For many years, people have been using carpeting to decorate and insulate their homes. But if previously only a wealthy person could afford a wool or silk carpet, now the range of carpets is so wide that it can satisfy a buyer not only with an impressive wallet size, but also with various stylistic, color and texture preferences.
It is obvious that any space in the interior of which a carpet is laid on the floor becomes warmer and more comfortable. The interior is transformed depending on the surface design. But in addition to its aesthetic properties, the carpet can also perform other functions. It can serve as a sound insulator, as well as a zoning element. In addition, a designer rug can create an accent in almost any room in the home. Well, you must agree that there is nothing more pleasant than walking on the warm pile of a carpet with bare feet, instead of walking on a cold floor.
Typically, a rug is matched to an already furnished room, but sometimes the rug design is so unique and original that the entire interior is created around that focal point of the space.
Selecting a carpet based on cost and design options
propylene floor carpet
nylon carpet
knitted carpet
wool carpet
carpet made from a mixture of synthetics and wool
At the bottom of any carpet there is a marking by which you can find out not only about the composition of the product, but also about its characteristics, as well as the backing material and the properties of the coating:
- The most affordable in price and the most popular in our country in terms of sales are propylene floor carpets
. Unfortunately, its advantages end at the low cost of such coatings. The disadvantages are the high electrification of the material, poor tolerance of moisture and direct sunlight. Among other things, these carpets actively absorb dust and can hardly be cleaned properly with a regular vacuum cleaner. The service life of polypropylene carpets, unfortunately (or fortunately), is short - from two to five years. - Durable nylon carpets
are more expensive - the loops of the product are attached to a synthetic base with a special latex composition. This adds strength and elasticity to the material. - Knitted coverings
follow further in the price category. The method of making such carpets involves simultaneous weaving of the pile and its base. This increases the strength and flexibility of the finished carpet. Such carpets will last you about ten years. - The most expensive, but the highest quality carpets are made of wool
. In addition to their environmental friendliness, these carpets boast high fire-resistant properties and a very long service life - some products can last more than fifty years. As a rule, the color of a wool carpet has a light pastel palette. This is due to the fact that wool is much less susceptible to dyeing than synthetic fabric. In addition, wool carpets tend to accumulate dust and are poorly resistant to moths and mold. - A mixture of wool and synthetics
in a ratio of 80% to 20% is most effective. This union helps preserve the natural properties of the material and increased wear resistance, and also simplifies maintenance.
Advantages
Today, the issue of unavailability of carpets has been resolved: stores are full of a variety of products for every taste and budget. But what to do with other, more affordable and practical flooring options: parquet, laminate, linoleum? They are easier to care for; you don’t have to worry about whether the coating will fit into the overall picture of the room. On the one hand, one cannot help but note the ease of use of these coatings, but on the other hand, a room without an interesting accent or an original idea looks dull and empty. For the interior, something special suggests itself, something that will stand out against the background of the general decoration and furniture or, conversely, combine harmoniously, complementing the interior.
A carpet in a modern interior can become that amazing “highlight” for a room. A properly selected carpet enlivens a room, makes it cozier and more comfortable, and also serves as soundproofing and floor insulation, which is also an important advantage. Therefore, more and more often connoisseurs of comfort in the home are asking the question: how to choose a carpet for the interior?
Bedroom interior with carpets on the floor
One of the first decisions that usually comes to mind when choosing a carpet for a bedroom is a product with a long pile, which will not only create a warm and cozy atmosphere in the room for sleeping and relaxing, but will also perfectly brighten up the sounds of footsteps, creating sufficient sound insulation.
- A light-colored carpet or a product with a diagonal pattern can visually expand the space of the bedroom. You can use either a large long-pile rug for the entire room or a small fluffy bedside rug.
- A chocolate-colored long-pile carpet that occupies the entire bedroom will not only provide your feet with warmth, but will also create a unique interior design. Among other things, in combination with light walls and ceilings, such floors visually expand the space in height.
- In reality, carpeting in the sleeping area is essential to ensure that your bare feet step onto a warm, comfortable rug when you get out of bed. A carpet with a colorful pattern will look natural in a bedroom, the design of which uses monochrome types of finishing materials and decor. Conversely, a single-color carpet is recommended for use in rooms with brightly colored walls. For example, if the pattern on the wallpaper is quite active, a light, simple rug will be more than appropriate.
A bedroom is a room that needs high sound insulation and the creation of a special warm atmosphere for a restful sleep and a comfortable awakening. This is the place where we gain strength, relax and start a new day. So a combination of two carpet options can be found quite often in modern interiors. For example, one rug covers the entire area of the room, and a second small fluffy rug is placed next to the bed or chest of drawers.
For those who are not interested in pastel colors for bedroom decoration, who need dynamism even in the room for sleeping and relaxing, there is the option of using a contrasting rug design. Black and white combinations, which are echoed in other parts of the interior, look contrasting, bright and original in the bedroom.
Model size selection
In order to understand which carpet to choose for the living room and choose the right size, you also need to take into account the dimensions of the room. Designers advise that when choosing this type of covering, choose a size so that it does not reach the wall by about 20-30 cm. If the room is heavily crowded with furniture, then the optimal size is small and placed in a place where there is no or little furniture.
Large carpets visually reduce the size of the room, especially if they are made in a dark color palette
Types of carpets by size:
- Small – has a total area of three square meters. The following types can be found on sale: 0.6x1.1 m; 0.8x1.5 m; 1x2 m; 1.5x2 m.
- Medium - have a total area of three to six square meters. Types that are sold: 2x3 m, 1.5x2 m.
- Large - has an area of more than six square meters. Main dimensions: 2x3.5 m; 2x4 m; 2.5x4 m; 3x4 m; 3x5 m.
Interior of a children's room with carpets on the floor
A bright carpet with geometric patterns or images of fantastic, cartoon characters is ideal for designing a children's room with a carpet. It is very important that the pile of the covering is short - a children's carpet requires frequent cleaning, and this is not easy to do with long-pile carpets. In addition, short pile makes the coating more resistant to abrasion.
When choosing a carpet for a children's room, it is important to take into account not only the performance characteristics and aesthetic side of the issue, but also to ensure that the product is made from absolutely safe materials.
A carpet with bright squares of different colors and textures not only looks cheerful and optimistic in a children's room, but also creates an additional basis for inventing new games.
Hallway carpets
The age-old question of whether a carpet is needed in the interior of a hallway most often has a positive answer. The more important question here is what it should be. The hallway, with its functional specificity, requires frequent cleaning, including washing the floors, so covering the entire area with carpet is simply irrational. But its small round or oval specimen will become a real assistant in the fight for cleanliness. For this room it is worth purchasing synthetic fiber carpets. Acrylic and viscose are easy to clean and retain their color for a long time, so you will be delighted with unusual prints for many years.
In addition, the cost of such options is very modest, so replacing a used carpet will not create an enormous gap in the family budget.
beige carpet in the interior of a classic hallway
If you want to save a lot of money, knit the rugs for the hallway yourself, because there will always be old nylon tights and leftover fabrics in the house.
Carpets for children's rooms
A carpet in a nursery’s interior is not a luxury, but a necessity . All parents know that the favorite place for children to play is the floor. They prevent our children from hypothermia and soften falls. From this perspective, it is optimal to cover the nursery with fluffy carpets with long, thick pile. Since the room is cheerful, the colors of the carpets intended for it should be appropriate. You can look for products with a children's design theme, for example, with drawings of funny animals or images of cartoon characters. By the way, such carpets undergo additional testing for hypoallergenicity, which means that they will not harm children's health.
a bright carpet is an excellent solution for a children's room
Conclusion
Concluding the conversation, I would like to say that a carpet in an interior always looks good if the pattern is chosen correctly. Today, textured patterns are increasingly appearing on carpets, which are becoming an effective decorative element. Floral ornaments are invariably organic. Geometry helps connect colors that are considered incompatible. A checkered carpet will prevent stains from appearing, and floral motifs will definitely add tenderness to the atmosphere, but only if they are not too bright.
Living room interior with carpet on the floor
There are practically no restrictions in choosing a product for a living room design with a carpet. Most importantly in terms of style, color and texture, the rug should be consistent with the rest of the room's design. For some homeowners, it is important that the rug serves as a neutral backdrop for the furniture placed on it and fulfills its “working” functions. Others, however, believe that a rug can become an accent in the interior, acting as a focal point.
For a living room, which, among other things, contains a kitchen and a dining room, a carpet can become a zoning element, denoting the traditional boundaries of a functional segment. It is quite logical that in the kitchen area the floor will be made of ceramic or stone tiles, and on the floor in the living room segment there will be a soft and warm carpet.
In a living room done in soft natural tones, a light rug can be very well integrated and will create the warm and cozy atmosphere that the overall space needs.
Dark carpets require more thorough and frequent cleaning because even the smallest debris can be seen on such a surface. But your additional cleaning efforts are compensated by the beautiful appearance of the dark carpet, its interesting combination with other parts of the interior.
Fashionable texture of carpets 2021
The choice of texture is largely influenced by the room. In the living room and bedroom, products with thick pile will look cool, but in the hallway they are unlikely to be appropriate - you will have to clean them very often.
- Natural products made of wool or silk look best. Pleasant to the touch, they will last for decades with proper care. But the disadvantage of such coverage is the cost.
- Synthetic models made of acrylic and polyester are cheaper. They do not fade in the sun, but will last less than their natural counterparts. In addition, they are harder to the touch.
- Another option is a mixed type product, which contains artificial and natural materials. This is a good option for quality-price ratio.
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Interior of hallways and corridors
It is recommended to purchase semi-synthetic products with short pile for rooms with high traffic levels. You will be forced to clean such a carpet often; with a low pile the process will be easier and faster.
When it comes to colors, prints and patterns, it all depends on your preferences and your own ideas about aesthetics. But there are unspoken rules for combining design - if the room is decorated in light, neutral colors, then a bright carpet with a pattern or ornament will look advantageous and become the compositional center of the interior.
If the interior of a functional space has enough accents with color and texture, then it is better to choose a carpet in neutral shades.
A carpet with a colorful pattern integrates more organically into the interior if its color is already used in the design of the space, for example, on furniture upholstery or textile window decoration.
Features of Ikea carpet production
They are made by hand or on specialized machines. The price is set depending on the type of production. In production, company employees use materials such as:
- Wool.
- Silk.
- Acrylic.
- Linen.
- Viscose.
- Nylon.
It is customary to mix natural and synthetic materials, as well as use high-tech machines and equipment.
The IKEA carpet catalog is filled with a wide variety of product types. Models included:
- Carpets of different shapes (round, square, oval, rectangular and even asymmetrical).
- Large, medium and minimalist style.
- With pleasant prints and designs, or plain colors.
- With or without rich pile.
- Designed for living rooms, bedrooms, children's rooms, bathrooms, toilet rooms, as well as kitchens and hallways.
Shape, size and design of carpets
Small rugs can add variety to any room; they can be placed next to an armchair, bed, in front of a sofa or between pieces of furniture. A medium-sized rug will look natural in small spaces, bringing warmth and comfort, uniqueness and charm, creating interesting accents.
Bright carpets of small sizes and original shapes can transform the interior, bringing not only a variety of colors to it, but also raising the overall level of design in the space.
Round carpets do not so much heat the floor and create a sound and heat insulation coating; they rather act as a decorative element. Round carpets perfectly zone the space, highlighting one or another segment. In this case, the remaining elements of the interior are built around it.
In addition to differences in shape and color, carpets vary in pile length and density. Conventionally, all carpets can be divided into two types:
- Plain or smooth carpets are carpets with uncut loops or piles of uniform length. Such carpets look like a surface with a compact, uniform structure. The quality of these products largely depends on the pile being of equal length.
- Multi-level carpets - loops of such products have different heights, allowing you to create three-dimensional designs and patterns on canvas. Attractive appearance, unusual structure and high level of comfort allow you to choose a worthy option for any interior style.
Arrangement of round or oval rugs
You need to choose the dimensions of the product, taking into account the arrangement of interior elements. When using square (rectangular) coverings, sofas and armchairs are positioned so that only their front legs are on the rug. Round rugs suggest a different style of placement - they should cover most of the furniture area.
Important: this requirement does not apply to cabinets and chests of drawers. The bed can stand entirely on the carpet.
If you plan to place a dining table, the size of the cover should be such that it can completely accommodate chairs located 50-60 centimeters from the tabletop.
Carpeting as an interior design option
Like any other flooring option, carpet has its advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, you will receive a completely even and smooth coating that can insulate your floors over the entire area of the room. But on the other hand, caring for such a coating is very problematic, not to mention the fact that you will have to clean it every day if you have children and pets at home.
The most practical carpet option for residential areas is a patterned carpet with short pile. On such a product, stains are not so noticeable, and low pile will be much easier to clean.
Carpets for the living room: modern options
Carpets differ not only in design, but also in functional features, production method, and composition. Let's look at three main classifications that play a role in choice.
Lint and lint-free
Pile is additional vertical threads woven into the base. They provide softness to the floor surface and form intricate patterns. Lint-free specimens are made only from longitudinal and transverse threads. Such rugs are much harder to the touch.
The pile on living room carpets can be short, long or medium. You should choose based on the possibilities of regular care. If there are pets in the house, it is better to give preference to lint-free specimens. They absorb odors less and are much easier to clean.
Lint-free carpet
Pile carpet
Manual and machine
The rugs are made in two ways: manually or using special equipment. Machine-made copies are much more common on sale. They are affordable, durable to use and attractive in appearance.
Elite models with exquisite ornaments are made by hand. High-quality natural materials are used for production, so the prices for products are high. The most popular representatives of hand-made carpets are Persian and Iranian.
Handmade carpet
Machine made carpet
Synthetic and natural
The material in the composition determines how the products will look and how long they will last. There are carpets made from natural raw materials, which are most often produced by hand. Such models can be called exclusive, but they have disadvantages. This is difficult to care for, limited choice of patterns, high cost. In terms of durability, hand-made natural rugs are also inferior to synthetic ones.
The most budget options are completely synthetic carpets. They are often purchased for living rooms due to their resistance to stains and durability.
There are also partially synthetic specimens on sale. They are less susceptible to wear and tear than natural ones, and in appearance they are practically no different. The main thing is that high-quality synthetics are used for production. Such carpets give warmth and pleasant tactile sensations.
Carpet made from natural materials
Synthetic carpet
Plain and colored
The advantages of plain carpets in the interior are that they do not cause stylistic dissonance and are combined with other decorative items. There are no drawings on them, which means you won’t have to doubt whether such a carpet will look harmonious. Usually this option is chosen if you want something stylish and versatile.
Carpets with ornaments, photo printing, and prints are very popular. They belong to the category of colored specimens and are presented in a huge variety. You need to choose with caution, because a model that seems attractive at first glance turns out to be completely inappropriate in the interior. In order not to make a mistake, it is important to first decide on the style and furniture, and then start buying carpeting.
Plain carpet
Colored carpet
Zoning a room with carpets: wisely dividing the space
A carpet is an ideal tool for visual zoning of combined rooms. You can use a carpet to highlight one zone or emphasize several.
If the room has a fireplace, you should lay a soft rug or fluffy animal skin in front of it. A decorative element will create the desired ambiance and allow you to get ready for relaxation.
Plain rugs in neutral colors look good in the dining area. By the sofa, on the contrary, you can place a bright rug or a product with patterns.
Carpet in the middle of the room
Look at the Millennium project, bathhouse and gazebo - Relaxation room.
Carpet in the sitting area
Advice! For zoning, it is better to use models that have similar styles and shades. If you take completely diverse ones, you can disrupt the visual integrity of the design.
Palaces in the interior are the very element that, if desired, can be moved to another place and get a completely new vision of space. In the skillful hands of a person with excellent taste, such a detail will turn even the simplest room design into an exquisite signature creation. Numerous completed projects are clear proof of this theory.
Carpet in the kitchen interior
In addition to the functional features of carpeting, it is important to choose a carpet that will fit into the interior of your kitchen. It all depends on many factors: the chosen design style, color scheme, varied decor.
The palace should fit organically into the interior
We recommend taking all these characteristics into account if you want the carpet to look harmonious.
Classic style
It is better to choose a carpet in a classic kitchen from natural materials, in soft colors. As for the decor, focus on subtle patterns, geometric designs, and graceful landscapes. A patterned rug can become a real decoration for your kitchen if you choose the right image.
For a kitchen in a classic style, it is better to use soft colors
Give preference to beige and brown carpets. A white carpet can be a bold solution for a kitchen in a classic style.
A light carpet in the kitchen requires very careful care
However, keep in mind that caring for it is quite difficult - all the dirt will be visible.
Provence
For a Provence style kitchen, choose a light carpet - blue, gray. Experiment with shades of blue and green.
Carpet in Provence style
For patterns, give preference to abstraction or landscapes. Please note that for Provence, the carpet can become a key design element - in this case, it is better for you to limit the use of decor.
Country
For a country style, you can use wooden mats or wicker rugs. Choose checkered or striped patterns; various floral patterns are acceptable. The same recommendations apply to the American style of kitchen design.
Country style
It is very important that the design of the carpet is combined with the overall style of the room. Maintain uniform motifs in patterns and colors.
A very effective technique is the use of carpet colors in the decoration of the kitchen.
For example, the walls may reflect the lightest tone, while the floor may reflect the darkest. Choose accessories that fit into the palette.
High tech
For a high-tech kitchen, plain carpets are more suitable. You can choose a bright coating of the most extreme color, if it matches the overall tone. We recommend purchasing such rugs for dark monochromatic kitchens - they look very modern.
High-tech style
One of the latest trends is vinyl carpets. Of course, their heat-saving functions are questionable, but for high-tech or modern styles, due to their smooth glossy texture, they are ideal. Plus, they are very easy to care for.
In general, we recommend avoiding carpets that are too light. No matter how impressive they look, caring for them is not the easiest task. Most likely, you will have to spend more than one hour washing away the contaminants that inevitably arise during the cooking process.
