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
Shape: which carpet is best to choose for the living room
Traditional rectangular models have lost their relevance - today, oval, round carpets have come into fashion, fashionable irregularly shaped ones, which look original in the interior of the living room on the floor, but they clearly indicate the seating area in the hall (as in the photo below). It’s easy to place armchairs or small sofas around such elements to create a place for communication and relaxation.
The photo shows an oval carpet in the living room interior, matched in style to the coffee table.
A round carpet is an elegant solution for the interior of a living room, decorated in any design direction. This is the best option for a room in which the seating area is more intended for communication or is located in the center of the room. Usually this is what the hall looks like when it is combined with a kitchen and dining room, then a sofa and several armchairs stand separately. This area can easily be formed into a circle, and beautiful carpets in the living room will help emphasize this shape.
It is only important to place the furniture so that your feet are on the soft surface. Large round chandeliers and mirrors on the walls are used symmetrically with a detail of this shape.
The photo shows round carpets for a living room interior in a modern style.
An oval carpet in the living room interior focuses attention on the spacious seating area; such details fit harmoniously into rectangular rooms when the sofa is placed against a longer wall. The photo shows an oval carpet in the interior of a traditional living room, where the oval shape focuses attention on the correct proportional geometry of the room
The photo shows an oval carpet in the interior of a traditional living room, where the oval shape focuses attention on the correct proportional geometry of the room
- Rectangular models are a traditional solution for simple functional design, which contains straight upholstered furniture, smooth walls, and cabinet objects.
- A square rug is a floor covering for the living room floor, which you can choose for a room of the appropriate shape. This shape is equivalent to round elements - around the square it is easy to form an organic seating area with furniture for comfortable communication or spending time in front of the TV.
In the photo there is a square carpet on the floor in the living room. When choosing which carpet is best for the living room of your apartment, you need to remember that such a detail can change the parameters of the room
For example, a square balances disproportionate sides - a room that is too long and narrow, but here it is important to choose the appropriate size. A long carpet, on the contrary, will make the room narrower, which will be useful for square rooms with not the best placement of windows and doors
The oval shape will work similarly.
The photo shows oval carpets in a square room.
A solid covering such as carpet, as already mentioned, is not appropriate for every living room. It actually acts as a floor covering, like linoleum, laminate, boards, and does not create accents or change the geometry of the room. Before choosing a carpet for the living room, you only need to determine the color.
The photo shows carpeting in a modern room.Video description
How to choose a carpet for your interior in the following video:
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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
Shape: which carpet is best to choose for the living room
Traditional rectangular models have lost their relevance - today, oval, round carpets have come into fashion, fashionable irregularly shaped ones, which look original in the interior of the living room on the floor, but they clearly indicate the seating area in the hall (as in the photo below). It’s easy to place armchairs or small sofas around such elements to create a place for communication and relaxation.
The photo shows an oval carpet in the living room interior, matched in style to the coffee table.
A round carpet is an elegant solution for the interior of a living room, decorated in any design direction. This is the best option for a room in which the seating area is more intended for communication or is located in the center of the room. Usually this is what the hall looks like when it is combined with a kitchen and dining room, then a sofa and several armchairs stand separately. This area can easily be formed into a circle, and beautiful carpets in the living room will help emphasize this shape.
It is only important to place the furniture so that your feet are on the soft surface. Large round chandeliers and mirrors on the walls are used symmetrically with a detail of this shape.
The photo shows round carpets for a living room interior in a modern style.
An oval carpet in the living room interior focuses attention on the spacious seating area; such details fit harmoniously into rectangular rooms when the sofa is placed against a longer wall. The photo shows an oval carpet in the interior of a traditional living room, where the oval shape focuses attention on the correct proportional geometry of the room
The photo shows an oval carpet in the interior of a traditional living room, where the oval shape focuses attention on the correct proportional geometry of the room
- Rectangular models are a traditional solution for simple functional design, which contains straight upholstered furniture, smooth walls, and cabinet objects.
- A square rug is a floor covering for the living room floor, which you can choose for a room of the appropriate shape. This shape is equivalent to round elements - around the square it is easy to form an organic seating area with furniture for comfortable communication or spending time in front of the TV.
In the photo there is a square carpet on the floor in the living room.
When choosing which carpet is best for the living room of your apartment, you need to remember that such a detail can change the parameters of the room
For example, a square balances disproportionate sides - a room that is too long and narrow, but here it is important to choose the appropriate size. A long carpet, on the contrary, will make the room narrower, which will be useful for square rooms with not the best placement of windows and doors
The oval shape will work similarly.
The photo shows oval carpets in a square room.
A solid covering such as carpet, as already mentioned, is not appropriate for every living room. It actually acts as a floor covering, like linoleum, laminate, boards, and does not create accents or change the geometry of the room. Before choosing a carpet for the living room, you only need to determine the color.
The photo shows carpeting in a modern room.
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
Fashionable carpets for the living room 2022
Interior design in 2022 dictates its requirements for carpets and rugs.
So, in 2022, the following design solutions are trending:
- Carpets of irregular shape (for example, polygons);
- Embossed plain carpets;
- Carpets with contrasting large patterns, including geometric ones;
- Oval, round or rectangular carpet with a classic pattern;
- Carpets with images of landscapes, portraits, etc.
In addition to original shapes and colors, fashionable carpets in 2022 are, first of all, modern and practical materials
The color scheme of fashionable carpets in 2022 is, first of all, gray and its shades, and pink. In addition, plant patterns in which yellow, red and green dominate are relevant.
Namely:
- Viscose;
- Polypropylene;
- Acrylic.
The most wear-resistant and similar in their characteristics to woolen products are acrylic carpets. However, they have the property of accumulating static electricity. As for polypropylene, this material quickly wears out and loses its appearance, but viscose as a carpet is quite durable and retains its original color for a long time.
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.
Video description
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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
Pros and cons of coverage
If you have not yet decided whether to buy a rug, it would be useful to familiarize yourself with all the advantages and disadvantages of such products.
Pros:
- the carpet perfectly muffles steps and other sounds;
- in the cold season it increases comfort, it is pleasant to walk on it with bare feet;
- perfectly protects the floor covering from scratches and other damage;
- With the help of the original design of the palace, you can advantageously zone the room and give it a stylish and extraordinary look.
Palace in the nursery
The palace is a bright element of the nursery
If you compare a rug and a pile carpet, most of the advantages are on the side of the first covering:
- more affordable price;
- lack of lint makes cleaning easier;
- It is more convenient to walk on the carpet in shoes - heels do not get tangled in the pile;
- less weight;
- Thanks to the continuous pattern, the covering can be cut into pieces in any direction - after processing the sections, you will get several full-fledged rugs of a smaller size.
You can walk around the palace in shoes, this is the current quality of covering for hallways
The carpet can be cut into rugs. The edges are finished with overlock
As for the disadvantages , the only thing we can note here is lower thermal insulation compared to pile carpets. In other characteristics, carpets are in no way inferior to them, if, of course, we are talking about high-quality products.
Rugs have lower thermal insulation than high-pile carpet
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.
Product structure
To choose the right carpet, you need to pay close attention to its structure. The following are ideal for the living room:
- Loop. Consists of exactly the same length, uncut loops.
- Loop of different lengths.
- Saxony. It has an upper thread twisted into coils.
- Friese. Long twisted fiber dominates here.
- Velours. This is a well-cut pile, reminiscent of velvet.
- Cut-loop. A carpet that has a combination of cut and uncut loops.
Advice: it is better not to place beautiful velor works of weavers under the legs of furniture. Otherwise, they will leave unsightly marks and dents.
