No matter how long ago the first carpets appeared on the walls and floors of homes, since then this method of improving life has not lost its relevance. Carpets in modern interiors have become one of the basic elements. They serve not only as decoration and a source of warmth for the feet, but also help to organize the space of the room.
Acrylic carpet with jute base Source samad.com
Carpet in the interior: 7 selection criteria
It’s a well-known fact: even the most stylish room has an unfinished look without a carpet and looks empty, bringing to mind a public place or a museum. Designers advise approaching the selection of a product with all possible seriousness. To make the purchase successful, you need to take into account the interior design and traffic in the room, as well as pay attention to the parameters of the carpet.
On the issue of zoning Source apartmenttherapy.com
Purpose
In fact, carpets in the interior serve one of two functions. An accent carpet attracts attention and enlivens the interior, while a background carpet merges with the interior, dims its brightness and creates coziness. Additionally, both options zone, insulate and soundproof the space.
Carpet accent Source topdom.ru
Material
The composition determines the service life, appearance and cost of the carpet product; It is customary to distinguish models made from natural, artificial or mixed fiber. The following varieties can be found on sale:
- Woolen. High-quality products with a long service life (up to 30-40 years for an industrial carpet and longer for a handmade model). They are dense and wear-resistant, retain heat well, but are expensive and require careful care. Some types of wool fade in the sun and cause allergies.
Wool carpet in a modern interior Source www.love-rugs.com
- Silk. Spectacular, with a shiny surface and exquisite pattern, they retain their shape and color for a long time. Handmade products painted with durable natural dyes are especially valued. A silk product will be a worthy decoration for any interior.
Made from silk Source m-strana.ru
- Made from viscose. The glossy texture and softness are reminiscent of silk models - just as bright, but more affordable.
Model made of viscose in a modern style Source samad.com
- Made from natural materials. These are products made from bamboo fibers, as well as jute and sisal, pleasant to the touch and practical to use.
The most popular option is carpets with a mixed composition (20-30% synthetics). Their advantage is increased wear resistance and affordable cost. Synthetic products include products made from propylene, nylon, nylon, and polyester. This type of coating is the most inexpensive, easy to clean, but also short-lived. Among synthetics, acrylic carpets stand out as completely hypoallergenic and practically indistinguishable from wool.
Eco-style woven jute rug Source www.salvabrani.com
Characteristics
The main characteristics are the length of the pile and density. The length (height) of the pile determines the softness and appearance; The difficulty of care and resistance to creasing depends on it. There are three categories based on pile height:
- Short pile (thread length up to 5 mm). The most practical and easy-to-maintain products. This makes them indispensable elements in the decoration of the living room, hallway and other places with heavy traffic.
- Medium pile (7-10 mm). Durable, warm, easy to clean. The best choice for use in a medium-load room.
- Long-pile (up to 10 cm). Furry models are the most comfortable and beautiful, children adore them. Most often they are purchased for a children's room or bedroom.
Carpet density is the number of knots (lints) per unit area; The average density (sufficient for a home product) is 200-300 knots per square meter. The products also differ in the way the surface is formed. The pile can form a loop surface (when the piles are not cut), velor, frieze, and combinations thereof.
Pile catlup (with different heights) Source www.homedynamix.com
Position
The carpet is chosen taking into account not only the interior features, but also the purpose of the room, as well as the lifestyle of the owners. In this case, they are guided exclusively by common sense:
- Carpets in the interior are a good way to zone a space and combine several design elements together.
- Gone are the days when the entire room was covered with carpet, right up to the walls, from baseboard to baseboard. This method visually narrows the space, so it’s not suitable.
An example of successful zoning Source happymodern.ru
- A snow-white model with long pile will be an excellent choice for the bedside area in the bedroom, but extremely unfortunate for the room of active offspring who love to tinker with the dog.
- In a modern bedroom interior, the use of bedside products is considered not the best choice. Two rugs break up the space and are reminiscent of the design preferences of the late 80s.
- The carpet in the living room should match the size of the upholstered area. Even an exclusive designer, but small rug will be lost against the backdrop of massive upholstered furniture.
Standard solution Source m-strana.ru
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Size and shape
To understand what size carpet will ideally fit into a particular room, you will need to “try it on”. You can experiment with old newspapers by laying them out at the site of your future purchase. It is useful to take into account some subtleties:
- The shape of the product affects the shape of the room. A round rug in an elongated room will clearly be out of place.
- You cannot skimp on the size of the carpet for the soft area; it should partially (or better yet completely) go under the upholstered furniture.
Round does not mean boring Source m-strana.ru
- The carpet for the dining room is chosen so that its edge extends beyond the perimeter of the table by at least 70 cm. This way you can freely move the chairs away without fear of ruining the edge.
- For zoning, choose a model that is sufficient to fully accommodate a group of furniture (for example, a cozy chair with a floor lamp or a seating area).
- Carpets of odd shapes (other than rectangular, square or round) rarely fit into a modern interior.
- Small fashionable rugs can be used as an accent in combination with a larger piece. The idea will be especially successful in a spacious living room or library.
White faux leather rug Source m-strana.ru
Sizes used
Understanding how to choose a carpet for the living room is not always easy. There are products of all sizes. Most often, the desired set of functions serves as a guideline when selecting a suitable option:
- Any size that fits well into the decor is suitable for decoration;
- to improve the microclimate, it is better to give preference to a large product;
- Small specimens are ideal for zoning a room.
Small rugs are used as additional accessories. It is permissible to place several products in the room at the same time.
Video description
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Color
The color is selected depending on the purpose of the product. In general (without taking into account style), bright colors are appropriate for the living room and nursery, and pastel and plain colors are appropriate for the bedroom. In order for the carpet to become a decoration of the room, it is recommended not to forget about the following rules:
- You can save a lot of effort and money if you select carpet products before or together with curtains, since it is easier to match curtains to carpet than vice versa.
- An option when the room has colorful wallpaper with an intricate pattern, or upholstery with a complex print (floral, geometric) is chosen for furniture. In this case, there should be a discreet carpet on the floor, plain or with a calm pattern. The opposite rule also works - faded walls and upholstery are complemented by more saturated colors and patterns on the floor.
When a carpet saves the situation Source topdom.ru
- The carpet pattern contains a floral or geometric pattern. It is advisable to support it with similar prints on curtains or furniture (not necessarily on all of it, a sofa or pouf is enough).
Play of colors Source hhobby.ru
- If the carpet desperately doesn’t fit into the interior, but you don’t want to give it up. A good way to support something you like is with sofa cushions with a similar color scheme.
Cushions and an armchair balance out the carpet Source living.vecernji.hr
- If the walls and curtains are decorated in cool colors, you will have to choose a carpet product with synthetic pile. The fact is that natural models are painted with natural dyes, which for the most part are warm in tone.
Living room in cool colors Source areapl.com
- A good result is always obtained if the carpet contrasts with the color of the floor. For example, a dark oak floor will set off well a model with white, beige and pinkish-gray motifs. Floors in red-brown tones will make a successful duo with a model in light ocher and various shades of green. Light floors harmonize with products in warm colors, and gray floors with cherry or purple finishes.
Fashionable carpet with a worn effect Source dizainall.com
Drawing
The opinion that there is no dispute about tastes should not conflict with recommendations to avoid bad taste in interior design:
- Products with a central pattern (medallion) attract attention and look good in the center of the room. If you plan to place a table on the carpet, it is better to choose a model without a pronounced central medallion, perhaps with a frame around the edge.
- To create a harmonious color space, it is enough to combine the carpet with one decorative element, for example, with curtains, upholstery or wallpaper.
- It is much easier to fit a monochromatic product into the environment, as well as with an abstract or patchwork pattern. The most important thing here is to choose the right color scheme and style.
When a medallion is not needed Source the-pill.ru
How best to lay a carpet on the floor: photos and options
If you place a rug incorrectly in a room, you can disrupt the harmony of the space. There are certain techniques that designers always adhere to. Let's look at three options and look at photos of carpets in the hall.
For the whole room
A carpet can take up the entire floor space. This option is good for large rooms, because compact rooms will visually appear even smaller. It is better to implement the idea with the help of plain carpets in pastel shades. Such specimens will make the living room brighter and more spacious.
Carpet for the entire room in the living room
In front of or under the sofa
If the living room is small, it is advisable to place a small round or rectangular rug in the area in front of the sofa. This technique allows you to visually increase the area of the room. Ideally, the rug should not go under the furniture, but a dining or coffee table can be placed on it.
To highlight the sofa group, you can cover the entire furniture area with a carpet. The covering should partially or completely extend under the legs of the sofa. If there are tables in the room, it is better to place them on the carpet or in the opposite part of the room.
Carpet in front of sofas in living room
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In different zones
If your living room is connected to other rooms, such as the kitchen or dining room, you can use a rug to define the areas. It is appropriate to highlight a relaxation corner with rugs with ornaments or unusually shaped products. For the dining area, it is better to choose options in calm colors.
Zoning the living room with carpets
Advice! To zone a room, it is better to use monochrome products or rugs with the same type of prints in a color palette that is harmonious with each other. Diverse images will create a stylistic conflict and will look awkward.
How to combine carpets with interior style
All products, whether they are industrially produced or hand-woven, can be conditionally classified into one of the following groups, combined with the corresponding interior styles:
- Classic. Similar carpet products decorate museums, they can be seen in paintings by great artists or in modern mansions. Such models are distinguished by precise patterns in the style of classicism, renaissance, baroque or modern. Depending on the direction, a luxurious palette of gold, crimson, red, or pastel shades is chosen.
European modern Source wayfair.com
- Tradition. Products inspired by folk art. They are easy to recognize by their patterns - exquisite oriental (for us these are Central Asian and Middle Eastern) or more restrained European (Provence, Greek). The palette is unlimited; the theme of the carpet is mainly geometric and floral patterns. Handmade models are often made in patchwork style.
Eastern traditions in a modern interior Source www.claremontrug.com
- Ethnic style. Products brought from Egypt, Morocco and other Africa, as well as from India or Japan. For residents of these countries, local carpets are a tradition, but for us they are exotic, made in a reddish-brown natural palette with the inclusion of brighter shades.
In ethno style Source loverelation.in
- Modernity. Modern interior, one way or another, bears the hallmarks of such styles as minimalism, loft, hi-tech, eco or fusion. In principle, the carpet can be anything, but there is a strong tendency to choose products in a restrained two- or three-color palette. Preferred colors are white, brown, gray, dark blue. The pattern, if there is one, is rather geometric or abstract, and the floral pattern has little in common with the traditional one.
Dining room in fusion style Source vrn.yourroom.ru
Popular forms
Most often, classic forms of carpets are used in the living room. These include:
- rectangle;
- circle or oval;
- square.
Options suit any style. Sometimes preference is given to interesting specimens: polygons, figures with streamlined or torn edges.
An unusual carpet for the living room floor can be made in the form of an animal skin. There are original options with holes and decor.
Carpet selection
The main purpose of carpet products is to create atmosphere and comfort in the home. All products cope with this task: fleecy and lint-free, of any shape and material; provided that the model matches the interior.
For the living room
A distinctive feature of fashionable floor carpets for the living room is their beauty, presentability and durability; Usually two types of models are selected:
- For placement in front of the sofa. According to design rules, the length of the carpet should be slightly longer than the length of the sofa. The edges of the product must protrude at least 10-20 cm on each side. The width is not so important, it is determined by the free space. Also, the sofa should extend beyond the edge of the carpet by 20-25 cm.
All rules are followed Source areapl.com
- For zoning the living room. If you want to create a relaxing space in your room, a rug is ideal. To comfortably place upholstered furniture, you will need a large piece, 4x3 m or more.
Zoning the living room Source pinterest.com
The carpet is chosen after the main decoration is completed and the furniture is arranged. To decorate the living room, traditional oriental carpets, wool or silk, are in steady demand, bearing the stamp of status and luxury.
In both classic and modern interiors, carpets with a slight aging effect are becoming popular, when part of the pile is carefully trimmed to zero. In modern interiors, carpets with different textured inserts made of leather, cotton or silk look advantageous.
Artificial ingredients
Strength, lightness, ease of cleaning, unpretentiousness, durability, elasticity, elegance are inherent in things made from artificial raw materials.
Carpets are often additionally treated with anti-dirt and antiseptic compounds to improve their consumer properties.
Among the disadvantages of the products are: high electrification ability, rapid fading of paints, low environmental friendliness.
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For other premises
For other rooms, carpets are selected taking into account their functionality:
- For the hallway and door area. Low-pile models with maximum wear resistance are selected, usually made from synthetic or mixed fibers (for example, acrylic or viscose). A wicker or felt product is also suitable.
Practical and beautiful Source www.dailyherald.com
- For kitchen. It is much easier to get the coating in the kitchen dirty than in any other room, so the criterion of easy cleaning is especially important here.
Common kitchen and dining room space Source decorelated.com
- For bathroom. A rug in a potentially traumatic bathroom is absolutely necessary. The best rugs are made from 100% cotton or synthetic. If the bathroom has a heated floor, a model with a rubberized back side will not work. It’s good if the rug can be machine washed.
A soft rug of the right size Source marriagevine.com
Cotton
Buying a cotton carpet for the living room floor is a good decision. The material has amazing thermal conductivity, hygroscopicity, and “breathes”. The option is ideal for allergy sufferers. A cotton product will be inexpensive.
The negative features of things made from this material are the ability to deform, shrink, and have a low level of elasticity. Modern versions are often made from knitted cotton tape.
Bottom line
To make a room stand out, it's worth taking the time to choose a rug. While style and pattern have a lot to do with the impact a rug makes, finding the right place for it is also important. A tasteful rug is the perfect opportunity to show off your style, impress your guests and pamper your feet.
A little more attention!
Do you think such a scrupulous choice is really important - how many will notice and appreciate your efforts? Maybe it’s enough to pay attention only to the size and choose the color based on your own preferences? This approach will save you from a long and painful search of options, and will free up time for more valuable activities.
Main functions of carpets in the living room
The use of carpets in the interior of the living room has been known since ancient times. Initially, the product was laid on the floor, and later they began to additionally hang it on the wall. The item provided insulation, comfort, and decorated the interior.
In modern times, the functions of carpets are as follows:
- improvement of coziness, degree of comfort of the room;
- possibility of zoning;
- improving sound insulation;
- microclimate stabilization (humidity, temperature).
The carpet often serves as a connecting link in a design composition. The item can act as an accent. The option on the floor will have a healing effect (foot massage). Using the product makes it easier to maintain cleanliness.
Silk
The use of silk is less common. This is due to the high cost of the material. Silk items are amazingly beautiful. Elegant oval carpets for the living room are more common.
The material is popular to use in combination with wool. The option is valued for its tenderness, elasticity, and wide design possibilities.
