Carpet for family room designs
10 ways to add warmth and luxury |
Living room carpet is back where it should be, at the heart of the home. Its charms are more than simply good looks, as it ticks the boxes for seductive softness, and in these days of high fuel bills, has welcome insulating qualities for your living room flooring ideas.
The main advantage of living room carpet is the incredible range of decorating possibilities that it offers, thanks to the wide variety of colors and textures, as well as the feeling of warmth underfoot.
The different types of carpet pile available mean you can create a dramatically different look and feel, from the smoothness of velvet pile, to the sumptuous luxury of Saxony. We explore the best options for your living room ideas.
Living room carpet ideas – embrace the cozy feel of carpet
From patterned to plain, wool to sisal, these inviting carpet ideas can bring a welcome warmth to your home.
1. Go for luxury with a wool carpet
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Wool is the preferred option for a living room rug or carpet, not only because it’s a natural fibre but also for its hardwearing qualities and natural springiness, which make it resistant to being compressed by furniture and footsteps. It’s also warm and soft with a luxurious, unmatched feel.
2. Consider color choices
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Although the vast majority of us are still opting for neutral carpet, subtle changes are seeping in. The traditional gold and beige tones are being replaced by greys, taupes and stone shades, while strong color is being used now in the same way as wallpaper, to create an accent. Damsons and plums are also popular living room color schemes.
3. Introduce texture to your flooring
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Texture in interior design is fundamental, and no more so than on a living room carpet. At the top end of the market textured carpets are clean and crisp, without heavy patterns. ‘However, we are now seeing this smooth surface being broken up by ribbed, herringbone or checked designs,’ says Michael Turner, General Manager, Crucial Trading .
Deep, long pile gives flooring the feel-good factor, while a mix of high and low pile heights can be very luxurious.
‘This gives you a carpet that feels good at a reasonable price,’ says David Cormack, Marketing Director, Cormar . Nubbly boucle in solid colors are also in demand.
4. Play with pattern
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The latest living room trends suggest that pattern in back in a big way. Stripes are in – and are now available in several brave colorways – perfect for stairs and small living rooms. The master of stripes Roger Oates champions the versatility of stripes. ‘You can be bold with widths and colors to create drama, or use fine lines to for a more classic or subtle effect,’ he says.
Floral designs are also making a comeback. ‘There’s a trend for designs influenced by the floral and fauna found in nature,' says Kelly Butler, Design Manager, Brintons .
5. Focus on materials when choosing a living room carpet
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If you’re looking for more unusual effects and finishes, consider some of the more unexpected fibres.
‘There’s a growing trend of using a percentage of silk or artificial silk, which gives the look of silk at a moderate price,’ says Martin Long of The Carpet Library.
‘Lama is another sleek choice, which is stronger than sheep wool and comes in lots of non-dyed natural shades,’ says Jhon Campo, of Van Besouw . 'Luxurious mohair has a unique feel, and a dense pile, with a slight natural oiliness that protects the fibres.'
6. Choose plant-fibre floorings for a natural look
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Natural floorings made from plant fibre are a versatile option, having moved on from merely rustic designs to encompass smart city looks, too. It can be fitted in the same way as carpet, used as a room square or as a rug or runner with a bound or decorative fabric or leather edge.
Plant-fibre flooring doesn’t cope well with water and high humidity so isn’t the right choice for a kitchen or bathroom. Ask for flooring to be pre-treated with a stain inhibitor.
Natural flooring is not as dimensionally stable as carpet (sisal may shrink, while coir can swell and shrink), so it should be stuck down.
‘For comfort and longevity, a firm underlay is usually used and the flooring is stuck to that,’ says Michael Turner of Crucial Trading.
7. Opt for a made-to-measure carpet
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Bespoke living room carpet can bring an individual look to a room whether used on a sweeping scale for a large drawing room, or for a much smaller project.
‘Bespoke carpet may seem expensive, yet it’s made to the size required so there’s no wastage, and a border can be made to fit any shape of room,’ says Amy Lawton, Design Director, Concept Hand Tufting . 'A sample is hand-tufted for approval by the customer, before the carpet is made up.'
8. Look for quality with a woven carpet
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If quality is your watchword, consider woven carpet, made in the traditional method way by weaving the pile into the backing.
‘The quality of a woven carpet is instantly recognizable’ says Ray Snell, Design Manager, Ulster Carpets . ‘The relatively labor-intensive manufacturing process and large quantity of yarn used means a high price ticket, but the quality is second to none, producing stable, very dense carpet.'
9. Or, go for a tufted option
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The alternative is tufted carpet, both plain and patterned, made using needles to punch the pile into a backing fabric before a secondary backing is stuck on with latex, to add stability and hold the tufts firm. The quality versions are not necessarily a second-best to woven carpet, and much carpet is now made this way.
10. Factor in the different types of weave
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The surface pile texture can make a huge difference to the look and wear of the carpet.
– Twist pile carpets have tightly twisted yarns to give a hardwearing carpet with a crisp feel; these are less likely to show footprints and wear and tear.
– Velvet carpets have a dense low-cut pile, where individual tufts are hardly visible. The density gives a rich, smooth effect though it tends to show footprints.
– Loop piles are also popular and many are woven to look like natural floorings such as sisal. A mixture of high and low loops or cut and loop pile tufts within the same carpet are sometimes used to create pattern. A good choice for a light-toned carpet, they won’t show indentations from footprints. Most loop piles suit heavy domestic use.
– Flatweave carpets are similar to loop piles, but have a flatter, smoother surface. These work well for runners and stair carpets.
– Saxony carpets have a long pile making them luxurious underfoot while shag pile carpets have even longer tufts. Both are excellent for use in bedrooms and living rooms.
What is the best carpet for a living room?
Wool is often considered the best choice for a living room carpet. Its hardwearing qualities – and softness underfoot – make it resistant to being compressed by furniture and footsteps.
If you are after extra durability, then look no further than a blend of 80% wool with 20% nylon or other fibres such as polypropylene. Alternatively, polyamide (nylon) is extremely strong – and has high abrasion resistance. It’s often blended with wool, though it can be used on its own to produce low-cost living room carpet.
50 Living Room Carpet Ideas
Through These Eyes
Carpet in the living room may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's certainly not an automatic design no-no either. Rather than dismissing it entirely, sometimes, you just need to embrace it.
Aside from being a soft to place to stand, living room carpet can make a room feel cozier and more colorful. Have carpet in your own living room? Here's 50 ways to make it work.
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Rikki Snyder
We all know that one rug can look great on top of carpet, but so does two. Layering multiple rugs on top of carpet creates a multifaceted look full of texture that will take your living room up a notch.
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Louis Duncan-He
For a seamless living room carpet look, pick carpet that is full of colors and vibrant tones and repeat those colors elsewhere in your space, like in accessories, throw pillows, or furniture.
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Cormar Carpets
Dealing with a small space? Pair lightly-colored carpet with similarly colored walls and glass accents for a living room that will feel brighter and more open than it really is.
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Margaret Wright
Need extra seating? Place floor pillows on your living room carpet. Not only do these provide a convenient spot to sit and chat, but they also act as an extra accessory to jazz up your carpet.
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Louis Duncan-He
Just as you can create a cohesive look with similar coloring in the carpet and the furniture and accessories that surround it, so can you create a cohesive look by mimicking the look of the carpet in other spaces as well—like the kitchen cabinets.
This works well with open-concept areas.
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Cormar Carpets
Plum accents are the ideal companion to dark gray carpet in your living room. Consider adding a few touches of plum through throw pillows, blankets or vases.
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Louis Duncan-He
Living room carpet is an easy way to tie in fun patterns and texture. Repeat those patterns and texture (or ones similar to it) elsewhere in your space, like in wall art or throws.
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Carpetright UK
A simple cream-colored carpet is the perfect base layer for a boho rug and some cozy floor couches. Finish the look with a dramatic, show-stopping houseplant and some complementary wall art.
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Cormar Carpets
Adding carpet and unsure what color it should be? If your walls are white or off-white, try installing carpet in a similar shade. It can give your living room a marvelously minimalist feeling.
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Design: Kate + Co Design, Photos by Arnal Photography
Bringing texture into your living room doesn't have to mean covering it in wicker or velvet—it can also mean embracing it small ways, like choosing a more prominent weave or tuft in your carpet.
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Cormar Carpets
No matter how you style your living room and its carpet, don't forget some kind of contrasting color, even if you're going with a monochrome look. A dash of color in something as small as a picture frame or decorative bowl can help break up the space and keep it from looking too drab.
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KTII Design Group
Think of your living room carpet like a blank canvas and your furniture like the paint it sits upon it. And though your canvas shouldn't be covered in stuff before paint is added, a little pattern never hurt anyone. Try out a carpet with a small pattern and see for yourself.
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Cormar Carpets
An additional stylish look for your carpeted living room is tying in furniture that's slightly darker than your carpet and pairing it with a rich accent color. The room will feel coordinated, but not too matchy-matchy.
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KTII Design Group
Sometimes, a neutral carpet is the best one in your living room, especially if your decor style is more maximalist.
Keeping things simple will help keep things from becoming chaotic.
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Cormar Carpets
For a living room with a timeless feeling, pair your lightly-colored carpet with off-white walls and black accents. Eye-catching black is further highlighted by the cream tones of the space, showing why contrast can be your home decor's best friend.
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Interior Impressions
For a stellar color combo, go for gold and gray. Gray carpet gets a reputation for being boring, but it's the perfect blank slate when it comes to pops of bold and classy gold.
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Cormar Carpets
Break of the monotony of a sea of carpet by placing floor accents, like baskets and bins, on top of it. Not only will they provide some helpful storage, but they'll provide visual interest too.
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Interior Impressions
For a room that feels breezy, bright and everything in-between, use a cream or off-white carpet paired with white furniture and walls.
Keep things from feeling too clinical by tying in one or two small and subtle pops of color.
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ALine Studio
For a living room you'll want to be in 24/7, break out the highest-of-the-high-pile-carpet. Extra-tall tufts create a soft and welcoming feel, and your floor might just be as comfy as your couch.
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Rikki Snyder
Who says that rugs have to have all the cool patterns? Take a page from rugs' book and use carpet that's full of designs and color, like this Persian-rug-style carpet.
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R Johnston Interiors
Create a unique space that will set your living room apart with some geometrically textured carpet. Textured triangles, circles, and squares can give your floor a personality all of its own.
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Rikki Snyder
As you're starting to see, the coloring of your carpet is a great jumping off point for the coloring of the rest of your living room. One way to incorporate your carpet color is by using it as the background or base tone in wallpaper or wall art.
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R Johnston Interiors
Living room carpet in earthy and woody tones can give your space an old-world vibe, and it will pair perfectly with wooden accents, like cabinetry or ceiling beams.
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Rikki Snyder
For a fun, down-to-earth pattern, use dots in your carpet. They'll provide a touch of personality to an item that so many simply ignore.
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Through These Eyes
Give your living room a little extra style (and a little extra coziness) by placing a plush rug on top of your carpet.
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Rikki Snyder
A simpler, toned-down carpet means there's room for dramatically patterned ottomans or chairs. Instead of bemoaning your carpet's boring sensibilities, embrace what it allows you to do.
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Glenn Gissler Design
A neutral colored, low-pile carpet with a subtle pattern paired with elegant furniture and gilded accents creates a regal look that's sure to stand out.
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Rikki Snyder
A carpet covered in long lines is the perfect addition to a lusciously linear space. When paired with tall windows, long sofas and geometric coffee table, a linear-patterned carpet ties the whole look together.
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Invictus Carpet
You don't have to cover up your carpet—either with furniture or rugs. A simple look can look just as good as more maximalist one. For the best effect, make sure all your furniture and decor coordinates well with the carpet, since there won't be much of it.
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Invictus Carpet
Another winning color combo is beige and navy. Beige carpet is easy to find (and affordable!) and pairs wonderfully with a touch of navy, for a subtle nautical look.
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Rikki Snyder
Another way to add a unique pop of style is by laying an animal skin rug on top of your carpet. This looks even better when a coffee table or another central piece of furniture sits upon it.
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Clayton Corner
Don't have the time (or headspace) to pick perfectly complementary colors for your carpet and living room furniture? There's an easier way—make them all the same color. Using different shades of the same color will provide a coordinated look with minimal effort.
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Rikki Snyder
You can bring in more than one color into your carpet without a bold pattern or colorblocking. Instead, look for carpet with multicolored tufts, which provide a subtle touch of color.
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GInger Pawws
For a subtlety luxe look, pair plush carpet with a few touches of velvet, like in a throw pillow or ottoman. The richness of the carpet will easily complement the lushness of the velvet accents.
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Mindy Gayer
Hardwood flooring isn't the only way to make your living room look older than it really is. For an equally vintage feeling, use carpet with a washed-out pattern for a subtle centuries-old look.
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Leila Talmadge Interiors
Who says living room carpet has to be neutral? It can also be rich and bold too, like this beautiful shade of blue. For a cohesive look, repeat the color elsewhere, like on the sofa or in wall art.
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The House That Black Built
An easy way to tie in your beige carpet to your living room (without making the whole space beige) is to have a piece of furniture that nearly matches it. Doing this makes the space feel cohesive, but not overwhelmingly carpeted.
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Design: AMC Interior Design; Photos: Mark Harrison Photography
For a rich and visually pleasing look, pair a lighter colored carpet or rug with deeply colored walls. The two will contrast one another and create a grown-up space that will never go out of style.
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Anne Sage
For a pared-down living room that doesn't feel too cluttered, pick a coffee table that has a similar color as your carpet.
This works especially well with lighter colored carpets, and it can really open up a room.
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AMC Interior Design, Photos by Heidi Marfitt Photography
Just as you can have bold living room carpet, you can also have a bold area rug on top of it. This is a great choice if you want to go for a colorful look without the commitment.
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Blue Copper Design
If you want to add a rug to your living room carpet, but don't want it to blend in too much, pick a darker rug with a subtle pattern on it. This will create contrast and bring in some extra style.
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Henry Walker Homes
Create the classiest living room by pairing cream carpet with dark blue and gold accents. Together, the color trio creates a rich, visually pleasing look that's ready for the fanciest of dinner parties.
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House of Chais
Not looking to show off your carpet? We get it. Instead, place a colorful or unique rug on top and match its color or pattern with your living room wall art.
This will draw the eye away from your beat-up beige.
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Interiors by Rachel Fielding
Trim can really tie together a room, and it's no different when it comes to carpeted ones. Make sure your living room has baseboards—not only do they protect your walls, but they provide a nice buffer between the carpet and the wall too.
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Katie LeClerq Design Studio
One of the best things you can do in you decor is to combine texture, especially when it comes to carpets and rugs. A textured rug atop a textured carpets can give your living room a unique, high-end feel.
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The House That Black Built
Another great way to boost your living room's personality is by pairing simple-as-can-be carpet with a fun floor texture, like vintage tile. Together the two highlight one another, while preventing either one from feeling too dominant.
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Katie LeClerq Design Studio
A room-sized rug is a great answer to the question of what do with unwanted carpet.
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Renovating The Broadway
For a taste of something different, a carpet with a subtle weave and low pile mimics the look of wicker. It's an easy way to bring in texture, and low pile carpet is easier than most to keep clean.
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Devon Grace Interiors
Another great way to incorporate the look of your carpet throughout your living room is by using similar curtains. That way, your carpet colors are seen vertically and horizontally.
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My Little Detached Home
A bright or richly colored rug against a sea of neutrals brings in a lovely touch of color that makes your living room uniquely you.
How To Decorate a Living Room: 20 Ideas and Common Mistakes
rules for using rugs in room design
Just one detail can transform the environment and become the finishing touch of the design. Carpets in the interior are a win-win decoration of the room and at the same time a practical element. Professionals will share with you the secrets of proper placement of rugs and the rules for choosing.
Contents
- 1. Weigh the pros and cons of an interior with carpets
- 2. Choosing a carpet: criteria for evaluating products
- 2.1. Manufacturing method
- 2.2. Pile height
- 2.3. Density
- 2.4. Materials
- 2.5. The size and configuration of carpets in the interior
- 3. Room with a carpet: analyzing the dimensions of the room
- 4. Rugs in the interior: studying the rules of placement and non-standard ideas
- 4.1. Carpet on carpet in the interior
- 4.2. Combination of different textures
- 4.3. Carpets on the walls
- 5. Zoning a room with carpets: we correctly divide the space
Weigh the pros and cons of the interior with carpets
If the design seems unfinished, you can add a quality carpet to the interior. Such a thing will relieve the feeling of emptiness in the room and visually expand the space. However, products have pros and cons that you should pay attention to before buying.
Clear advantages of carpets:
- Products can be used for space zoning.
- Carpets effectively mask surface imperfections.
- The carpets have sound-absorbing properties.
- Accessories make the room warmer and cozier.
- Products emphasize other interior items.
There is only one significant minus - the need for careful care of the carpet. Dust, skin particles, pet hair accumulate on the pile. It is important to regularly clean and clean the carpet with special detergents. Then the product will retain its original appearance for a long time and remain safe for family members.
Carpet in interior design
Choosing a carpet: criteria for evaluating products
It is important to evaluate carpets for the interior of a house or apartment by several indicators simultaneously. Main criteria: material, shape, size, design, pile height, production method, density.
Let's consider each item separately.
Method of making
There are two ways of making carpets - machine and hand. Among both categories of models, there are luxurious pieces that are ready to take a place in your home. It remains only to decide on the option. Main types of products:
- Braided. Such models are characterized by a long pile and fancy patterns. Carpets are beautiful thanks to a special knot weaving technique, in which the pile is connected to the warp threads.
- Woven. These are products that do not have a lint. The main feature is the original embroidered ornament. Such rugs are made both by machine and by hand.
- Tufted. Models with a rigid canvas base, which are decorated with loop stitches. Most often, such instances are produced using special equipment.
Idea! Instead of a luxurious rug, you can lay a designer homespun rug on the floor. Such a thing will become a successful attribute of such styles as oriental, eclecticism, fusion, minimalism.
Pile height
Pile refers to the fibers that protrude above the base of the carpet. Elements can be of different density depending on the material.
Pile heights
| Short | Medium | Long |
|---|---|---|
| up to 0.5 cm | 0.5-1 cm | from 1 cm |
Low pile carpets are easier to care for. Furniture does not leave such noticeable marks on them as on products with a high pile.
Long pile rugs are divided into four main classifications:
- Shaggy. Products with a shaggy pile 1-4 cm long. Due to the special processing technology of the fabric, the carpet looks fluffy and cozy. The main feature of the models is the fibers of different thicknesses.
- Cut loop. Models with a pile length of up to 8 cm. Combined fibers are used in production, so the products look very original.
- Frieze. Copies with twisted fibers up to 5 cm in height.
- Saxony. Products with a pile of the same type as Shaggy carpets. The main difference is that Saxony carpeting consists of elements of the same thickness.
Each model range has additional finishes. They are successfully combined with each other, so several products can be placed in one room.
Density
Density measures how close the fibers are to each other. This indicator also reflects how many knots are present in the pattern. Density affects the elasticity of the canvas, the quality of the pattern and softness.
High quality products have a density of 200,000 -300,000 elements per square meter. Usually these are models with a medium pile, having a clearly traced pattern.
Medium-density models are also suitable for creating an excellent interior. Such specimens contain from 100,000 nodules on the surface and are usually characterized by a long pile. They are soft, fluffy and comfortable.
The only negative is the lack of elasticity. It is better to place such rugs on free areas of the floor, not under furniture.
Materials
Carpets can be made from natural or synthetic materials. Products from the second category quickly become unusable, so it is better not to consider them to create a stylish design. The ideal ratio is 70% natural raw materials and 30% synthetic. The composition may be nylon, polypropylene, polyester.
A good option is wool carpets. They look elegant and are durable. Such products do not fade, keep their shape, keep the room warm.
Carpets made from natural materials such as bamboo or jute look spectacular. Such carpets will decorate interiors in eco, country, grunge styles.
Important! Luxurious silk carpets are on sale. They are rarely found in the interior due to instability to changes in humidity and direct sunlight. If you want to have this stunning attribute in your interior, place it in the bedroom.
Size and configuration of carpets in the interior
The rugs can be of absolutely any size - from small rugs to floor coverings throughout the room. The main parameter when choosing is the dimensions of the room.
The shapes are also varied. Classical variations of carpets: rectangular, square, oval. However, the palas can be round, triangular and even diamond-shaped. Designers offer a lot of unexpected solutions for bold interiors.
Multi-colored carpet in interior design
Carpets for different interior styles: considering options:
- Project House in the classics - Living-dining room
- Project in Zhukovka - Living room on the 2nd floor
- Grafsky Forest project – Living room on the 2nd floor
- Project Millennium, bathhouse – Rest room at the bathhouse
- Imperial House Project
Floor carpets in the interior will look organically in any style.
It is important to choose the right model.
Rectangular or oval rugs in neutral shades are suitable for classic and neoclassical styles. Products can be plain or decorated with discreet prints.
For minimalist styles, it is better to choose small monochrome rugs. They should set the background for other interior items, so they can be bright.
Design in such directions as country, Provence, Art Deco will be decorated with carpets with floral ornaments. Geometric prints are also appropriate in these styles. But it is better to refuse rugs with coarse multi-colored patterns.
You can experiment with boho-style interiors. The fancier the patterns on the carpets, the more spectacular. For entourage, original rugs in oriental trends are often decorated with tassels.
English and American style floor carpets are most often a one-color rectangular canvas. Common shades: beige, white, gray, brown.
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A room with a carpet: analyzing the dimensions of the room
The dimensions of the room play an important role when choosing a carpet. Too large a dark carpet can visually reduce the space, so this solution is not suitable for compact rooms. It is better to give preference to rugs that will recede at least 40 cm from each wall.
For spacious rooms, you can choose rugs of any shape. For narrow spaces - elongated rectangular carpets. For square rooms - wide rectangular, oval or round.
Whole room carpet can be laid out in the living room, bedroom or nursery. This solution involves the use of a monochromatic coating, made in light shades.
Rugs in the interior: we study the rules of placement and non-standard ideas
The carpet can be placed on a free area of the room or under the furniture. In order for products to emphasize the situation, you should follow simple rules:
- If the carpet is to be placed under the sofa, it is important to take into account that the free edge of the carpet, at least 0.
5 m long, must be visible from under the furniture. - If the rug is in the dining room, it must be made so that it completely accommodates the dining group. Cases where the table is on the carpet and the chairs are on the floor are considered bad design examples.
- If straight lines prevail in furniture design, it is better to choose rectangular or square rugs.
Carpet in the interior of the bedroom
And now let's move on to non-standard methods of using rugs in the design of rooms. We offer three interesting ideas.
Carpet on carpet in the interior
An interesting solution is to overlap one small carpet on another. You can choose rugs of different shapes and sizes for this purpose. This technique not only opens up the interior in a new way, but also visually adds volume to the room.
Tip! To implement the idea, it is better to use rugs in contrasting shades.
Combination of different textures
Long and short pile carpets can be combined in one room. For example, a smooth carpet will be in perfect harmony with a soft and fluffy one. However, do not overdo it with the number of products - two or three is enough.
Carpets on the walls
Products look great not only on the floor, but also on the walls. Reception in such styles as Scandinavian, eclectic, oriental is especially appropriate. Vintage interiors also need a similar design. Small bright rugs and models with original patterns look great on the walls.
Zoning a room with carpets: we divide the space wisely
Carpet is an ideal tool for visual zoning of combined rooms. You can highlight one zone with the help of a rug or emphasize several.
If the room has a fireplace, place a soft rug or fluffy animal skin in front of it. A decorative element will create the desired entourage and allow you to tune in to rest.
Plain rugs in neutral colors look good in the dining area.
By the sofa, on the contrary, you can place a bright carpet or a product with patterns.
Carpet in the middle of the room
Look at the Millennium project, bathhouse and gazebo - Rest room.
Carpet in the recreation area
Tip! For zoning, it is better to use models that have something in common in styles and shades. If you take completely diverse ones, you can violate the visual integrity of the design.
Interior rugs are the very element that, if desired, can be moved to another place and get a completely new vision of space. In the skillful hands of a person with excellent taste, such a detail will turn even the simplest design of a room into an exquisite author's creation. Numerous completed projects are clear evidence of this theory.
How to choose a carpet in the living room - see the ideas in the blog Mr. Doors
How to choose a carpet in the living room so that the chosen model not only emphasizes the style and atmosphere of the room, but also makes the house comfortable and cozy.
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What is the carpet for?
Carpet is one of the controversial elements in the interior. Just a few decades ago, they were actively used in interior design. Soviet citizens did not always know the measure, so bright rugs adorned the floors and walls. They were spread not only in the rooms, but also in the corridor, in the kitchen. This was due to a certain status of their owners. The lucky ones who managed to get a beautiful carpet were looked at with undisguised envy. It was difficult to buy high-quality products on the open market, therefore, in order to get the desired thing, it was necessary to make every effort, and they had a place in the apartment.
During the years of perestroika, carpets were ruthlessly removed from the rooms. In order not to throw away lurid products, they were taken to the country. Over time, it turned out that the rugs performed not only a decorative function.
In our country, where summer lasts only 3 months and the cold sets in, warm floor coverings are a must to protect your feet from the cold.
In fact, the role of carpets is much more extensive. They perform the following functions.
- Decorative. With the right choice, you can, using little money, drastically change the look of the living room.
- Practical. They protect the flooring from wear and tear, absorb noise and hide the imperfection of the floor.
- Dividing. With the help of a carpet, you can zone the living room space.
Carpets in modern interiors
Can a modern living room interior do without a carpet? Many designers say no. Textiles and floor coverings give the room a finished look. The approach to how to lay a carpet in the living room has changed. They no longer decorate the walls. To do this, designers offer many other options: panels of stabilized moss and wooden slats, paintings and family photos, as well as other ideas.
Is it possible to refuse any floor textiles? Such a decision, of course, has the right to exist. You need to focus on your own feelings. If there is no feeling of incompleteness in the design, then you can leave everything as it is. And if, while in the room, it seems that something is missing, then think about how to pick up a carpet on the floor in the living room. It is this seemingly insignificant detail that will be the final touch that gathers the interior into a single whole.
Living room flooring
There are several types that are suitable for the hall. How to choose the right carpet for the living room? Let's get acquainted with the possible types of flooring.
- Palas is a carpet with a thin base and little or no pile. Modern manufacturers offer rugs of different sizes and colors.
- Carpet track - a cloth with a pile of various lengths. Sold in rolls.
- Carpet - carpet fabric with or without a pattern, with a potentially unlimited length.
You can independently choose the desired length or width of the coating, as it is most often sold in stores in the form of rolls. - A full-fledged carpet with specific dimensions and a finished pattern.
- Animal skins. This idea is not suitable for all design styles. Such a bold option gives the interior a unique character. It is not necessary to choose the skin of a real animal, you can buy a synthetic analogue.
Types of carpets
How to choose the right carpet for the living room? With a long pile or give preference to models without a pile? To make it easier for you to navigate, we will analyze the main types of modern rugs, their advantages and disadvantages.
Carpets are divided into 2 types: with pile and without pile.
Lint-free models. They are chosen when looking for an option on how to lay a carpet in the living room that does not require special care. The lack of pile allows it to be used in a spacious room, for decorating the floor under the dining table.
These floor coverings are easy to vacuum. To remove heavy soiling yourself, it is enough to wash a small rug in a washing machine.
Do you have pets? The lint-free option is just made for you. Wool will not be visible on the carpet.
Lint-free rugs are suitable for living rooms of any size. Modern manufacturers offer many models made from natural and artificial materials.
Shaggy carpets have long been a favorite of choice in interior design.
This is due to their benefits:
- soft cover,
- draft protection,
- sound absorption,
- the opportunity to play games with loved ones, children on the floor.
When choosing them, pay attention to the length of the pile. Long pile looks stylish and beautiful. Feet literally sink into it. However, this beauty has a significant drawback. Carpets like this are harder to take care of. Small debris must be carefully removed to restore its cleanliness.
A short pile is suitable for any premises. It's much easier to take care of him.
It is worth abandoning the idea of using a carpet with villi longer than 7-8 cm in rooms with high traffic. The pile will be constantly crushed, and the floor covering will quickly lose its original appearance.
Carpets are also divided according to the method of manufacture:
- Weaving. Dense fabric fabrics produced on a loom. These are real works of art, made by hand in compliance with ancient technologies. For their manufacture, natural materials are used (wool, cotton, jute).
- Knitted. Created by knitting loops into the warp.
- Braided. These are products made by weaving pile threads into the base.
- Needle-punched. They are performed using the method of nailing a non-woven base.
- Needle stitched (tufted). Carpets formed by stitching a woven or non-woven backing with threads.
- Flocked. Floor coverings in which the pile is glued to the base.
Models with a solid base are considered more wear-resistant - woven, wicker, knitted. The durability of the carpet depends on the foundation.
How to choose the right carpet for the living room, focusing on the length of the villi? For different types of flooring, the length of the pile is also different.
Do you prefer models made of yarn? Consider the Frize carpets. For their manufacture, twisted, “curly” yarn is used.
Velor rugs are smooth, soft fabrics with pile, the length of which is the same over the entire surface. Deciding which and how to put wrinkle resistant carpet in your living room? Saxon rugs made of twisted threads up to 4 cm long are suitable for you.
Do you want a model with a long pile? Pay attention to "Shaggy". You can pick up a rug with villi from 4 to 7 cm.
Also consider decorating the room with Berber carpets. The pile has an uneven structure and is randomly located.
Ideal carpet size
How to choose the right size carpet for the living room? Designers do not recommend completely covering the floor surface.
This decision is currently not relevant.
There are several trends that should be followed when choosing a rug for the living room.
- If you decide to place the carpet next to the sofa, then the length of the flooring should slightly exceed the width of the furniture.
- If you like a small rug for a spacious room, then you do not need to spread it in the middle of the room. Use it to highlight functional areas. For example, place in front of a TV or an armchair.
- In a small living room, it is more appropriate to use small carpets, placing them in the middle of the room.
- If the carpet will be located under furniture or a group of furniture, then it should protrude beyond its limits by at least 20 cm, and preferably by 50 cm.
So that you do not get confused in the variety of models, we will divide the carpets into categories, depending on the area:
Small. The area is up to 3 sq. meters. Common sizes: 0.
6x1.1 m, 0.8x1.5 m, 1x2 m, 1.5x2 m.
Medium. Area from 3 to 6 square meters. meters. The most common sizes: 2x3 m, 1.5x2 m.
Large. These are models with an area of over 6 square meters. meters. You can purchase the following options: 2x3.5 m, 2x4 m, 2.5x4 m, 3x4 m, 3x5 m. Carpets of large sizes attract attention, so you should choose them very carefully. The maximum length of the carpet fabric is 5 meters. If this does not suit you and you decide to lay a longer model, then you can always order a custom-made rug or choose an option among the carpet.
Remember, the more spacious the room, the longer the length of the flooring should be. The distance from the edge of the carpet to the wall is recommended to be at least 30 - 60 cm.
You can determine how the selected model will look in the living room using a simple method. To do this, simply lay out the outline of the planned coverage with colored stripes.
Below we offer the most common schemes for how to arrange a carpet in the living room.
Considering them, you will find a suitable solution.
When choosing a rug for a corner sofa, remember that the feet of those sitting should be completely on the carpet.
If the living room is combined with the kitchen area, then for zoning you will need a carpet, the edge of which will extend 70 cm beyond the perimeter of the table. This will allow you to freely extend and retract the chairs without being afraid to catch on the edge of the floor covering.
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Above we showed how to choose the size of the carpet in the living room, now let's decide on its shape.
Choosing the shape of the carpet
The choice, of course, depends on the shape of the room. Most options can be selected for square rooms. How to choose a carpet on the floor for the living room? You can lay out a round, square, and rectangular rug. A square flooring will fill and complement the room. Rectangular or oval models will make the space visually larger by stretching it.
Models of round, oval, square and rectangular shapes are suitable for rooms made in absolutely any style, you just need to choose the right color and design. Bizarrely shaped carpets rarely fit into modern interiors.
Small, irregularly shaped rugs are best used as an accent in combination with bulky furniture. The idea should be implemented in a spacious living room next to the sofa or in the library, spreading the canvas in front of the chair. They are chosen to add bright, memorable touches to the interior.
How to choose a carpet in the living room of an extraordinary shape? Designers recommend repeating the contours of furniture or a coffee table. Among the fashion trends, you can choose the following options:
- blot stain,
- honeycombs,
- small circles,
- animal skins, etc.
Choosing the color of the carpet
In the interior of the room, everything should be harmonious. Therefore, if you do not know how to choose a carpet for the interior of the living room, then the easiest solution would be to echo the colors or shades of the flooring with the furnishings.
Don't forget one rule. The color of the carpet should be combined with the flooring. If it is dark, then choose rug models with contrasting shades. If the floor, on the contrary, is light, then opt for canvases of the same color or a couple of tones darker.
Not everyone likes light rugs, as they are easily soiled and not practical. But light floors visually make the room larger and more spacious.
How to choose the color of the carpet in the living room, decorated in neutral colors? Designers advise to dilute the interior with a bright accent, which can be a carpet.
For rooms with windows facing the sunny side, it is worth using the reverse technique - choose a cold-colored carpet on the floor.
And vice versa: if the room is cool enough, then to “warm up” the room, use a canvas with warm colors.
One of the current trends is the use of aged prints, as if burnt out in the sun. Carpets with faded colors will ideally complement such styles as shabby chic (“shabby chic”), retro, provence, country.
