Choosing a carpet and a place for it in a children's room

When furnishing a children's room, special attention should be paid to the choice of carpet. The carpet will not only make the room beautiful and cozy, but will also protect the child from bruises during falls. In addition, the carpet provides additional thermal insulation in the room, so the baby will be able to safely play on the floor even in the cold season.

Please note! The interior of the nursery will gradually change as the child grows up. Therefore, parents should not choose too expensive carpet models, because they will have to be changed at least 3 times in accordance with the age characteristics of the baby.

However, you should not buy products that are too cheap, since such coverings are made from synthetic materials that can cause allergies.

Features and benefits of children's rugs

The advantages of carpets for a boy's room include the following factors.

• Softness.

Usually boys are much more active than girls. Most of the time they run, jump, tumble. A soft carpet will protect the little ones from injuries, and also will save them from chafing their elbows and knees while playing on the floor.

• Bright color and unusual print.

Bright colors and original designs of rugs evoke positive emotions in children, promote the development of logical thinking and help in understanding the world around them.

• Easy to care for.

Cleaning in a child's room has to be done quite often, because children can spill juice on the carpet, stain it with chocolate, smear it with paint or plasticine. Children's carpets are easy to clean from dirt and dust and are not afraid of moisture.

• Elasticity.

The elastic product does not wrinkle, crumple or slip on the floor, which minimizes the risk of injury during active games.

Selection criteria

When buying a carpet for a boy's room, pay attention to the following factors.

• Size.

The rug should be large enough so that the child does not have to play on the bare floor. However, there should be at least 20 cm of free space between the rug and the furniture.

• Pile length.

The long-pile product looks very aesthetically pleasing. It is pleasant to crawl and walk on, but with constant use it wears out quickly. In addition, construction set parts and small toys can get lost in it.

• Antistatic.

An electrified carpet will cause discomfort to a child, and this unpleasant phenomenon can be very frightening for very small children.

• Environmental friendliness.

Babies are prone to allergies, so fumes from chemical solutions used to treat synthetic products to make them more durable can cause an allergic reaction.

• Color range.

The color of the carpet should be in harmony with the overall interior of the room.

• Thermal conductivity.

The carpet should not let the cold from the floor through. This is especially important in spring and autumn, when the central heating is turned off and the outside temperature is quite low.

Choosing the Right Size and Place for Your Rug

Depending on their size, children's room carpets are divided into:

1. small (length – up to 1.5 m, width – up to 0.5 m);
2. medium (length – 1.5-5.5 m, width – 0.5-3 m);
3. large (length – 5.5-12 m, width – 3-7 m).

Small rugs are used to zone the room. They are usually laid near the bed or chest of drawers, as well as in the play area. These products are inexpensive, so you can buy several options at once and alternate them with each other.

Medium rugs are used to insulate, soften and decorate the play area. They are used to separate the active play area from the study or sleeping area.

Large rugs cover almost the entire floor, providing good thermal insulation and safety for the child during games. However, these models are laid so that furniture does not stand on them, because the carpets will have to be taken out and cleaned often.

Additional information! Sometimes parents use carpet in the nursery instead of a carpet, completely covering the floor. But this option has many disadvantages. It is very difficult to remove stains from it, and dust constantly accumulates on its surface, and even dust mites start to appear.

Selection of material

The most common materials for making carpets for a boy's room are the following products.

• Wool.

Wool rugs are well suited for poorly heated rooms, as they have excellent thermal insulation. Such products are characterized by maximum wear resistance: their service life is about 50 years. The pile of these carpets is quite elastic, so they will not develop dents even after prolonged use.

However, if the carpet gets wet, it will take a long time to dry. In addition, it is difficult to clean it from dirt, since wet cleaning with a hard brush can lead to deformation of the product.

• Cotton.

Cotton carpets, unlike woolen ones, are very light and practical. They are resistant to fading and retain their original color brightness throughout their entire service life.

Rugs absorb moisture very well, so it is advisable to lay them down only after the child is fully potty trained. Another disadvantage of cotton rugs is that they wear out quickly.

• Foamed polyethylene.

Such models have appeared on the market recently, but are already popular with families with children, because, unlike other artificial carpets, they are completely harmless. The rugs have a ribbed surface, which helps prevent the baby from falling many times. These products have no pile at all, so dust does not accumulate on them. The carpets are resistant to mold, and saprophytic mites do not start in them.

Pile selection

A children's carpet for a boy's room can be of the following types.

• Long-haired.

These rugs are very soft and pleasant to the touch. However, they are not convenient for children: it is difficult to roll cars on them, make constructions from the construction set. The products are difficult to clean from dirt, and with frequent cleaning they will quickly lose their original attractiveness. Carpets with long pile are suitable for babies who have recently started walking. They will really like to crawl, jump and run on the springy rug.

Such models can also be used in the rooms of teenagers who have already learned to keep clean.

• Short-haired.

The products are intended for children over 3 years old. During this period, active games predominate among children.

• Lint-free.

They are quite hard, so children will not be able to tumble or just lie on them. In addition, if the baby stays on the carpet for a long time, he or she may rub his or her knees and elbows.

Selecting a design

The shape of the carpet for the nursery is chosen based on the interior features of the room. Rectangular products are universal, they match any furniture configuration.

Important! The color of the carpet should not contrast sharply with the overall decor of the room, but it is also not advisable to buy single-color models.

For boys, products with pictures are suitable:

1. favorite cartoon or fairy tale characters;
2. different types of transport (cars, buses, airplanes, locomotives, etc.);
3. marine themes (ships, fish, pirates);
4. chess pieces.

A carpet with an imitation of a playing field will also be a good option for a child's room. This could be a carpet with an image of a road or railway, an island, a city, or a fancy labyrinth.

Choosing a rug according to the child's age

As a child grows up, his tastes and interests change, so parents should change the interior of his room.

Children under 3 years old need carpets with soft pile, which significantly soften the impact of a fall. It is better to buy a bright product with large pictures (for example, with images of cars or animals).

After 3 years, the child's leading activity becomes play. Puzzle-shaped rugs for children are suitable for this age, as they help develop fine motor skills. The flat surface of these products is convenient for playing with cars and other toys. An interesting option would be a rug with a three-dimensional image. The 3D effect is achieved thanks to different pile levels and a special pattern drawing technology.

At school age, children pay more attention to studying than to playing. During this period, new furniture appears in the child's room, taking up a significant part of the free space, so it is better to remove the large rug, replacing it with a small round rug. Such rugs in a boy's room are mainly used for decoration, emphasizing the color scheme and style of the room. Therefore, it is better to purchase models decorated with straight lines or strict geometric patterns.

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When buying a carpet for a child's room, it is necessary to take into account all the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed models so that the child always feels comfortable in his room. It is advisable to choose rugs made of natural materials that have good thermal conductivity, elasticity and softness. The color of the product should be bright, because it is much more interesting to play on a colorful carpet than on a plain covering.