What carpet to buy

The most common mistake when starting to decorate a room is to focus on the color of the walls, the type of furniture, and the choice of accessories. We usually leave the decision about the carpet at the end.
Isn't it a mistake?

The carpet is one of the largest carriers of colors and patterns in a room, while at the same time playing a significant role in maintaining its functionality and comfort of use.
It is certainly worth taking a closer look at this important design element in order to be able to effectively influence the style of the entire interior?

FOCUS ON THE COLOR FIRST

Here, our guide should be the generally accepted rules of combining colors, with particular emphasis on the following two: a light carpet will visually enlarge the room, a dark one will make it smaller, making it cozier.

It is necessary to take into account the purpose of the room. A very light carpet located in the entrance hall or in the dining room will be a guest of the laundry room more often than on our floor.

By arranging a colorful carpet, we can also easily enliven the interior, without losing the seriousness that was given to the rest of the decor with the subdued colors. This information is particularly important for owners of monochrome interiors.

IT'S TIME TO CHOOSE A PATTERN

Is the pattern just to be liked? Of course, only ...
It should match the style of the rest of the decor. While a large number of patterns used in the room requires the use of a neutral carpet, a simple, minimalist interior will perfectly match the intense carpet motif on the floor.

WHAT ABOUT THE MATERIAL?

We can choose from several materials, each of which has different features.

Wool rugs are usually fleece rugs, which are durable and flexible, thanks to which the rug is not subject to permanent deformation. In addition, it is also worth mentioning the anti-electrostatic properties and high hygroscopicity of the material, which is wool.

Cotton carpets, woven flat, have a low fleece, thanks to which it is easy to care for their cleanliness on a daily basis. This results in high resistance to deformation and dents. A special type of cotton is chenille, which is woven from three individual cotton fibers, which makes it extremely soft and resilient.

Viscose carpets are characterized by exceptional softness and delicacy. They obtain high gloss of the fiber, which makes them look great in well-lit interiors. They are perfect for placing, for example, in the bedroom next to the bed, where we will walk on them with our bare feet.

HOW TO PUT THE CARPET WE HAVE CHOOSED?

Here it is worth sticking to the general rules that will protect us from committing mistakes that disturb the aesthetics of the room.

CARPET IN THE LIVING ROOM

At least 2 legs of the sofa and armchairs should be on the carpet. A carpet that only takes up space under the table looks too small and does not fit into the interior.

CARPET IN THE DINING ROOM

It is important to keep a minimum 1 meter margin around the chairs around the table so that they do not protrude beyond the outline of the carpet when they are moved away from the table.

CARPET IN THE BEDROOM

We suggest that the rug protrudes from the front of the bed and from the side from which we get up in the morning, so as not to step on the bare floor. It should also extend beyond the outline of bedside tables.

When choosing a carpet, remember that a beautiful floor emphasizes the beauty of the carpet and therefore it should not completely cover it. At the same time, too small a rug will make the room seem "too poor".

It is also very important to take into account the radius of the door opening in the room with the carpet (usually it is approx. 90 cm deep into the room) to allow them to open freely. This is especially true for high pile carpets. However, such a limitation will not occur in the case of carpets with low fleece, which will fit easily under the door.

ONE STEP TO CHANGE THE INTERIOR!

Carpet and textiles are very mobile and relatively cheap elements (compared, for example, to the cost of furniture). That is why designers recommend neutral style and colors of the interior to people who appreciate frequent changes to the interior. The role of building the character of the room is then transferred to textiles. In such a situation, rearranging the interior will only be a matter of replacing the carpet, curtains and curtains or small decorations.