How to choose a carpet for the living room?
Before you start making your choice, you should decide on the tasks that the carpet in the living room interior will solve. If the living room is small and you want to visually enlarge it, then a properly selected rug will help you get rid of the feeling of small space.
As a rule, in this case, choose light-colored carpets. You can also complement the interior with the help of a carpet. If the furniture and walls in the living room are light, then it would be stylish to purchase a carpet in a catchy color that screams and attracts attention.
Ideally, the carpet will be in harmony with the decor, curtains and other accessories. This is an important design point.
If you want to divide the area of the room into zones, then you need to choose small-sized carpets. You can use not just one, but several at once and differing in size, but they must be combined.
Light, color, style
The illumination of the living room is one of the main criteria when choosing the color and pattern of the flooring. If the room is well lit, you can choose darker shades.
A dimly lit room with a bright, tacky or dark carpet inevitably creates the impression of a retro style and old-fashionedness, which not everyone likes.
However, using dark colors in the interior can sometimes give a feeling of warmth and coziness to those living in cool climates, but this decision should be well thought out.
It’s easy to choose a carpet for a living room in a modern style by studying photos of catalogs of interior solutions from the last two or three years and ordering one of the proposed options.
But if they are too expensive, there is a universal secret for any budget - you can achieve a calm and modern look if the colors of the carpet and furniture are located next to each other in the Itten color wheel, complementing each other.
And one more life hack related to the color scheme - stains on plain carpets look provocative and cannot always be completely removed.
To reduce the risk of embarrassment in front of eagle-eyed guests, it is preferable to choose a carpet with a minimalist pattern containing halftones, shades and transitions. Even with beige pastel shades, subtle color transitions will help hide any unwanted stains or scuffs.
Carpet shape
Square rugs should be used in square living rooms, especially if they have a square table.
Rectangular rugs look good in any area, but are best in large living rooms. An oval rug in the living room should be combined with furniture and a chandelier, but it visually enlarges the space, which is why it is most often used in small living rooms.
Plant fibers (jute, flax, hemp, bamboo)
Eco-friendly products are made from various fibers of plant origin. The result of the interweaving of raw materials is unusual, which is valued in modern interiors. The option will be inexpensive.
Some argue that things come out a little rough. Natural fibers absorb moisture. Lint-free modern carpets for the living room floor are popular.
These are the options that come out of hard natural fibers. It is possible to use a single component or raw material mixture.
Carpet sizes
Formally, carpets are divided into several types: small, whose area is limited to three square meters, medium from three to seven square meters and large, from 8 square meters.
In a large living room, you should use carpets in the range from 2 by 4 to 3 by 5 meters. And remember that the coffee table should follow the shape of the modern rug in the living room.
Rugs of this size, from a design point of view, should be surrounded by furniture, with a coffee table on top of it.
Carpet material.
In the manufacture of carpets, not only natural materials are used, but also synthetic ones. In terms of their characteristics, carpets woven from nylon and silk perform best.
If the carpet pile is made of wool, then it will be much easier to care for it, because it is easy to clean. Synthetic materials are antistatic, but the most expensive carpets are handmade from silk.
Villi come in different sizes, they can be divided into three groups: Short pile - no higher than 6 millimeters. These are actually not carpets, but carpet runners
The average pile is no higher than 16 millimeters. High pile - from 16 millimeters. You will have to suffer with such carpets; they get dirty quickly and easily, but they are very difficult to wash.
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.
Fashionable carpets
In recent years, the shabby chic trend has been present almost everywhere, not just in clothing. It did not bypass carpet manufacturers either. When producing carpets of this type, dull paint is used, which artificially creates the feeling of oldness of the carpet. Such carpets look harmonious in living rooms furnished with antique furniture. If the renovation and furniture in the living room are classic, then you can pay attention to carpets with patterns - they will distract attention from the furniture and walls.
The second point worth paying attention to is the print. Monograms, flowers, smooth lines - such patterns are not relevant today, don’t look at them even on sale. We tell you which carpets are now fashionable in terms of design.
Geometry
Unobtrusive geometry in monochrome is what you need in a strict and not very simple interior. Small prints have disappeared from accessories, giving way to neutral motifs. And in terms of color. Bright, rich geometry will be appropriate only in kitschy interiors with an emphasis on patterns and colors.
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Abstraction
Another no less relevant print is abstract. This group is large; it can include spots, small and large, and stylized prints (often inspired by oriental classics), and strokes.
These models already have more color. They can be bright or a little more subdued. Their main advantage is their versatility. They are suitable for modern, neoclassical and minimalist interiors.
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Designer tips for choosing a carpet in the living room
- Small carpets should be used where you want to create coziness and warmth. They can traditionally be seen by the fireplace or in front of the bed.
- Large carpets exceeding three meters in size are a good helper in creating a living room interior
- When choosing a rug, do not place it close to the wall. Measure the living room in advance and, if you decide to buy a large carpet, it should be 25 centimeters smaller than the living room area.
Types of coatings
Carpets that are suitable for the living room:
- carpet - a covering sold by linear meters, with different pile lengths and widths;
- carpet - a lint-free covering with a thin base.
- carpet is a fabric with short pile, sold in a roll of not very wide.
- a carpet with a certain finished pattern and size, made of different types of materials.
Each of the coatings has advantages and disadvantages, it all depends on your preferences and requirements for it.
Iranian carpets
No one can compare with Persian carpets; traditions in carpet production in this country have developed over centuries.
Local craftsmen use only natural materials and work by hand, producing top-level products. Due to the large amount of handwork and quality of the material, prices for products are very high.
Viscose
Man-made fibers are similar in quality to silk. There is a noticeable external resemblance to natural material. Products made from viscose lend themselves well to dyeing and retain their original appearance for a long time.
The material is not subject to electrification, is pleasant to the touch, and durable. Among the disadvantages is the ability to absorb moisture, which impairs the strength of the fibers.
