Carpets have long been a symbol of wealth, and today they are part of the interior of the room and complement it. But they also create home comfort and an unforgettable atmosphere. Many find it difficult to imagine a home without a carpet.
The choice of carpets for the floor is so great that it is very easy to spoil the look of the entire hall and make the room tasteless. The living room is the face of the house. All guests come there, and they should feel comfortable and cozy.
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Materials.
The quality of the material plays a significant role in choosing a carpet. It should not only be beautiful, but also practical. Design is very important, but quality is equally important. Previously, the choice of materials was not so great. Carpets were woven from wool and silk, but today the situation has completely changed. Now there is a fairly large selection of materials, which cannot but please all buyers.
Most often, carpets are made from the following materials:
- Wool;
- Semi-wool;
- Viscose;
- Cotton;
- Synthetics;
- Silks;
- Knitwear;
- Jute;
- Polyamide;
- Polypropylene;
- Polyester.
They are very different from each other, as are the carpets woven from them. They are not similar in quality, durability, structure and composition.
Wool is probably the most common and popular material of all. Very often, elastic pile is used in the production of woolen carpets in order to extend their service life and make them more durable and reliable. There are many cases when such a rug served its owners for up to 50 years. This is an impressive figure. If a woolen carpet with added pile was made qualitatively and conscientiously, then it will certainly remain lying in the living room for at least 10 years. But all this is provided that it was carefully and regularly looked after. It needs: cleaning, antifungal and anti-moth compounds and regular airing.
If you have to choose between wool and semi-wool, then the choice will definitely fall on semi-wool. It is made with the addition of synthetics, which makes it less capricious and cheaper.
Viscose is considered an artificial fiber, but it is made exclusively in a natural way. Carpets made of this material are not inferior in strength and can lie for a long time in a room with high traffic.
Cotton rugs have become very popular lately because they are very soft to walk on and fit into any living room. It is a big problem to ruin them, and the fact that they are safe and natural makes them worth paying attention to and seriously considering buying.
Synthetic carpets have two very important advantages: price and variety. For many, these factors are decisive. Everyone loves to be able to choose different colors and patterns, and such carpets provide this opportunity. And the prices are not too high, which is a rarity.
Silk carpets are expensive, but they are definitely worth it. Silk carpets look simply stunning in the living room and definitely attract attention. As a rule, they are handmade, which affects the price category. They are often embroidered in a variety of ways, which is considered very fashionable and stylish. Thin silk thread allows you to reproduce the pattern in the smallest detail. And this material has no equal in strength. In addition, such carpets always look stylish and aesthetically pleasing. But you should be careful with them. They should never be exposed to direct sunlight, and they should be washed with special care.
Knitted carpets have both pros and cons. The pros include low price and durability. The cons include a complete lack of moisture resistance.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION! They should never be washed, but only cleaned with a vacuum cleaner.
Jute rugs look great in the living room. They are eco-friendly and very durable.
Polyamide has several advantages or even features. They are resistant to fire and have bright colors. They can lie for quite a long time and not deteriorate at all, and the pattern on them will remain just as bright and interesting.
If the buyer prioritizes appearance and color, then a polypropylene carpet is an ideal option. The depth of color and variety of colors will not leave anyone indifferent. In addition, they require virtually no special care. Their structure is such that dust and dirt do not settle in it.
IMPORTANT! Polypropylene carpets are highly flammable. So extreme caution should be exercised.
Polyester is very similar to wool. Carpets made of this material are always soft and very pleasant. They never wrinkle.
How to check the quality of a carpet?
The material has already been mentioned, but we must not forget about the quality. If the seller convinces that the rug is made, for example, of 100% wool, this does not mean that you should blindly believe him. No one is immune from counterfeiting. But few people know how to properly check the quality of a carpet. In a good quality carpet, you will not see the base fabric when bending, because with high-quality and conscientious production, the knots are tied very tightly and the pile does not diverge in different directions.
How to choose a modern carpet for the hall floor?
Carpets can perform a variety of functions. In addition to creating a homely atmosphere and coziness, they are a stylish and fashionable solution to many problems. For example, a carpet runner or just an oblong rug can help visually stretch the space. But square carpets are suitable for those who want to make the living room more miniature. In addition, they can be used to mark the dining area, etc. Round carpets are often used to mark the area in the interior.
PLEASE NOTE! Today there are also rugs with cut edges. But they are not recommended for small living rooms.
As for size, there are classic sizes of large, medium and small carpets:
- small carpets are 0.6x1.1, 0.8x1.5, 1x2, 1.5x2 m;
- medium - 1.5x2, 2x3 m;
- large - 2x3.5, 2x4, 2.5x4, 3x4, 3x5 m.
Depending on what function the carpet should perform, it is worth choosing the shape and size of the carpet. But with the coloring, everything is a little more complicated. For this, there are several tips from designers on how to choose the color scheme and pattern of the carpet correctly.
It is impossible not to take into account the color of the floor. If it is light, then you can lay a carpet of light, bright or dark tones. But if the floor is dark, then it is better to refuse gloomy colors and refresh the space with something bright or more calm.
As a rule, already at the stage of planning the living room, it is clear which carpet will suit best. But if this issue has not been given due attention, one should not forget about the style of the room. If the hall is furnished in a classic style, it is desirable that the carpet be of neutral shades. But in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles, bright colors are very popular.
Everyone loves a large and spacious living room. In such huge rooms, you can give free rein to your imagination and arrange the room as your heart desires, which cannot be said about small rooms. An overly bright carpet can make the room even smaller. Therefore, it is better to pay attention to muted tones. And if your heart desires a rug with a pattern, it should in no case be flashy.
Don't forget about light. Everyone wants a bright, cozy living room. And a carpet, oddly enough, can help with this. If the windows face north or west, a carpet of a warm, cozy color can solve the problem of lack of light. If the windows face south or east, then, on the contrary, you need to compensate for the excess of sunlight with cool shades.
The amount of furniture in the room also plays an important role. If the room is abundantly furnished with different furniture, then a bright carpet can make the interior overcrowded and too crowded.
As already mentioned, it is worth considering the style of the room before choosing a carpet. To do this, you need to know which colors and shades suit each style.
- For an Empire style living room, it is better to buy carpets with geometric or plant patterns. As for color shades, it is worth stopping at dark blue, dark red, black and white.
- Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Art Nouveau are very close to each other. In these cases, there are no clear restrictions.
- Baroque loves plant ornaments. They will look very good and appropriate in any case. Here beige and gold go well with other pastel tones. And furniture in the color "black gold" will look good with carpets of discreet tones.
- Eclecticism and Victorian style only welcome interesting, bright, exotic, oriental carpets.
- Grunge prefers plain carpets of bright colors.
- But minimalism does not tolerate bright, oriental, or Indian carpets. Everything is simple and tasteful.
- But for a pop art style living room, on the contrary, you can choose carpets in bright and unusual colors.
- If the room is entirely furnished with antique furniture, the rug should match and look somewhat worn.
- A carpet in cool shades with an interesting pattern of straight, clear lines would be perfect for a high-tech style living room.
How to properly place a carpet in the living room?
It is desirable that the carpet be smaller than the area of the room, so that it does not fill the entire space. Most often, people prefer to lay the carpet so that it is under the sofa, and the feet of the person sitting on it are warm.
If the carpet is supposed to help divide the room into several zones, then it should be placed in the part of the room that you want to separate. Under the table and chairs or under a regular sofa or corner sofa, etc.
Conclusion
Choosing a carpet is quite a difficult task even for an experienced designer. Therefore, the services of professionals are not necessary, everything can be done by yourself. And for this you just need to know exactly what you want.
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