Size
YES: Make sure the rug covers the area underneath all key pieces of furniture. In the living room, all furniture should be on top. If this is not possible, then at least the front legs of large upholstered furniture should be on it. In the dining room, the rug should be large enough so that when the chairs are pulled out from the table, they still remain on the cover.
DO NOT skimp on size. The number one mistake people make when choosing a rug is the ridiculously small size.
YES: Leave a bare floor on all sides around the rug of about 40 cm, based on the size of the room. In small rooms there will be about 20 cm at the edges. A universal option is to place the product in the center.
DO NOT lay a small carpet in the bedroom. The rug should be large enough to extend beyond the edge of the bed by at least 30 centimeters for a double bed, and at least 20 for a single-and-a-half bed. You can leave more, but these numbers should be approximate minimums. Otherwise, the carpet will look like bedding and simply will not appear from under the frame of the sleeping place.
Carpet for a specific room
As a rule, a carpet is purchased for a specific room.
Basically, carpeting is laid:
- to the bedroom;
- to the hall;
- to the nursery.
A long-pile wool carpet is best suited for the bedroom. It is better to choose a light and unobtrusive tone to create a cozy and calm atmosphere in the room.
If you have a double bed, then most of the carpeting, as a rule, turns out to be closed.
In order not to waste money, you can, as an alternative, buy bedside rugs for the bedroom, which will be small in size.
How to choose a carpet for the living room? It is better not to use long-pile carpets in the living room. For the living room, it is advisable to choose carpeting with a short pile - below average.
It is easier to remove dirt from a low pile, which is extremely important for the living room, where guests are usually received.
The video below presents material that tells you how to choose a carpet for the living room, kitchen and other rooms.
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If you want to buy new furniture for the living room or rearrange the old one, then a low-pile carpet will allow you to carry out this event without the slightest problem.
There are almost no traces left on such pile from heavy, oversized furniture, so rearranging it will not affect its appearance in any way.
Particular attention should be paid to how to choose a carpet for the nursery. It is best to buy natural carpeting with medium pile for a child's room.
Firstly, the natural material will not cause allergies or skin irritation in the child if he interacts with it frequently.
Secondly, compared to long pile, medium pile removes dirt much more easily (if you have a vacuum cleaner with powerful suction, you can choose a carpet with long pile).
Natural carpeting with similar pile is warm enough, and you don’t have to worry that your child will catch a cold after spending a lot of time on it.
In the hallway, it is most convenient to use rubberized rugs (which will also be small in size), since the floor in the hallway gets dirty faster than in other rooms, and the rugs are easy and convenient to vacuum or wash if necessary.
It is advisable to choose a pattern with an ornament, then small stains and particles of dirt brought onto shoes from the street will be less noticeable.
When purchasing rugs, you should also pay attention to the presence of metal elements (some manufacturers add them to their products in the form of decorations).
Such elements can damage the coating of tiles, marble or granite laid in the hallway.
In the bathroom, as a rule, small cotton or quilted synthetic rugs with foam-rubber bases are used.
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Usually, carpet is not laid in the kitchen. In connection with cooking, constant cooking and frying, the kitchen is equipped with a practical floor covering that is convenient to clean frequently.
Carpeting cannot be washed every three days. As an alternative, to create a cozy atmosphere, you can lay carpet runners in the kitchen (which will be small in size) in the color of the wallpaper or kitchen unit.
Accommodation
YES: Lay down carpet in high-traffic areas so that it covers the entire path. When walking on it, your feet should be completely on the surface. You cannot allow a situation where one foot steps on the carpet and the other walks on the bare floor.
YES: consider the installation method and evaluate whether it is possible to install one of them in your apartment. This:
- with glue or adhesive tape if the carpet is large and there is no furniture in the room yet;
- tension, better suited for stairs and mounted on special spikes.
It is worth noting that a rug, unlike a carpet, can only be laid on the floor.
Stylish carpets in the living room interior - photo
The main place to place the carpet in the living room is the seating area. The fleecy material can be laid out near a coffee table, armchairs or sofa. Thus, the product creates a feeling of comfort and warmth.
Some owners choose a carpet that is similar in color to the floor and main pieces of furniture. This option is preferable for a classic interior. He looks calm and harmonious.
Designers suggest experimenting with your room. To do this, just choose a rug of contrasting colors. Thanks to this option, a bright accent will be made in the living room. For these purposes, you can choose red, yellow, orange, blue or green material. The last shade is very popular in interior design. The deep-pile green carpet resembles real grass. It will be an ideal complement to decorate your living room in picturesque colors. An eco-style interior can be complemented with a similar product.
Carpets with imitation animal skin are popular. A zebra or leopard pattern can be applied to the surface. Such coloring pages are relevant for African-style interiors. In this case, it is recommended to supplement the room with ethnic attributes.
To create a fashionable look, you can purchase a carpet made from combined materials. The patchwork-style carpet, reminiscent of scraps of materials, looks interesting. Such attributes will become a relevant addition to any room. The photo shows carpets in the living room interior, which are organically combined with furniture and other decorative items.
Design
DO NOT be afraid of color and pattern. Large rugs are a great way to add mood to a room. They can contain a large drawing, amazing patterns and even paintings.
- A rug with a 3D pattern, which looks especially clear due to the low pile, will be an excellent educational element in a child's room.
- A contrasting color can highlight an area in the room, for example, designating a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.
- A neutral rug, plain or with classic patterns, is suitable for the office.
The lines of the pattern should correspond to the curves of the furniture, walls, and windows. And the main shade of the carpet should not contradict the interior as a whole. Usually the carpets are large, so too bright colors are not popular. But if you want to cover the floor with a colorful carpet, you need to think about other details of the room so that there is no annoying color combination. The safest option in this case is white or gray furniture and bright floor coverings.
Read more about how to choose a rug to match your interior
Buying a carpet for the living room floor: photo
Interestingly, carpets are already keeping pace with technological progress. For example, heated mats have been produced for quite some time. This is a great find for those whose feet are constantly cold. In addition, pets and, of course, children will certainly appreciate the warm coating.
A carpet in the living room must be laid if the room has a cold floor.
But even more interesting are carpets that can process unpleasant odors, for example, from cigarettes or food. Special catalysts that are introduced into the carpet help the light of the sun to break down all unnecessary substances into harmless components. This carpet is recommended to everyone who monitors their health, especially to those who suffer from various types of allergies. Even though such people are advised to keep textile accessories in the interior to a minimum.
When buying a carpet, you need to pay attention to several things:
- If the base is visible through the pile, then its density is low, and this leads to rapid deterioration;
- The wrong side should completely repeat the pattern on the outside;
- The design of a handmade carpet may be slightly asymmetrical, and there must certainly be a master’s signature (signatures) on the back;
- At first, lint will fall out of a new carpet, even if the carpet is incredibly expensive and of high quality;
- Carpets must be treated with various compounds against odors, dirt and insects, including moths.
It is also worth noting European carpets with soft pile and interesting indentations - they imitate sand, and very, very similar. This kind of pleasure costs a lot, but it allows you to create an interesting beach interior.
Cleaning
YES: Be sure to check the carpet's care instructions before purchasing. There are inexpensive carpets, but they may not hold up well to cleaning. In some cases, natural carpets made of jute and cotton will have to be replaced with a new one - they will not tolerate spilled dyeing liquids. Otherwise, in most cases, care procedures are standard:
- vacuum 2 times a week and more often in high traffic areas;
- Try to wash the carpet once every six months. The old way is to take the product out into the snow and walk it with a beater. Another option is to clean with carpet shampoo or baking soda (a glass in a bucket).
Product selection
When purchasing a carpet for the living room floor, you need to take into account the color of the product, the pattern applied to it - harmony with other objects is maintained.
It is not always necessary to choose a multi-colored carpet product, because the interior will be colorful and the room will visually become much smaller, especially if the carpet is placed in the center of the room.
Criterias of choice:
- A small rug next to the sofa will decorate the room.
- The design of the product should be visible from anywhere in the room.
- Handmade rugs, so to speak, made from natural wool look great. The color can be rich, the pattern can be stripes, checks, folk motifs.
A carpet on the floor in the living room perfectly complements the color of the room if you decide to add some zest and variety to the simple design.
In this case, choose a carpet in a variegated range of colors.
How to choose a carpet?
Choosing the right floor textiles for the living room is not as easy as it seems at first glance. First, decide whether you need it. If yes, then why? As already mentioned, you can use a textile covering to create accents. So, if the living room is designed in calm light or, conversely, dark colors, then the carpet can become a bright spot that will attract attention. In addition, it can be used to support the main decorative idea of the room. In this case, it should be combined in style and color with other decorative items (cushions, curtains).
An area rug can visually change the size of your living room. This is especially true in cases of small rooms with bulky furniture. If you lay a correctly shaped, light-colored carpet on the floor, the feeling of cramped space and confining space will disappear.
If the living room is spacious and you need to highlight different functional areas in it, this can be done by laying a carpet. Since the areas are small in area, the coating is selected according to the size. Sometimes the problem of dividing into zones can be solved with the help of several small carpets. The main thing is that they are in the same style.
The color of the carpet, its texture and shape should correspond to the general mood of the room
It is very important to choose the right color. Linoleum, laminate or parquet in light shades are often used as flooring in living rooms. In such cases, designers recommend laying a carpet to match the floor. If the hall and its floor are designed in dark colors (brown, burgundy, black), then you need to play with contrast, otherwise your eyes will simply get tired of the gloomy tones.
You need to pay attention not only to the color, but also to the pattern of the carpet. The drawing attracts too much attention to itself, distracting from other details. If your dream is a huge carpet, and even with a pattern, the room should be impressive and spacious.
