I prefer the combination of both carpet (rug) with hardwoods. You can tailor your needs with larger rug or smaller but get the advantage of the look and some of the sound hardwoods allow in a room.
Hardwood floors vs carpets
I have a new home that has a large 16 by 13 room but has hardwood floors. I’m wondering if carpeting would be better for sound? I have Wilson Watt 8’s with Wilson center and Wilson rear speakers for when I listen 5.1 sub is REL S5, Macintosh Amp MC-206 and Macintosh MX-120 Oppo 105d and VPI Scout TT. Also with such a large room I wonder if a 2nd Sub would be needed. Thanks for the help!