern Living Room with TV

Hauteloom Pertek Checkered Tile Living in Teal and Orange Wood Bedroom

Hauteloom Pertek Checkered Tile Living in Grey Traditional Bedroom with King Bed

Hauteloom Pertek Checkered Tile Living in White and Yellow Modern Bedroom

Camco Large Reversible Outdoor Patio Mat - Easy to Clean, Perfect for Picnics, Cookouts, Camping, and The Beach (9' x 12', B/W Checkered Design) (42827)

Camco Large Reversible Outdoor Patio Mat - Easy to Clean, Perfect for Picnics, Cookouts, Camping, and The Beach (9' x 12', B/W Checkered Design) (42827) Rug

Camco Large Reversible Outdoor Patio Mat - Easy to Clean, Perfect for Picnics, Cookouts, Camping, and The Beach (9' x 12', B/W Checkered Design) (42827) in Modern Living Room with Grey Couch

Camco Large Reversible Outdoor Patio in Modern Living Room with Grey Couch

Camco Large Reversible Outdoor Patio Mat - Easy to Clean, Perfect for Picnics, Cookouts, Camping, and The Beach (9' x 12', B/W Checkered Design) (42827) in Dark Wood Living Room with Black Couch

Camco Large Reversible Outdoor Patio in Dark Wood Living Room with Black Couch

Camco Large Reversible Outdoor Patio Mat - Easy to Clean, Perfect for Picnics, Cookouts, Camping, and The Beach (9' x 12', B/W Checkered Design) (42827) in Teal and Orange Wood Bedroom

Camco Large Reversible Outdoor Patio in Teal and Orange Wood Bedroom

Camco Large Reversible Outdoor Patio Mat - Easy to Clean, Perfect for Picnics, Cookouts, Camping, and The Beach (9' x 12', B/W Checkered Design) (42827) in Grey Traditional Bedroom with King Bed

Camco Large Reversible Outdoor Patio in Grey Traditional Bedroom with King Bed

Camco Large Reversible Outdoor Patio Mat - Easy to Clean, Perfect for Picnics, Cookouts, Camping, and The Beach (9' x 12', B/W Checkered Design) (42827) in White and Yellow Modern Bedroom

Camco Large Reversible Outdoor Patio in White and Yellow Modern Bedroom

Hauteloom Atira Checkered Shag Area Rug - Checkboard Design - High Pile Fluffy Shaggy Touch - Square Tiles - Kids Room, Nursery, Living Room Shaggy Carpet - Brown, Cream, White - 5'3" x 7'3"

Hauteloom Atira Checkered Shag Area Rug - Checkboard Design - High Pile Fluffy Shaggy Touch - Square Tiles - Kids Room, Nursery, Living Room Shaggy Carpet - Brown, Cream, White - 5'3" x 7'3" Rug