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28 Unique Rug Ideas For A Small Living Room
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It can be hard to decorate and design a living room, especially if that living room is on the small side. While there are many factors that go into designing a living room, one ideal way to start the process is by choosing a rug. But how do you choose a rug that fits stylistically with the room, and how do you determine the layout and size of the rug? Fortunately, we've got some tips and tricks that you can use whether you're starting your living room from scratch or you're looking for a new way to style what you already have.
Off-Centered
Fireplaces are often a focal point in a living room and are commonly centered on the wall. You may be tempted to center a rug in front of it, and while that does work, you can also have it off-centered and to the side. You can see that it's effective in this room because it allows more of the chair to rest on it, and then as it extends outward, it draws your attention towards the fireplace and the rest of the room. The off-center rug tends to fit more with eclectic or modern styles, so if that's what you're striving for, try unconventional placement of your rug.
Styling with Shiplap
Shiplap is synonymous with farmhouse style, and it can work well in small living rooms. When you're looking for a rug that goes with white shiplap walls, try to incorporate some of that white into the rug. The room shown here fits into modern farmhouse style, which you can see with the clean cut lines and refined look. Modern farmhouse rugs tend to not be distressed or worn looking, so if you're looking to create that modern farmhouse look in your living room, choose a rug that has modern patterns and color in it, but still connect white from the rug to the walls so the space feels cohesive.
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Paisley Patterns
Paisley patterns tend to be very colorful and complex.
Whenever you decorate with them, especially in a small space, you want to keep the other accents minimal so that you don't detract from the rug or make the room too busy. That doesn't mean the room needs to be completely empty though; look at your throw pillows and blankets and add in some of the rug's colors with them. Vases and plants can also go well with paisley, as long as you don't choose overly ornate vases.
Contemporary Style
Contemporary design tends to use simple, clean cut lines and loves to incorporate artwork. Stylizing your room with red and white as your main color palette is a perfect way to capture that contemporary style and add in a bold pop of color. Because the furniture of this room is all black and white, the red in the rug stands out clearly, but it still fits in the room because of the white design connecting back to the furniture. You can follow this same design idea with a dual-toned rug that serves as a unique piece of art in your living room.
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Rugs and Colored Furniture
If you have colored furniture, you may struggle to decide what color scheme or style rug you want to pair with it.
Neutral colors like gray, beige, and white tend to work well, and those colors can be found in just about any style of rug since they're such popular shades. In this room, you can see how the pink of the chairs almost reflects back into the colors of the rug, even though the rug is just gray and white. That's one subtle reason why matching color with a neutral rug like this can work out well in any house, including yours.
The Bridge
When you have two sofas or seating areas facing one another like this living room, you can center your rug between the two and have the front legs atop the rug. The rug serves as a connection between the two seats both literally and stylistically, since the blues and grays of the rug tie to the colors of the sofas and pillows. Setting up your rug this way really helps a room feel symmetrical, which is often the case with traditional styles.
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Black and White
Black and white can work well in both large and small spaces, and those colors can be stylized in so many different ways. If you're looking to create a more eclectic or contemporary vibe in your living room, choose a rug that uses black and white with unique patterns and textures. The black lines of this rug aren't perfectly uniform, which gives it a feeling of eclecticism and artfulness. The texture is unique too, which adds dimension to the room. This rug and so many others display these traits, so go find one that speaks to you and design your space your way.
Scandinavian Style
Scandinavian style is focused on creating warm and cozy spaces. You can accomplish this overall by using lots of neutral colors in your palette and including natural elements like wood. The rug, however, can also play a huge part in setting that style. Choose a rug that fits into that neutral color scheme, and then go for a rug that is cozy and comfortable.
One that has more shag or height to it like this rug is more inviting than lower rugs and definitely will add an air of coziness to your Scandinavian living room.
Design by @Llaneandivory - Instagram
Amazing Angles
Traditional spaces tend to use their furniture, rugs, and accents in more predictical, standard ways, such as keeping them centered and displayed in straight lines. It's definitely wise to do that with your rug, but when you do that, that gives you the freedom to add in a little more whimsy with your furniture layout. In this room, you can see that the sectional is set on straight lines, but the chair in the corner is angled. You can play with angles a bit more when you go with a safe, centered layout for your area rug.
Connecting Patterns
One common way to connect a rug to the rest of the room is to use the rug's colors in other accents like pillows, blankets, vases, and so on. But you can also connect your rug to the rest of the room by using similar patterns.
This rug has an ornate black, white, and gray pattern to it that is then carried over into the pillow. The patterns aren't identical, but they're similar enough in tone and sizing that they easily go hand in hand. You can mix and match rugs and pillow patterns in your living room to subtly tie it all together.
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Subtle Connections
When you're looking to tie together your living room decor, even the smallest details can be the connections you need. It's not noticeable at first in this photo, but just about every item in the room has lines in it. The rug, the sofa, the pillows, the vase, the side table, and even the brick wall has lines. The only piece I didn't mention was the artwork, but even that has one line going down the middle of it. So when you're looking to tie your room together, look for even the smallest commonalities, and include it in your rug as well so the design goes from the floor up.
Love Those Layers
Layering two rugs on top of each other creates dimension and style in your small living room. This boho living room shows that perfectly by putting a smaller, plush rug atop one that has a flatter piling. When you layer your rugs, make sure that they have some similarities with each other, such as them both being in the same color family and both having similar texturing. Layered rugs can fit into a few different design styles, but if you're creating a Boho living room, then layering rugs is perfect since it highlights Boho's love of textures and "collecting."
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Framed Rugs
Oftentime with rugs, you'll see the entire rug framed with an special border around all four sides. You can find rugs with that sort of framing mostly in traditional and formal spaces, but if you are trying to create something a little more relaxed and youthful, choose a rug that only has the border on two ends of the rug.
It especially helps if that border is the same material and texture as the rest of the rug, like the one that you see here, if you're looking for an understated and relaxed look in your living room.
Pile On the Compliments
Aside from rugs having specific patterns woven into them, you can choose rugs that have a design AND different heights to them. By choosing a rug that has a design made out of different pile heights, you automatically add visual interest to the rug and highlight whatever the rug's design is. In small living room decor in particular, this gives you an opportunity to add in a fresh design element without cluttering the space with multiple pieces.
Unstuffy Sophistication
Elegant styles can sometimes feel unattainable and unrelatable, especially when it comes to fitting it into small living rooms. Well, one way that you can create an elegant vibe in your small living room is by using a rug that incorporates dark colors with unique, modern design.
This rug has the sleek contrast of elegant style with white and dark grays, but it adds in relatability and relaxation with its pattern. When you're trying to create elegant spaces without making them feel stuffy, go for the elegant color scheme with a different styled pattern in the rug.
Running into Style
Whether you're trying to stylize a small living room or just a small sitting area elsewhere in your home, runners can be the perfect solution on how to style a small space. You can place them directly in front of the sofa or seating to serve as a nice break from the flooring, add in comfort at your feet, and show off your personal style. When you do use a runner like this, be sure to fill in other spaces intentionally, so that it's obvious you styled the space and considered how to best use every area of it.
Yellows and Grays
Yellow and gray are a color combination that you often see with either traditional style or farmhouse style. When you use lighter tones of each, it helps create a light and airy atmosphere.
If you choose a rug with grays and yellows, you can pull those colors out in the accents and other fabrics. These colors don't have to be a complete match--in fact, it's often better to incorporate different shades of the same color so each element has its moment to shine. In this case, the flowers, the gold lamp, and the yellow of the blanket each stand out more because they're not the same exact shade as the rug, and yet they work together because the rug establishes the color scheme.
Rugs and Floor Seating
Modern furniture can be different from your standard sofa or chair; sometimes, the seats themselves sit on the floor. So how do you style a rug with that sort of seating? You can follow the "leg rule" of placing the front corners of the chairs on the rug. since the seats are literally on top of the rug though, it's vital that you find a clear connection between the two, such as the color. Textures can be another commonality, but especially when you choose a rug like this with multiple colors, you may want to choose solid fabrics for the seats so you don't over complicate your living room.
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Matching Moodiness
Light and bright rooms are great, but sometimes, you just need a little bit of drama. Going with darker walls and flooring definitely helps set that mood. However, don't feel like you need to match the wall color; you can go with a different color entirely, or you can choose a color that's in the same family but different hue. This room has blue/gray walls with a teal blue rug, which works since they're both in the blue family and they're both deeper shades of color. When you're looking to mix colors, make sure that they share the same mood so that the space is cohesive.
Subtle Sea-nery
Modern coastal style can fit well into small spaces and large spaces alike, given a few principles. The obvious coastal connections in this room include the wood walls, palm fan, driftwood, and natural materials, but it doesn't stop there. When you're designing a modern coastal living room, find opportunities to include coastal colors like blue, even if that blue leans into another color like blue/gray or blue/green.
Using those tones in the rug is a nice, subtle way to add in that style without the room screaming "beach house."
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Big and Small
Completely filling a room with a rug, especially a rug with a pattern, is a neat way to fill the room with style. You may be wondering how that differs from just carpeting the room, but using a rug instead gives you a lot more flexibility with changing it out when the time comes and using stylish patterns like the one in this living room. With a large rug, you also have more freedom with furniture placement, so you can truly optimize your space with your style and functionality in mind.
Red, White, and Blue
Red, white, and blue are common patriotic colors often associated with the American flag and the 4th of July. However, those colors don't need to just be patriotic; they can be stylish even beyond that. Using an abstract red, white, and blue rug like this one can just show off a winning color combination without being an obvious or even intentional callback to patriotism.
It CAN be if you want it to be, but that's a good color combination that can be used in any home and in any room.
Modern Boho
As opposed to traditional Boho style, modern Boho tends to be more restrained with how many items it uses in the room and how frequently it uses pattern and color. This living room shows off Boho style with its many natural materials and greenery, but it leans into the modern with its sleek furniture and lack of knick-knacks. When you're looking for a rug for your modern Boho living room, choose a rug that still highlights texture, but chose one that either has no pattern or a very minimal one.
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Living Room Office
Working from home is becoming more and more common, and sometimes, the living room is the perfect place to set up your work desk. One perfect way to connect that work area to the rest of the living room is to use a rug. The rug shown here is placed beneath the desk chair, and then it extends backward behind it into the rest of the living space.
Not only does it literally connect the desk chair to the sofa, but it also serves as a color inspiration for tying those two areas together. Whatever your living room office situation is, look for ways to tie it to the rest of the room with color and rug placement.
Perfectly Balanced
Chalkboard walls are cute and functional, but they can be hard to style with since the wall is so dark and matte. To balance this, try use the chalkboard wall as a backdrop for one area of the room, and then use a different wall color for another section, like this room does with its living area and office set-up. The black chalkboard and the white office wall here may seem like a stark contrast, but it's tied together by the gray rug that's mostly in front of the white wall. It's through the use of light accents in the living area and the dark ones in the office that ties it all together, and you can imitate this in your own living room office setup.
Dark and Light
This living room is another prime example of how modern design tends to use clean, white walls for its base, and then add in the style with its accents.
With modern living rooms, you can continue to use light colors all throughout the space, or you can do what this room does and use darker accents like the chairs and the rug. The perk of using a darker rug is that it prevents the room from feeling too bland or unsaturated, and it gives you an opportunity to add in your favorite color not only in that rug, but in other accents throughout the space.
Not Too Big, Not Too Small
Rugs can be placed completely under furniture, under the front two legs, or just out in front of the furniture. We've seen the benefits of the other styles, but one benefit of having it in front of the seating is that the floor is better displayed. Herringbone flooring and other more detailed flooring should be shown off when possible, so choosing a rug that is big enough to establish the sitting space but small enough that it won't hide the entire floor is the perfect way to set up your living room when you have unique flooring.
Pattern Mixing
If you love your patterns, use them! Colors can be a common connection between different patterns, but geometry can be another similarity.
Notice in this room how the rug is composed of diamonds and straight lines. Other accents may not use diamond shapes, but they do incorporate straight lines. You can see it in the tile wall, the pillows to the right, and even the pillow on the left hand chair. Subtle connections like these are what will make your living room feel cohesive and intentional.
Stylizing your small living room with a rug doesn't have to be some gargantuan task that is daunting and frustrating. By finding commonalities between your rug and your accessories and by being intentional with your rug placement and sizing, you can fill your small living room with style and create a space that you'll love each and every day.
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We are back again to discuss rugs for the living room. The living room is the primary focus of house decor since every one of your home lives there, house gatherings are held there, and the most important thing is guests who visit your home first step into your living room. Whether it can be large or small or with different shapes, a living room isn’t complete without a rug. In one of our previous articles, we brought you some fantastic ideas about rugs for the living room. This article brings you the rug ideas for a small living room.
Why are living room rugs essential?
Living room rugs add texture and comfort—not to mention a soft place to land your feet. You can choose various colors, styles, patterns, and sizes. When the space is large or small than the middle size, you have to choose between the above variations and carefully study what type of rug should be placed, where the rug should be placed, and many more.
Keep reading this article and check out some fantastic rug ideas for a small living room.
A MODERN TOUCH
Making the living room a bit modern will capture the eyes when it is small. Modernization starts with simple patterns but is vibrant. Bold, geometric patterns in vibrant colors pack a casual punch in a modern living room where white is painted with neutral tones on the walls and couches, while the saturated red tone stands alone and draws the eye to the floor, making a real statement. The use of golden tones and dark blues in soft furnishings complements the red without overpowering it.
CREATE INTIMATE FEELINGS
If wall-to-wall carpeting isn’t an option, fully covered carpets can completely wrap around a seating area, making an open space feel intimate. A bit large shag rug creates a defined space and suitable background for mid-century modern furniture.
LET THE ROOM LOOKS LARGER
This may sound weird for rug ideas for a small living room and may seem counterintuitive, but use a rug that extends beyond the furniture in each functional space when possible.
For example, a rug placed under the sofa, coffee table, and additional seating in a living area will widen the eye and make the living space look larger. On the other hand, a small rug slightly larger than the coffee table can feel like a bath mat, causing the living space to read as limited in size.
COASTAL DESIGNS ADD A FINISH
Anchoring a gorgeous four-poster couch requires a decidedly beautiful rug, and a vintage-inspired design is up to the task. With a cream ivory background covered in a traditional pattern accented with pleasant, muted tones, a coastal rug ties the space together. Placing the rug halfway down the couch shows off more of the bold design, adding character to the small but bright living room. The multi-textured surface, reminiscent of ancient mosaics, creates a beautiful contrast.
TIBETAN STYLE
Place a Tibetan rug if you need to have a perfect touch with a relaxing style where tradition meets design. These rugs may create artistic designs and a travel vibe completely different from other rug ideas for a small living room.
Add a retro rug in bright pinks, purples, blues, and yellows. Brilliant colors are not overwhelming when they are on the ground. Add a neutral couch and treasure your travels. Finish the look with some indoor plants. Your small bohemian living room will be your new favorite place in your home.
ORIENTAL RUGS FOR A SMALL LIVING ROOM
Using contemporary or oriental rug ideas for a small living room never goes out of style. It can be surprisingly versatile in all kinds of houses. There is an Oriental rug for every space with thousands of options in color, fabric, scale, and style, whether you’re looking to accent an English-inspired living room or an Asian royal look. Going monochromatic or neutral with the rest of the room’s decor will be a great decision when designing with oriental rugs. And also, remember to match the colors with furniture and mix the patterns.
ECO-FRIEND
Jute, Sisal, Bamboo, and grass rugs are somewhat exceptional and eco-friendly. Those silky plant fibers give your small living room a naturally soft hand feel and eye-catching textural appeal.
Since these rugs are durable and long-lasting, it makes your home perfect for gatherings. If both you and your home are small but busy, placing an eco-friendly rug will give you and handful of benefits. As mentioned, the benefits of eco-friendly rugs are a lot, and you can buy them more reasonably than purchasing synthetic ones. It’s a beautiful option for those who have small spaces, as it pairs well with a lighter color palette.
How to choose a carpet for the living room: color, size, shape, 54 photos .
Living room carpet size and color Maintenance is not very difficult, but white or cream mats can develop stubborn stains.
Consider the dimensions of the room. Designers recommend large light-colored carpets for small rooms that almost completely cover the floor. The floor covering around them should be visible for 15-20 cm.
Dark colors give a feeling of comfort and warmth, while light and pale ones create the illusion of open space.
A rug with a clear pattern and strong colors (like purple, green or yellow) is usually the center of attention in a room.
Geometric shapes or floral prints can make a room look like a star, but only if other things in it are in neutral colors. If the furniture and curtains are simple, use carpets that are rich in patterns. In this case, the colors that make the carpet “rich” are good - burgundy, dark green, gold, etc.
Rectangular and square shape of the carpet in the living room
Place the front legs of the furniture on the edges of the rectangular carpet.
The rectangular floating pattern rug is an interesting find.
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Soft and fluffy living room center. The room is bright, spacious and visually rich.
Colored rectangles in a rectangular carpet - there is charm here.
The original form - geometric shapes seem to be superimposed on one another.
Color harmony in the room is supported by brown mat .
Living room with red furniture and carpet of the same color - bright, expressive.
A coffee table can be placed on a small rug in the center of the room.
The black and white pile carpet is simple yet elegant.
Checkerboard pattern on living room carpet.
The blue carpet is in harmony with the curtains and the gray-blue sofa.
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A good choice if living space is limited.
A great combination of colors - the green rug next to the sofa brings the room to life.
Beige-brown gamma is a classic. A round carpet plays in tandem with a semicircular sofa.
A large round carpet covers the entire guest area.
The patterns in the circle are original.
Even if the room is oblong, a round rug will be effective if it is visually supported. In this case, it makes the round table.
0003 Scanner style black and white stripes are natural in the living room. Candy illusion - colorful striped carpet. lanes can lengthen or expand the room - we will use this. Read: interior Provence - 5 arrangement rules, 14 photos Luxurious floral carpet suitable for luxurious interiors. Carpet flowers are in harmony with light bright curtains. Read: Choose, 50 design options, photo 9000 Such a carpet cannot but attract attention. Carpets, curtains and furniture are the first to be striking when we enter the room, so all three components should be a harmonious trio. A blue rug fits into a room painted in a palette of beige, brown, blue, cream or ivory. Rug with the illusion of three-dimensional cubes. Small rugs with large patterns (flowers or geometric shapes) will make the room look bigger. Fur rug for the living room0002 Fur carpets and rugs are ideal for replacing the classic carpet. Without these floor jewelry would be bored. Bright living room interior with red upholstery and carpet. Skin rug - so cozy in a small living room. If the living room lighting is quite bright, you will not have to worry about the color of the carpet - anyone is suitable here. The pattern of sand dunes is guessed in the ornament. Imitation lawn in a small living room. Carpets imitating tiger skins - the effect is remarkable. Carpet with a three-dimensional pattern imitating a meadow. Striped living room rug
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But if the room is dark, choose a carpet with a lighter shade. Living room carpet materials It can be with natural or artificial fibers, such as wool, nylon, polyester, etc. It is better to focus on a coating with a rubber or foam backing - it will serve as heat and sound insulation.
Wool carpet for living room
Wool carpets are very warm. They are usually not difficult to clean, although stains from acidic drinks (such as juice or wine) can be more difficult to deal with.
Of the negative points: expensive material, can provoke allergies.
Wool-blend carpet
The blending of wool with artificial fibers in carpet weaving is used to increase the strength of products. These carpets are suitable for residential areas with high traffic. Blending wool with nylon, polyester or polypropylene fibers makes the coating cheaper.
Polypropylene Carpet
Polypropylene is an artificial fiber that is resistant to fading and wear. Carpets from it are easy to clean (washing vacuum cleaner will help you). But the fibers are wrinkled, do not retain their shape well when placing heavy furniture on top.
Polyester Carpet
Polyester is very fade resistant and dries quickly and easily. It is resistant to water-based stains as it has a low level of absorption. But oil-based stains are very difficult to remove from polyester. In appearance and sensations when touched, it is closest to wool.
Natural fiber rug
A small natural rug (such as jute, linen, sisal, etc.) can be a good addition to a country style interior. These rugs are relatively inexpensive. Jute rugs are not durable, but they are soft. Sisal carpets are durable but highly absorbent.
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Whatever the fashion trends, the return to decorating rooms, and especially the living room, with beautiful carpets will definitely come back. The centuries-old history of design only confirms this truth.
How to choose carpet for your living room
Almost any style in living room design does not resist the design of carpets and carpets. They help in space zoning, semantic logical association of interior elements. The main rule is compliance with the canons of the general style direction: from the choice of colors to the size and geometry of the outline.
Carpets in the modern interior of the living room can be floor and wall. Depending on the chosen design of the rooms, they differ in texture and material of execution.
The most expensive silk carpets. They are airy and require high craftsmanship. Woolen ones are traditionally laid on the floor. Cotton and viscose are practical, have great artistic and color variations in the pattern. Widely used in rustic style, country, provence, oriental style.
Leather carpets and sheep's wool have entered the trend. They can be made from natural materials. For followers of the "green" movements, there are many options for substitutes: high-quality eco-leather and leatherette, artificial pile of various animals.
Design: Svetlana Yurkova
Artificial materials are also used to make carpets: nylon variations are cheap and practical; polyester - also not expensive, give a wealth of color palette and imitation of natural texture; polypropylene are durable and confidently repeat natural wool in the finish, making the original uncompetitive in price.
Aiming at the use of carpets in the interior of the living room, it is not bad to take into account the requirements of the room for their characteristics:
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cleaning of possible contamination should be “painless” and effective: living room reception area with all sorts of “unaccounted for” surprises in the form of spilled drinks or debris on the carpet;
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increased hairiness (from 15 mm) is not desirable next to the dining area, where, in addition to crumbs, bacteria are found that are not always friendly to people;
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wear resistance is an important point when choosing a carpet: the living room is an increased use area for a large family and receiving guests;
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the design of the cover should not “stand out” from the general design of the room, be an unexpected object of decor for those around the owner of the property;
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The durability and wear resistance of the carpet is determined by the material of manufacture: silk products are more decorative than practical compared to artificial fibers or threads and are ideal for decorating walls;
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artificial materials are sometimes allergenic and not always suitable for children who like to play on a soft floor surface;
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The "calm" color tones of the carpet are determined by the abundance of bright color in the design of the living room.
In the photo: an unpretentious carpet in a modest living room
Design: Maria Makhmudova
In the photo: a carpet stylized as fur with a long pile
In the photo: a woven carpet under a coffee table
living room studio In the photo: a carpet in the interior of a city apartment
Design: Anna and Daniil Shchepanovich
Value for money
In addition to the low price, artificial carpets “carry” with them increased electrification (the occurrence of static electricity) and allergenicity (predisposition to cause allergic reactions of the body). Propylene flooring options are popular today. But they are afraid of moisture and direct natural light, absorb dust “well” and are scrupulous about cleaning with a low-powered vacuum cleaner. Effectively serve no more than 5 years. Persian natural carpets, for example, have been exploited for centuries, passing from generation to generation as a legacy.
The price is incommensurable, but the quality is worth it!
Nylon in carpet finishing is elastic and durable: pile is attached to synthetics with latex. But this option is somewhat more expensive than the propylene base and will give additional life to the product with gentle use up to 5 years.
Viscose and rayon are wear-resistant, but not very suitable for heat and sound insulation.
Knitted carpets last about 10 years. For the price, they are ahead of woolen products. A presentable look is achieved by a one-time weaving of the base and the selected pile. It turns out firmly and gutta-percha.
Wool carpets in living rooms are expensive, but outstandingly eco-friendly. They serve for a long time (at least 50 years), have a fire-resistant effect and high artistic value in manual execution. Among the shortcomings - the "ability" to collect dust, attract moths and mold with improper care. Wear resistance and ease of cleaning are given by synthetics. The optimal ratio is 80 to 20 in favor of natural threads.
External possibilities of visual perception
The carpet in the living room requires a design study of the project with a given component: the reception room "opposes" the carpet paths, "departure" from the general style in color and form.
The living room is predisposed to beautiful and refined products with a relief or smooth base. Natural materials of execution can carry beauty and healing effect.
The large living room is receptive to several carpets for each semantic area chosen by the design in a single style solution. Baroque provides for a floral ornament, high-tech - abstraction.
If you want to cover the entire living room, you should consider the rule of thumb: from the wall, the uncovered space is about 50 cm. This will not visually reduce the overall space.
Design: Artur Minakov and Yulia Fedotova
Carpet size
The desire to fully provide the space with carpet - carpet. But he more "fits" with the children's room or office.
The size of the carpet is determined by the design, the desire to zone the space, the possibilities (including those available) to make a beautiful flooring, providing a decorative effect of landscaping the living room.
Small rugs are arranged next to the places where the feet most often find their natural shelter: bed, sofa, armchairs, bookcase, entrance to the balcony ...
According to external perception, one-level and multi-level carpets are distinguished. In the first case, uncut loops have the same height. In the second variant, different lengths of the loops create the effect of a three-dimensional ornament, which also visually increases the size of the item.
A large carpet with design features, as noted, requires harmony with the surroundings. Geometry should also organically "weave" into the interior of the living room.
A carpet of 3 sq.m. is considered small. It is placed under a coffee table with chairs, next to the bed. The average size of the product has up to 6 sq.
m. They are useful for decorating the central zone of the room. Large carpets - from 6 squares. They are organic, elegant and pretentious for voluminous living rooms.
Shape of the product
Carpets in modern living room interiors can have different configurations in accordance with the design idea. From small rugs of round, oval, rectangular, square shapes to fundamental flooring of similar configurations.
The round shape of the carpet is considered a decorative element of the living room, rather than practical in terms of insulation and soundproofing. It predictably zones the space, emphasizes the selected segment of the interior in a designer way, and has a psychologically calming effect on a person. The spacious living room allows you to cover the central part of the square with a round carpet with a wide frame and a large pattern in the center. This option is accepted in classical Turkish carpet weaving.
Design: Marina Zhukova
Round carpet in the interior can be placed under furniture, stylishly combined with round clocks, mirrors, chandeliers, lamps.
A square or rectangular carpet is considered a traditional product. It is laid out in front of a sofa with a gap or under a coffee table with "acceptance" of all legs on the surface. It looks impressive on one wall free from decor and furniture. Decorated with antique or stylized edged weapons, mounted on special pendants that do not damage the carpet.
The oval shape ensures the preservation of parts of the room, accentuates the layout. The semicircle is suitable for the wall zone, it will emphasize the strict geometry of the furniture.
The "broken" shape, reminiscent of the skin of an animal, will help in accentuating the interior of the living room, which is not rigidly tied to the clarity of geometric lines.
Carpet in the living room with a corner sofa choose an oval shape. A coffee table is easily placed on it, which serves as an attribute of a cozy zone of unobtrusive relaxation in a private setting.
Design: Jaime Hayon
How to choose a color palette
The harmony of the living room - in the combination of colors of the carpet and furniture.
The larger the covered area, the less contrast should be the carpet flooring. This design technique is directly proportional. The classic style gravitates towards rich accents in the colors of the carpet: with elements of red, purple, orange, yellow, stripes or a diagonal guide.
The Art Nouveau style, like the English style, chooses carpets with detailed ornamentation, graceful patterns in gray, green, olive, red.
Modern style leads to abstraction: on a plain background, geometric shapes of regular shape, accentuated by color, look attractive. The accent shade can be repeated in the decor and colors of the furniture.
Design: Katya Chistova
Rustic and eco-style, with country and Provence gravitate towards pastel colors that visually send you to nature: light green, yellow, pink, beige, orange, blue. Flowers and greenery in design and drawing are a distinctive feature of the stylistic approach to interior design.
Hi-tech doesn't like fancy colors.
The uniformity and visual “smoothness” of the transition from glass with metallized surfaces to the low pile of the carpet will give a complete feeling of penetration into the chosen style.
What hairiness is suitable for the living room
The length of the pile is selected based on the criteria for the active use of the living room in each case. The possibility of frequent cleaning and the desire to walk barefoot choose a more “fluffy”, natural and high thread surface of the carpet. It is suitable for cozy rooms with a fireplace. Frequent gatherings and parties with guests pay attention to practical carpets with short pile or lint-free options. For example, leather products. Imitation of grass cover will bring natural freshness to the emphasis of the rustic style direction and all its surroundings.
Features of the choice of carpets in other rooms
The bedroom "gravitates" to long pile carpets in a calm, sometimes monochromatic, color scheme.
