Carpets and rugs certainly enhance the comfort level of a bedroom. Standing barefoot on a soft carpet is much more pleasant than, say, standing on a cold laminate. But carpets are also laid on warm floors. Moreover, they are even placed on top of the carpet. Because carpets are not only a means of comfort, but also a design tool.
With their help they zone, highlight and divide. For example, different carpets in the living room can distinguish between the dining room and the relaxation area. In the bedroom, the carpet visually separates the sleeping area.
Another role of the carpet is to bring into the interior the missing pattern, color, and texture. With the help of a carpet you can revive a picture, make it brighter, more impressive, and more energetic.
And, of course, one of the main purposes of a carpet is to create coziness. That coziness that makes a room pleasant, friendly, inviting.
In the bedroom, carpets are usually placed in the bed area. A well-chosen carpet can play the entire spectrum of its roles at once.
When buying a carpet for your bedroom, you can take a risk by choosing something bright, catchy, or even downright colorful. After all, if something happens, a considerable part of the carpet can be hidden under the bed. But if you don’t want to hide it, then you don’t have to. After all, carpets can be laid in different ways, there are no rules.
How are carpets placed in bedrooms? And what is their color chosen for? Which is better: a plain carpet or a patterned one? Let's figure it out.
Texture of the bedside rug
Fluffy - the carpet product was originally created for an intimate, especially individual and cozy bedroom, because it is pleasant to step on it with bare feet.
The carpet is not easy to care for, but since the sleeping area is most often a clean, non-passable area, it is not customary to walk here in street shoes, such a carpet will do. Long-pile carpets made of synthetics and wool are often used. Pile-free carpet has an uneven texture. The carpet is rough and gives your feet a wonderful massage effect.
A smooth carpet with an interesting pattern and ornament.
When choosing a beautiful rug for the bedroom, you should take into account the richness of the interior with numerous textures.
Caring for the carpet in the bedroom (instructions)
Once a suitable rug has been selected and laid on the floor, it is important not to forget one more important tip. It lies in proper care of it.
It is necessary to carry out all work in a timely manner, following the manufacturer’s recommendations for caring for the product.
A beautiful and clean carpet, well-chosen in design and colors, will indeed become a decoration for the bedroom, filling the room with homely warmth and comfort.
By color
Carpets are introduced into the interior not only to create coziness, comfort for the feet and to improve the environment, they are also created to solve many other problems. Such products will help to correctly zone the sleeping area, diversify the monotony and add additional color accents.
When choosing the color of the carpet, you first need to think about the color scheme in which the room will be decorated. If the design of the room has already been initially determined or brought to life, then the carpet is selected to match certain pieces of furniture, decor or textiles. Most often, floor coverings in light, pastel and neutral shades are selected for the bedroom. One of the universal options is white.
White
No matter how strange it may be, most people choose white for their rest room. In bedrooms decorated in milky, light beige or ivory tones, there is always peace and harmony, and if the interior is made in a classic style, there is restraint and a certain elegance. White can visually enlarge the space, add more light and a feeling of spaciousness. Therefore, if you want to expand a small room a little, this is what you need.
When giving preference to such a product, it is worth remembering that the bedroom should contain objects in the same range. For example, a white bed combined with a snow-white carpet on a dark floor will make the bedroom elegant. If the flooring is a light shade, then by choosing a white long-pile carpet, you can add a touch of softness and tenderness.
Despite all its positive characteristics, a white carpet cannot be called practical, since it is very easily soiled and over time loses its original appearance. Therefore, if you are not used to cleaning your apartment often, it is better to take a closer look at other options.
Lilac
Purple and its derivative shades, such as lilac and lilac, are now used in the design of living spaces by many designers. And this is not easy, because the choice of such colors is typical of creative people. Usually, children's rooms, bathrooms and corridors are decorated in lilac and purple tones, but these colors would be quite appropriate in the bedroom.
Lilac is the color of mystery, mysticism, inspiration and romance. If you are a creative person, be sure to lay out such a rug right in the center of the bedroom. Admiring it before going to bed, fresh thoughts and new ideas will always come to your mind.
Varieties of design solutions and forms
When choosing a carpet for the sleeping area, special attention is paid to the choice of shape and texture of the carpet. It is important to take into account the geometry of the room and the arrangement of furniture. The predominance of rectangular and square structures traditionally implies the presence of the same floor coverings. The same principle works with ovals and circles.
Carpets have a rich color palette, so you can always choose a model to match the existing furniture or individual interior elements.
However, modern trends are breaking classical stereotypes. Depending on the situation, carpets can be in the form of geometric shapes, plain with a bright accent in the middle in the form of an image, for example, a flower, with a large pattern around the entire perimeter. Such bold decisions introduce a touch of negligence and dilute the peaceful atmosphere.
Many carpet models are self-sufficient single accents.
Standard models combine perfectly with asymmetrical ones. Skin rugs, long rugs, products of any shape or with a figured edge are laid on both sides of the sleeping bed, and a large oval specimen is placed under it. Numerous photos of carpets under the bed in the bedroom can be found in special catalogs of online stores, where the most unexpected design solutions can be found.
Taking into account the material of manufacture, its quantity and the structure of the pile, they have a wide range of costs.
An important feature of carpeting is texture. Depends on the density and structure of threads and weaves, which affect performance properties and service life. The main types include the following.
- Lint-free
They are distinguished by their heterogeneous granular structure. Smooth and hard. They have a light massage effect. They do not cause allergic reactions, are easy to care for, and are not a habitat for dust mites.
A modern carpet for the bedroom is a unique interior accessory for a special room.
ADVICE! To quickly cheer up after a good night's sleep, you can purchase a carpet mat. Walking on it with bare feet contributes to the rapid restoration of vital energy and awakening due to the rough wicker texture. Small models located next to the bed are appropriate for the bedroom.
- Pile
Commonly known as “fluffy”. The length of the pile varies on average from 3 to 100 mm. The higher the indicator, the softer the coating. For the bedroom, medium and high pile carpets are usually chosen. The most pleasant option for tired legs.
Carpets for the bedroom are a separate line of carpets that require careful care.
ADVICE! Difficult to care for. Dust and dirt are easily retained in the soft, lush structure. The ideal location is the bedside area.
How to choose?
Today, interior fashion turns to handmade creativity more than ever. A new wave of popularity is associated with macrame; a lot of wood, textiles, rope design, etc. are again appearing in interiors. This also applies to carpets! Wicker (knitted) rugs are in great demand. They can be woven from different materials: by twisting knots around the warp thread, a nice pattern is obtained.
The housewives themselves weave rugs: they cut knitted items into strips and, “according to grandma’s way,” weave small, very cozy, easy-to-wash rugs. They will look great in Scandi, boho, country, Provence, etc. interiors.
To choose the perfect carpet for your bedroom, answer the following questions:
- What role do I want the carpet to play in the bedroom? If it’s key, don’t even consider small-sized coatings.
- Do I like long pile or smooth finish? If the pile must be present, there is a wide choice: models can be long-pile, medium-pile, short-pile. The pile itself is structurally different (for example, frieze pile is a twisted version, and velor is cut loops).
- Do I need to select a zone and which one specifically? If you want a modest bedside rug, its dimensions should not exceed the contours of the bed. If you like the option of a rug by the cabinet, it may be an irregular shape. Think about where a rug would be appropriate, where it won’t get in the way, and what color it will go with.
Modern interiors can amaze with color, stylistic solutions, and minimalism, but bedside rugs are rarely abandoned.
Boho style bedroom interior design ideas
Today, there are a large number of options for decorating a bedroom using carpets. Due to the fact that the product market offers a wide range of different carpets, everyone can choose the option that best suits the design of their living space. Thus, in some cases, it will be appropriate to use even a red carpet in the bedroom, but do not forget that some styles are characterized by the presence of pastel and non-provocative color schemes.
Select a pattern
When choosing a rug, you should choose the option that will contrast with the floor so that it is noticeable against its background and stands out on the surface. If the carpet merges with the floor, the picture will be uncomfortable. The design of the rug in the bedroom plays an important role in the perception of the interior.
By choosing the right bedside product you can:
Strengthen the main palette of the bedroom. The rug is in harmony with the color of the bedspread, walls and textiles used.
Create unique color schemes - the carpet is bright and catchy, the shade is complemented by decorative pillows or a cute lamp.
If the shades of all the surfaces of the room match, then a rug of a contrasting color will save the situation.
Choice
Pastel muted colors fully contribute to rest and relaxation.
If black or white predominates in the interior, then a bright rug, for example red or another color of your choice, will become an accent spot.
Designers believe that a bedroom cannot be complete without a bedside rug.
Form
According to the teachings of Feng Shui, oval bedside rugs for the bedroom mean peace.
If you need to add severity to the room, austerity, then the choice is obvious - a rectangular rug.
The size of the rug determines the overall look of the bedroom. If the room is small and compact, then the rug should be small.
Texture of rugs
You can look in more detail about rugs intended to be placed next to the bed in numerous specialized videos on the Internet, look through catalogs of photos of a bedside rug for the bedroom and make your choice. The choice should be one that will give the room warmth and comfort.
Forms
Modern manufacturers produce mainly rectangular-shaped products, but on store shelves today you can also find round, oval, square, figured carpets and semi-elliptical-shaped products. It is best to choose the shape of the carpet to match the interior of the room, for example, if you have a round bed, it is best to choose a round carpet, however, a rectangular carpet will look symmetrical here. Both options will perfectly emphasize the original shape of the bed: one will support it in style, the other will highlight it in an original way due to contrast.
Most often, rectangular rugs are used to decorate a bedroom in a high-tech or minimalist style; they are practical, aesthetic, inexpensive, and have clear and strict lines. Round or oval products most often have a decorative function, personifying spirituality and tranquility. It is better to place them in the center of the room or as an accent near a large window. Square carpets are more often used to delimit a room into functional zones.
Curly carpets in the form of stars, hearts, cars and other figures are perfect for a children's bedroom, but with a special design approach, such carpets can be placed in an original way in an adult bedroom, thereby diluting its strict interior with unusual shapes.
Material and size
Various materials are used to make carpets:
- Cotton. Such carpets are relatively cheap and economical and easy to clean. Natural material allows air to pass through well, but wrinkles quickly
- Natural wool. These carpets are very durable and warm, which creates a comfortable environment, especially in winter. The most glamorous and expensive option is cashmere carpets, which are very durable. However, they can be susceptible to moths and get dirty quickly.
- Fur. Carpets with pile of various lengths are available for sale. Connoisseurs of luxury and softness can order a carpet made from animal skins for their bedroom
- Silk. Unusually pleasant to the touch and highly durable. This material allows you to create magnificent and intricate patterns; its threads are characterized by extraordinary flexibility and strength. However, they quickly lose their color and are short-lived
- Viscose. They are a good alternative to natural carpets. Viscose dyes well and its color lasts for a long time. Such products are strong and durable. Their disadvantage is the ability to deeply absorb moisture. Cherry or orange juice stains are very difficult to remove.
- Polyamide
- Microfiber
- Polyester
- Polypropylene
- Flock
Kinds
Bedside rugs vary depending on textures. The most cozy and interesting option is a fluffy carpet made of natural fur. It is very pleasant on the feet, so this product will fit perfectly into the bedroom; you can get out of bed and step on it with your bare feet. Such a rug is quite difficult to care for, but the bedroom is a more intimate room, which is usually not a walk-through room, so you won’t have to clean it very often. Fur rugs can be with long or short fur. Long pile looks nicer on such a product, but short pile carpets are more practical.
A rougher option is a rug made of ordinary fabric. Typically, such models have a heterogeneous structure, but are perfect for foot massage. They are also pleasant to step on, despite their rough texture. You can also purchase a completely smooth mat, but it is better if it is made from natural materials, since it is more pleasant to the skin and will not be very cold. If you have wall hangings, it is better to purchase a bedside rug for the bedroom from the same material, since this way you can create a beautiful and unique ensemble.
Also, bedside rugs differ in their shape. This may be an abstract option that is unlike any other figure. More classic and popular are oval, round, square, diamond-shaped, triangular and other geometric options. Each specific shape suits a specific bedroom style, so this should be taken into account. Very unusual, but budget models of carpets for bedrooms can be easily found in the Ikea store. There is a huge selection of such interior items; products can be found there for any bedroom style.
Size range
The size of bedroom carpets depends on the characteristics of a particular room.
In the desire to satisfy the most demanding preferences of customers, brands produce different variations of size groups, which are conventionally divided into:
- small and small, accentuating one area of the bedroom or serving as a bedside rug;
- medium ones, covering the area under the bed and having a margin of at least 50-70 cm on each side;
- large, the dimensions of which allow you to place the carpet over the entire area of the room.
The parameters of each group allow slight deviations up or down, although manufacturers try to adhere to generally accepted standards.
Measurements vary by shape:
- rectangular and oval options are 60x100, 80x150, 90x150, 120x180, 150x200, 170x240, 200x300, 250x300, 250x350, 300x400, 350x400, 400x500, 400x600, 500x600 cm;
- round and oval models adhere to the parameters 60x60, 80x80, 100x100, 150x150, 200x200, 250x250, 300x300, 350x350, 400x400 cm.
Interior placement options
There are no clearly developed instructions for the placement of rugs and rugs in the bedroom, however, experienced designers use certain rules that allow them to be placed most advantageously in any room.
Classic option. In this case, the rug is placed along the bed, which can be especially common if one edge of the bed is adjacent to the wall. Also, often the bed is simply placed on a carpet, which in this case should be much larger in size than the size of the sleeping bed. Thus, your “barefoot area” will be reliably covered with a soft and comfortable floor covering.
Materials
The material from which the carpet is made plays an important role, since it directly affects the sensations arising from touching the product:
Cotton carpets are not only very light and pleasant to the touch, but also quite warm and functional.
- Carpets of the highest quality are often made from special Het-set threads. The surface of the carpet looks like a woolen product and is very pleasant to the touch, and the product itself has a number of advantages: it does not electrify, does not pill, and is very warm.
- Polypropylene carpets have a high degree of wear resistance and incredible practicality, which are also incredibly warm and attractive in appearance. It is worth noting that this material can simultaneously be used to make the base of the carpet and to create its pile.
- In addition, other materials that have many advantages are used to make carpets. For example, frieze, acrylic, polyester, mat.
Stylish new items
Now there are a huge number of new products among such products. So, some manufacturers offer to purchase a bedroom rug with an alarm clock. The essence of this technology is that in the morning you hear an alarm clock, and in order to turn it off, you need to stand with both feet on the carpet, and only in this case will the alarm clock turn off. This unusual solution is perfect for those who have a hard time waking up in the morning and love new technologies.
A very unusual solution is a bedside rug with slippers. That is, the rug itself looks quite ordinary, but it has a compartment into which you can insert slate slippers, which are made of the same material. They are not at all noticeable against the background of the carpet. When you wake up in the morning, you can stand on the mat and immediately put on slippers that will keep you warm. This is very unusual and convenient, such a solution can surprise anyone.
Nowadays carpets from Belgium are very beautiful and popular. These are 100% natural products made from silk, viscose or wool. Such products are quite expensive, but very high quality. Usually such models are decorated with beautiful patterns and designs. Belgian carpets are very wear-resistant, so they last a long time. These are very soft carpets that are easy to care for. They will fit perfectly into the interior of any bedroom. There are also Belgian carpets with very unusual designs.
A bedside rug in the shape of an animal skin is very stylish and unusual. This can be either natural skin or its artificial analogue. This way you can liven up your bedroom interior and make it more chic. This solution would be perfect for a bedroom in a Country or classic style. In this case, the bedroom is usually decorated with other details with an animal print, which replicates the skin carpet. It can bring comfort to your home and add a sense of luxury.
Patchwork style rugs are very fashionable now. This is a technique with which products are made from small pieces of different fabrics, which may differ in texture, color, size and appearance. As a rule, contrasting materials are used for this, which can add brightness to any room interior. This bedside rug will fit perfectly into a modern-style bedroom or into any nursery.
Orthopedic bedside mats with rubber fibers are very popular for children's bedrooms. They can make your baby's feet healthy because they have a massage effect. Carpets in the shape of some animals or cartoon characters are also suitable for children's rooms. They look bright and interesting.
Textured bedside rugs are now very fashionable and versatile. As a rule, these are products that depict voluminous flowers, as well as a very beautiful geometric print. The last option is perfect for a bedroom in an ethnic style; it can diversify the interior.
Modern bedrooms often feature items with African motifs. This bedside rug looks very original. Most often, this is a carpet with an unusual pattern - models made of textiles with fine and dense knitting, for the creation of which brown, red, burgundy and yellow threads are used.
Bedside rugs with 3D patterns are also very popular now. These are ordinary flat models on which patterns are depicted using a special technique, which assumes that such a pattern will look three-dimensional. This is a very impressive and chic rug that will become a bright accent in any bedroom. Such products can be purchased for both children's and adult bedrooms. There are a huge number of 3D rugs with a wide variety of designs - these include children's drawings, flowers, sea motifs, nature, and much more.
To learn how to knit a rug from old scarves, see the following video.
Placement of the carpet in the bedroom
If you've already completed your bedroom interior design or remodel and you're not sure which rug to choose to best suit your bedroom, consider how you want to place it. Don't buy a rug that is too big because it will make the room look cramped or you will have to put the rug under the furniture, which is not a desirable situation. Choose a rug that covers a maximum of 50% of the room's surface area or, better yet, 2-3 small round rugs.
- The size of the rug plays an important role in its harmony with the rest of the decor in the room and with the style of the interior. If you don't carefully measure your space before purchasing, you may end up with some unpleasant surprises: An area rug that is too large will have to be adjusted later, and an area rug that is too small may look awkward.
- Choose your rug with three central elements in mind: the bed, chest of drawers and closet. The length of the carpet in the bedroom should exceed the length of the bed, and its width should exceed the sum of the same dimensions of the bed and other pieces of furniture so that they can be completely placed on its surface. If you have a spacious bedroom with a double bed, the rug should be able to extend 20-40cm beyond the bed;
- If you don't want to cover the area under your bed with a rug, then you can choose a rug set. This set should contain at least 2-3 longer rectangular rugs that can be placed next to the bed, from left to right, and also in front. This way you will also feel that warmth and comfort under your feet in the morning.
Which carpet to choose for the bedroom
In addition to the look, colors and design, in the case of a bedroom rug, the fibers and attention to detail in terms of how it was woven is also very important because it matters in terms of quality and comfort. In your bedroom, you'll want a rug that provides comfort as well as soundproofing and heat-insulating properties . Additionally, you must ensure quality and durability.
Recommended textures for a bedroom rug are wool (these rugs are very warm but difficult to care for) and polypropylene.
1. Wool carpets for bedroom are one of the best and durable carpets to choose from. The type of fiber a rug is woven from is an indicator of its durability. If your budget allows, always choose a bedroom rug made from natural fibers: 100% wool or a silk-wool blend. You will feel unprecedented comfort every time you step on it. The material obtained by processing wool is extremely durable, elastic, easily molded and dyed into desired colors, and these colors do not fade over time.
2. Man-made fiber rugs - These are designed to perfectly imitate the look and texture of natural materials such as wool. Polypropylene carpet (a versatile and durable fibre) can also take the form of an extremely flexible and durable synthetic fiber used to make a variety of carpet designs.
3. Viscose Rugs – These have a distinct look with a custom pattern and finish that stands out. Viscose, considered a semi-natural or semi-synthetic fabric, is durable, stretchy, flows, allows air to circulate and can easily be confused with natural silk due to its luster, texture, fineness and flexibility.
4. Sisal rugs are durable and high quality, you can easily achieve a modern look as well as a classic, traditional, rustic look while being very versatile. At the same time, its neutral lines and colors create a calm and relaxed atmosphere in the room, making a sisal rug a good choice for the bedroom . A sisal rug absorbs moisture on hot summer days, keeping the room cooler, preventing dust from being absorbed into the fiber, and is very easy to care for.
The way a rug is woven is an important aspect because its durability and appearance depend on it.
5. Carpets with loops . The threads of these rugs pass through the material at the base of the rug, and once they reach the surface, the ends of the threads are left uncut. The advantages of these carpets are increased stain resistance, easy care and durability. On the other hand, they are not very soft compared to thread-cut carpets, but this does not make them any less suitable for the bedroom. If it has a high density, a thread-loop rug can be a good choice for your bedroom furnishings .
6. Carpets with cut threads. If the weave loops are cut evenly, the carpet will have a fluffy surface. The angle at which the threads are cut, as well as the way the threads are arranged later, are details that determine the final texture of the rug. These rugs are a viable option in the bedroom because they are extremely soft, but not all of them retain their nice appearance over time, so you may need to replace them. Long shaggy rugs are among the favorites for use in modern and non-conformist bedrooms.
The color of the rug should perfectly match the rest of the room. Ideally, you should choose a soothing shade. In other words, it would be good to try to avoid strong (intense) colors and instead use shades such as light blue, pastel yellow or neutral shades of cream and light brown.
7. Simple carpets. In case of single color rugs, without printing, you can choose depending on the style of the bedroom or your favorite color. You can choose between dramatic colors, neutral colors or mid-tones. The versatility of single color rugs gives you the opportunity to decorate your bedroom however you want. This is the type of rug that will never go out of style.
8. Carpets with prints. From classic prints to details and patterns or contemporary styles, these rugs can be a focal point of interest in a bedroom. If your bedroom has a simple style but you want to add some flair, you can choose a rug with a dynamic stripe print. As for the classic “Persian” oriental rug, this is a rug that will not go out of style for a long time.
9. Shaggy carpets. A favorite in the '70s and making a comeback today, the fluffy shag rug is certainly always on trend. This is due to the fact that it can be combined with a very diverse series of decors, both classic and modern, providing an element of cohesion between the other decorative elements of the room in which it is located.
10. Northern carpets . They leave a new mark on any bedroom design and because they differ from other rugs with traditional stylized prints and permanent geometric reinterpretations, often natural fabrics and unique color combinations.
If the bedroom furniture is dark, choose a rug in light colors, and if there are a lot of decorative items in the room, a rug in one color is recommended, which will not burden the room further. If the decor is minimalist, choose unique models and combinations .
Shape and dimensions
The size should correlate with the parameters of the bedroom. Small carpets are coverings with an area of no more than 3 square meters, medium ones are coverings with an area of 3-6 square meters, large ones - from 6 meters. If you decide that your bedroom must have a large carpet, at least 2.5 m wide, try to choose a carpet of calm colors, preferably without patterns (or with a blurry, unobtrusive print). Such products are located under all the furniture in the room.
Medium rugs logically and concisely highlight a certain area in the bedroom - for example, a dressing table. Small rugs serve mostly as color contrasts or complements. They help to highlight the right colors in the bedroom. As for the shape, the classic options are rectangle and square. Other shapes (and oval carpets too) are used more to create interior accents. Oval carpets are great at highlighting an area with a mirror. Carpets can highlight a certain piece of furniture: for example, repeat the shape of a corner sofa or table.
How to choose a carpet for your interior
The appearance of carpets is very diverse and is made in various stylistic directions - minimalism, modern, hi-tech, country, classic, eclectic and many others. They are used in any room, regardless of size, purpose and interior design.
A carpet in the interior of an apartment or country house can create coziness even if there is a minimum of furniture installed in the room. If you think through the interior to the smallest detail, taking into account the shape, ornament, texture, size of floor products, the result can be an ideal interior design.
Designer tips on how to choose a carpet in style:
If your room is furnished in a modern style, which is characterized by light colors and a minimum of furniture and decor, then the color palette of the purchase should match the curtains and upholstery. An excellent option that will add harmony to your home. All kinds of patterns and images of animals are perfect. The color of the carpet should be matched to the interior, which is made in a classic style.
It is important that the coating differs in color from the finishing material of the floor. Solid colors and classic small patterns are good. Modernism and art deco are characterized by luxury and showiness, so samples with high pile, lumpy relief, but with neutral colors will look best. For Provence, country and other ethnic styles, choosing carpet decor is both easier and more difficult at the same time
It is necessary to accurately match the national color, so you cannot always find the necessary samples in an ordinary construction hypermarket. Lovers of shabby chic and boho are in the best position. They know exactly what they need - stripes, flowers, polka dots of various colors and textures.
Classic style carpets (photo)
As modern designers note, a carpet is not a thing of the past; this decorative item can become a highlight that will give the interior completeness, warmth and comfort. A product with a beautiful pattern will emphasize a particular style, add a touch of sophistication, and make the room visually spacious. To make the right choice, you need to focus on the design and decoration of the bedroom. A classic style carpet will be a universal solution.
If you have antique pieces of furniture or decor, a faded-colored carpet will fit perfectly into the bedroom - this is the so-called “shabby chic”, which implies an aged effect. At first glance, it may seem that the product has faded and lost its original appearance, but this is the beauty of it.
Bedroom carpet sizes
Product sizes come in all sorts of sizes. This allows buyers to choose the optimal solution specifically for their room.
It is worth focusing on its area, taking into account the chosen place for placing the carpet and many other points.
Purpose of purchase
Compact options can be used to delimit functional areas. Models with fancy configurations and laconic bedside rugs will advantageously complement the overall style of the room. If the emphasis is on coverage, you need to make a choice in favor of large and medium dimensions.
The degree of importance of tactile sensations and desired hygiene indicators. The complexity of care depends on these points
It should be borne in mind that a carpet made of natural wool is an expensive, luxurious item with its own characteristics. It retains odors, quickly becomes dirty, and fungus and parasites easily grow in it. However, it is softer, more elastic and environmentally friendly than its synthetic counterpart.
Pleasantness to the touch is an indispensable requirement both for a carpet in a small bedroom and for a rug in a spacious apartment. Options with different pile lengths look equally beautiful. Long-pile products serve as a design element, while rugs with a smooth surface are used in the sleeping area.
Say Yes to the Carpet
Just a couple of years ago, designers were very skeptical about the idea of a bedside rug in the bedroom. Now everything has changed - nowadays rugs are considered a mandatory attribute of apartments for sleeping. Softness and tactile pleasantness allow these products to create an indescribable atmosphere of coziness and comfort. It is also worth noting that it is in the bedroom that a person walks barefoot more often than in other places in the apartment. In this situation, the carpet helps to obtain more vivid tactile sensations - it is much more pleasant to get up on it in the morning rather than on a cold floor.
If there is a baby in the family, he often spends his first years in his parents' bedroom. He, like adults, will enjoy spending time crawling and walking on the fluffy surface. So a carpet on the floor in the bedroom will give harmony not only to the environment, but also to all household members.
Color solutions
The mood and atmosphere in the room as a whole largely depends on the color of small details:
For example, a bedroom with a predominance of too light shades may seem boring, but in addition to a blue bedside rug it will sparkle with new colors. A white room can start to get stressful and seem dull over time, so you just need to dilute a large number of light colors. This is easy to do, just add a yellow, orange, pink or lilac rug to the interior, as well as curtains to match it. The interior of a room in a minimalist style, with a predominance of black and white tones, can be complemented by a two-color rug with a simple animal print - zebra.
Black and white elegant stripes will emphasize the advantages of the interior, and will also attract attention, diverting it from the shortcomings of the bedroom interior. In addition, other options for animal prints look quite stylish, but they are only suitable for rooms with a corresponding, extravagant interior.
Bedroom carpet colors
The color palette of shades will delight you with its diversity. Discreet and monochromatic options will help create a pleasant atmosphere in the room, conducive to a good rest.
In catalogs you can find monochromatic options. They look very discreet. Traditional shades will fit well into the interior. Often there is a combination of several tones. It is important that they look good together.
Carpets decorated with different designs are popular. There may be attractive patterns. Floral motifs are of interest. Also, catalogs often contain all kinds of ornaments.
Care Tips
To increase its service life, you should provide the bedside mat with appropriate care conditions. Let's take a closer look at what should be taken into account when cleaning the room and cleaning the product itself.
Since the rug is located in the bedroom - a room intended for sleep and rest, where a person spends quite a lot of time, you should take special care of the cleanliness of the product:
- First of all, in order to prevent the occurrence of an unpleasant odor and the process of rotting fibers, you should lay the rug only on a dry floor surface.
- It is best to periodically unfold the product, distributing the load on its different parts. This life hack will help extend the life of the product, since it will reduce the rapid wear of one of the parts of the carpet.
- It is best to avoid prolonged exposure of the carpet surface to direct sunlight as this can affect the breakdown of the fibers. When you're not in the bedroom, it's best to cover the windows with curtains - this will help protect the rug, as well as other furnishings, from the stinging ultraviolet rays.
- It is necessary to clean the rug with a vacuum cleaner several times a week so as not to provoke the accumulation of large amounts of dust. Once every two to three months it is worth cleaning its back side, and once a month you can think about wet cleaning the product.
- If possible, the product should be subjected to regular dry cleaning, then frequent wet cleaning will not be so necessary.
- It is also worth considering that when cleaning wet, the rug will need to be thoroughly dried and only then laid on the floor and covered the surface under the furniture.
Carpets in the bedroom: size and placement rules
Carpets vary in size and functionality. Therefore, the location directly depends on the purpose of its use. Traditionally, carpets are laid on the floor and hung on the walls. Successful placement will provide a pleasant feeling when you are in the room. If everything is more or less clear with wall-mounted ones, then with floor-mounted ones things are different.
The base of the carpet is one of the key points of choice.
Choosing the best option in a particular case is not as simple a task as it might seem at first glance. It seems complicated: I bought it and laid it out. However, an incorrectly selected size can create a feeling of bulkiness or, conversely, chaos. Taking into account the area, in particular the bedside area, will help avoid internal dissonance within the room.
Each type of carpet is unique in its own way; due to the fibers themselves and the filling density of the fabric, they differ in different types of texture.
There are two options for the location of the palace.
- Decorative
Adds brightness and contrast to the environment. Attracts attention to detail, for example highlighting the refined shape of a flower stand. In such cases, preference should be given to small rugs of various shapes and colors.
A high-quality carpet will serve as an interior decoration for many years, having an attractive appearance for quite a long time.
- Functional, practical
The bed is of key importance. Its dimensions determine the choice of coating and method of placement. The size depends on the wishes of the owners. The carpet under the bed in the bedroom is considered a classic of the genre. You can lay it either flat or at an oblique angle, when part of the bed will not stand on it.
Carpets are made in bulk by machine using professional equipment, at home on a special machine, or manually using improvised means.
IMPORTANT! You should not try to fill the entire space entirely. It is enough to cover the side areas and the foot. It is better to place large furniture on a “bare” floor. If desired, you can decorate a chest of drawers or a dressing table with a separate small rug or do without it.
There is no universal placement scheme and dimensional grid. Products of impressive size and their correct placement can create a unified thematic idea. Small ones will highlight individual details. As a result, a feeling of completeness will be created in the image of the living space.
Carpets have a rich model range, distinguished by a variety of sizes, allowing the fabric to fit most harmoniously into the interior of any room area, even small ones.
How to lay the bed correctly?
A traditional element is a carpet in the “barefoot area,” that is, near the bed. This effectively makes the sleep area stand out from the general background. If the carpet is large, then you can place it under the bed - it will extend beyond its outline. This is a common arrangement, but it is only suitable for smooth carpets. If you follow the fashionable scheme today, then place a carpet on the floor so that it lies across the sleeping area and the bed only stands halfway on it.
Sometimes the owners decide to surround the bed with carpets on all sides: on the sides and at the foot. The option is bold, although symmetry and visual orderliness are not difficult to achieve in this way. Another option is two bedside rugs on each side. If you like simple interiors, these can be patchwork, woven rugs that wash well and look cute and rustic warm. The option with asymmetry is complex and requires an artistic eye: all the interior elements are geometrically separated and at the same time look organic - not an easy task.
How to position it correctly
How to choose a carpet for your living room interior
Remember a few important rules regarding how carpets are placed in the interior, based on their color, shape and functionality:
A light (white, pastel shades) carpet visually increases the space. Looks good in monochromatic small rooms that lack either light or furniture.
Cool shades (from gray to green spectrum) create a feeling of tranquility and set the mood for sleep or work. When the gaze glides over such icy shades, it does not cling to anything, so a person can concentrate on his business. A good option for a work bedroom or for people who have problems sleeping or concentrating.
Warm shades, on the contrary, evoke passion and a storm of emotions. It’s easy to overdo it – a bright red carpet in orange tones will look more vulgar than beautiful. However, it is warm tones that can radically change the mood of a room - a carpet of this color will add color and light.
In patterned fabric, one can always identify one leading shade - the background or the color of the largest elements. This color can match the sofa, walls, floor or curtains in the room, the second color can correspond to small details, patterns on the curtains or pillows on the sofa, flowers in a vase or a painting on the wall. Some colors can be left alone and not emphasized. There are two universal options for placing a carpet in a room. The first is when only the back or front legs of the furniture are on the carpet, and a table or chest of drawers is located in the center of the carpet. This way the room is zoned. And the second is when all the legs of the bed are located on the carpet. Then you need to leave at least forty centimeters of space between the carpet and the walls.
If you need to elongate a room horizontally, turn to asymmetrical shaped skins or rugs and place them vertically, touching only one pair of legs.
A bed or table with wide and flat legs should not be placed on a fluffy or long-pile carpet. They leave scuff marks on the pile
In this case, either look for a bed with thin legs or several fluffy rugs that you place around the perimeter of the bed, and not under it.
Peculiarities
Carpets originate from the distant and mysterious East, where in ancient times they knew what real comfort was. The modern bedside rug for the bedroom is far from its ancestor. In terms of zone coverage, it is significantly inferior to its more spacious counterparts, is aimed at creating comfort and preserving heat, and has excellent sound insulation.
Today, such accessories can transform any interior, making it softer. Wall carpets located in close proximity to the bed (for example, at the head) in a rustic style can represent an exact thematic tandem with them.
Floor rugs are bright accents of the sleeping area, hinting at the delicate taste of the home owners. They vary in width, length, color, mood, texture. The materials used to make them are varied and warm: the main task of such a carpet is to make the user’s ascent comfortable.
Tile
Carpet in the kitchen interior
Ceramic tiles are the most durable and wear-resistant flooring material currently available. It imitates many textures and colors, so it doesn’t look like an alien element in the bedroom. For example, when creating a Mediterranean style and ethnic trends, you need a stone, mosaic, or clay floor covering. In high-tech, glossy, dark porcelain tiles are often used; in lofts, brick-like tiles are used, which are laid not only on the floor, but also on the wall; mirror tiles are actively used in classic interiors.
You can lay different floor heating systems under the tiles: water, electric, infrared. Easy to clean and resistant to mechanical damage, it will last for decades until you get tired of it. For greater comfort, you will have to choose bedside rugs for the bedroom on the tiled floor; see a photo example of such a solution in the gallery.
Varieties
Modern rugs and rugs come in a wide variety of colors and varieties, so you need to be very careful when choosing them, especially when it comes to the bedroom. There are several classifications of carpets, each of which can give you a special idea about a given product.
- Based on the type of production, floor coverings are divided into handmade carpets and carpets produced in a factory using machine production. The most expensive handmade product is the Persian carpet, which has a rich pattern, thick pile, and is created using only natural materials. Knitted carpets should also be included here - many people prefer to knit them themselves at home from various available materials, but knitted carpets from famous craftswomen are still in great demand. Such carpets are distinguished by their original design and exclusivity. But still, most modern products are produced using machines, which makes their cost so pleasant and affordable for the average consumer.
- According to the production method, floor products are conventionally divided into woven, needle-punched and needle-punched. Woven ones are the most expensive due to the complexity of their creation and the manual labor involved in this process.
- When choosing a carpet for a bedroom, the height of the pile plays a huge role, so today floor mats are produced to suit consumer tastes with a small pile, or no pile at all, and there are also long- and medium-pile products. For the bedroom, it is best to opt for carpets with long and soft pile, because people most often move around this room barefoot, and therefore the floor here should never be cold. And natural products with fluffy pile are perfect for ensuring that the floor in the room is always pleasant to the touch.
- And, of course, we should not forget the material from which various types of original and standard carpet products are created today. Today, these products are made from cotton and jute, wool and acrylic, bamboo and hemp, seaweed and silk and many other unusual or familiar materials. It is thanks to the material from which such a product is made that the quality characteristics of the coating itself will depend - will it be hard or soft, warm or cold, will it last five years or be durable.
- Of course, there are carpets that are simply blasphemous to put on the floor - they are distinguished by their richness of colors and excellent appearance. Therefore, until now, many of these products take up space not on the floor, but on the walls of the room, while creating a very original interior design in the oriental style; the walls of the rooms in this case receive additional warmth and decoration. But still, most coverings take up space on the floor, giving other products their rightful place on the walls.
- Small-sized rugs, long runners, carpets, rugs - all these types of carpets are used for placement in various rooms depending on their purpose. Rugs are used in small rooms where a standard carpet will not fit, runners take their place in hallways and long halls, carpet in children's rooms, rugs in rooms with high traffic.
A few words about the color scheme
When choosing carpet colors for a bedroom, everything is individual, although you still need to adhere to some universal principles. For example, if the carpets in the living room and hallway can be bright and extravagant, then the bedroom requires a calmer color scheme.
Indian Agra carpet in a classic bedroom (designer Julia Mikos)
A few more recommendations:
- The floor covering is a decorative frame of the carpet, so in no case should it merge with it.
- The predominant color or individual shades of the carpet should be combined with furniture upholstery, wallpaper and curtains. To create color harmony in the room, use textiles (decorative pillows, tablecloth, bedspread) of similar shades.
- Add color accents using contrasting carpet fabrics. This method is effective in minimalist interiors.
Indian silk carpet in a classic bedroom
Fashionable handmade MIKOS cream-colored carpet in the bedroom. Project: SioCreation. Stylist: Nelly Muratova, Photo: Artem Ivanov.
The online carpet store ANSY Carpet Company offers 5,000 handmade canvases at the most affordable prices in Moscow. For our clients - free assistance from interior designers in selecting carpets and the opportunity to try on any number of models in your apartment. The selection of a model for the interior is also carried out remotely based on photos sent by the client.
Features of choosing the right one for your home
When choosing carpet products, it is important to consider not only quality and beauty, but also their intended purpose. So, for example, for a bedroom it is better to choose options with long pile
They will make the room even quieter and more comfortable. Sizes may vary, it all depends on the area of the room and personal preferences. It is advisable to use pastel-colored coverings, combining them with blankets, bedspreads and curtains
So, for example, for a bedroom it is better to choose options with long pile. They will make the room even quieter and more comfortable. Sizes may vary, it all depends on the area of the room and personal preferences. It is advisable to use pastel-colored coverings, combining them with blankets, bedspreads and curtains.
In the bedroom, the main thing is that the edges protrude beyond the bed by 50-70 cm, otherwise it will be almost invisible.
A carpet with medium or small pile is ideal for the living room. In a light room it is better to give preference to cool shades, and a dark room will be refreshed by warm colors.
The combination of carpet and floor in the same color scheme looks very elegant. However, if the floor is dark, you can play with contrast.
Most often, soft flooring is laid on the floor in the living room. After all, this room is the center of the house; the whole family, guests, and children often gather here.
If you need to emphasize the advantages of a furniture set, you should choose plain products
Coverings with patterns or patterns will distract attention from the interior. Worn carpets that appear slightly sun-bleached are considered fashionable.
They are simply ideal in combination with antique furniture.
The classic style is combined with floral or arabesque motifs.
Choice of nursery (for children)
For a children's room, options with medium or long pile, bright and colorful colors are more suitable.
You should pay attention to the ease of care of the coating and whether it contains harmful components and materials. Natural products with antiseptic impregnation guarantee the absence of fungus and mold
The brightest and most unusual colors can be enjoyed right here - in the child’s room!
Good fabric feels good on your feet. Natural wool is the most natural, soft and delicate material. Artificial materials are only approximately similar to the original.
When purchasing, it is important to pay attention to:
- quality;
- the smell of the product;
- density;
- tactile sensations;
- wrong side;
- environmental friendliness;
- wear resistance;
- decorativeness;
- hygiene.
The picture depicts cartoon characters, animals, and plants.
Often the carpet is used as a playground. According to the law, a guarantee is provided for carpets. Refunds are made if there is a manufacturing defect.
What to look for: advice from leading experts in interior design
Over time, the color palette, sizes and shapes of products change, but the fashion for carpets is unlikely to ever go away. Without it, the image of the room seems unfinished, and the room is somewhat faceless and empty.
Choosing a carpet is a matter of taste and financial resources. However, one should not neglect the advice of design specialists who have accumulated knowledge and increased it over the years in order to pass this experience on to the masses.
- Before you buy, you should decide on the location, take into account the style of the room and furniture set.
- Choose the appropriate shape and texture.
- Study performance characteristics and care recommendations.
- Decide on a color scheme.
- After the carpet has been laid out, it must be vacuumed thoroughly.
Regardless of whether a rug is purchased to match or contrast, the shade should be pleasant and appropriate.
And finally, some tips.
- We are looking for carpet for the bedroom with our feet. It should not cause discomfort when waking up. After all, it is the first place that the foot of an awakened person touches.
- Should not occupy more than 2/3 of the room
The carpet in the bedroom is a great addition to the image of the room. Properly selected size, color, and material of the product will create a unique look for the room and set priorities. A correctly chosen carpet for the bedroom floor should fit well with the design of the space, and not stand out from the general background.
The carpet in the bedroom should be soft, pleasant to the touch, protecting the surface of the floor covering from drafts and your feet from the cold.
Materials
Traditionally, carpets were made from wool and silk. Now these materials are also popular, but many others have appeared that are used in production, not inferior in quality, but having some of their own advantages.
Wool. Usually sheep's wool is used, less often (but more expensive) cashmere. Such carpets are warm, soft, have excellent quality and last a very long time. They are also easy to clean, which is a definite plus for carpet.
Their disadvantage lies primarily in their high price, and also in the fact that wool is quickly susceptible to the influence of moths (although manufacturers pre-treat their products with special compounds). It is also worth considering that wool is very difficult to dye, so there are no bright carpets made from natural wool.
Silk. These are the most expensive and most durable carpets. They are soft, and the peculiarity of their weaving allows you to create any pattern. But at the same time, silk carpets are susceptible to the influence of sunlight and quickly fade, and their service life is shorter than that of woolen ones.
Viscose. This is an artificial material, the production of which is based on spruce or pine (because of this, viscose is sometimes called rayon). Such carpets are easy to dye and retain their color and their original condition for a long time, although they are cheaper.
Jute. These are eco-friendly carpets made from special bushes that are known for their strength, quality and durability. The downside is that when exposed to moisture, jute rugs shrink and look slightly different than they originally did.
These are the most popular materials from which bedside carpets are made for the bedroom. There are others that have their own advantages and disadvantages, but are less in demand for various reasons.
Dimensions
For a rug to look good in your bedroom, it should be as proportional as possible to the size of the room in which you are relaxing. Typically, carpets come in standard or universal sizes to fit the dimensions of an average living room or non-standard ones.
Small rugs are usually chosen to emphasize a selected point in the interior (a rug by a chair or fireplace, a rug by the bed). The middle palace can be used to divide the room into zones. Large products are most often used to cover the entire room.
When determining the size of rug you need, be sure to consider the furniture in the room. In the bedroom, it is not advisable to cover the entire room with carpet, because under the bed the pile of the product will become a serious accumulator for dust.
Using carpet for flooring
Carpet for flooring is becoming increasingly popular. The advantages and disadvantages of carpet in the bedroom depend on the material of the fibers used during manufacturing.
If they are made of pure wool, they are distinguished by:
- Increased elasticity.
- Sufficient strength.
- High elasticity of the pile.
- Low thermal conductivity.
- High fire-fighting properties.
Disadvantages include:
- High price.
- Accumulation of static charges.
- Instability to pollution.
- Susceptibility to mold and moths.
- The jute base, made from natural wool, is not durable and does not have moisture resistance.
- The coloring of the carpet is distinguished by the use of calm natural tones. Wool is more difficult to dye than synthetic fibers.
Advice: The negative properties of the material can be reduced by additional treatment with six dirt-repellent, antistatic and anti-moth compounds.
You can choose a carpet whose fibers are made from a combination of yarns: 80% wool and 20% synthetic fibers. This allows you to preserve the benefits of a natural surface coating and increase its wear resistance.
Synthetic carpet products are different:
- Durability.
- Wear resistance.
- No signs of deformation or dents after long-term use.
- They clean well and do not require special care.
- Relatively low cost and high practicality.
- The material for the base can be artificial felt or jute, a rubberized or rubber base, or a foam base.
Which carpet composition should you prefer?
Artificial carpet most often includes the following types of synthetic fibers:
- Polyester.
- Olefin.
- Nylon.
- Polyacrylic.
Tip: When choosing a carpet made from synthetic carpet, it is better to give preference to a covering made of polyamide or nylon. It holds the pile well, is soft, does not fade in the sun, and is easy to clean. Service life reaches 15 years.
Carpet made from acrylic threads is of lower quality. The cheapest material is made of polyester, but its service life is no more than eight years. It is hard to the touch and has a characteristic synthetic shine.
Polyester carpet
It would be a waste of money to purchase olefin or polypropylene elements. Its service life is up to seven years, but its quality does not meet modern requirements.
An alternative to olefin would be suprim and terklon, which have undergone chemical and heat treatment to increase wear resistance. It feels quite soft and has a wool-like appearance.
What are the criteria for choosing carpet for a bedroom?
The bedroom has the lowest traffic, so carpet can be used for it without high requirements for wear resistance and wrinkleability. It is better to use carpet with good antistatic properties to avoid unpleasant electrical discharges.
Non-staining and easy to clean, you need to choose carpet for a playroom or children's room. The color of the coating helps change the overall mood and appearance of the entire room.
The video shows you which carpet to choose for your bedroom. This article offers general recommendations for choosing flooring for the bedroom.
Choosing the shape of the carpet
Standard geometric shapes (square, rectangle) are still popular among manufacturers of woven products. However, experts are progressing and today offer consumers products of round, oval or polygonal shapes.
A bedroom with right angles will be ideally decorated with a square or rectangular carpet. It will also somewhat hide the excessive softness of the room if it is dominated by streamlined, rounded pieces of furniture.
You can lay a round carpet in a room with predominant right angles and lines, but then its shape will have to be balanced by the same mirror at the dressing table, as well as bedside lamps with round lampshades.
As for sheep skins, they are interestingly laid on both sides of the bed or on the side of the bedside pouffe at the foot.