What can be a carpet in a modern living room

Despite the fact that carpets are no longer so actively decorating the walls of our homes, they have not become less popular in interior design, they are just now more often used in a single copy.

The carpet in the living room, for example, today is laid mainly on the floor. No, of course, this does not mean that several similar products cannot be used in the decor, however, approaching the issue thoughtlessly, you can frankly go too far with the diversity of their coloring and the interior of the room will instantly turn from chic to tasteless.

To prevent this from happening, let's see what types of carpets are offered today and how to properly use them for the benefit of home decoration.

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What to Look for When Choosing a Carpet

The carpet can really transform the atmosphere of the living room, but for this you need to choose the right one. The product should be not only practical, but also effective. In addition, it must be able to harmoniously fit into an already finished interior.

To do this, you need to decide:

• With color.
• Size.
• Form.
• Invoice.
• Drawing.
• Stylistics.

But first things first.

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Sizes and shapes of carpets

The time to select the carpet for the living room comes at the moment when the repair in the apartment is completed and all the furniture has taken its place. It's worth starting with the definition of size. If the living room is not crowded with furniture, and those items that are available differ in the height of the legs, then a carpet covering almost the entire floor will fit perfectly into such an environment. Its surface should be decorated with a pattern.

The larger the floor area left uncovered with a carpet, the more contrast should be their combination. It is good to zone the living room with small carpets, thus highlighting the accent areas.

In living rooms with a large area, oval and round carpet models will be good. It would be more correct to spread them on the floor in such a way that the main part lies in the area where the soft corner is located, without protruding too much beyond it.

And one more thing. Move the carpet as close as possible to the chairs and the sofa - the legs sitting on them should be on a warm carpet.

A round carpet should be preferred if the interior of the living room has a massive chandelier of a rounded design or furniture with smooth lines of the facade, without sharp corners.

Small rugs will help to place accents of flowers. Such a product looks great near the fireplace, under the original table. There may be several carpets of this type in the living room at once.It is important that they must be of the same type.

The atmosphere of comfort is carried with them by long pile carpets. However, it should be borne in mind that the hall is a cross-country room, which will lead to a quick wipe of the luxurious pile. Think it might be better to add comfort with a medium pile product?

Very large carpets will certainly attract attention, therefore, in bright interiors full of a variety of original accessories, it is better to purchase monochromatic options that have a low-contrast, calm theme, pattern.

An ordinary colored tape will help you determine the overall dimensions, shape and proportions of the carpet. She lays out the contour of the future coating on the floor and evaluates how it fits with the rest of the situation.
If the carpet you like in a square living room has a rectangular shape - it doesn’t matter, it can always be cut to the desired size. The problem can only arise in an overly spacious room. The fact is that the width of the carpets rarely exceeds 3.6 meters, but if you are not confused by the presence of a seam, then you can quite connect two carpets for an aesthetic floor covering.

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Carpets in the zoning of the living room

“If you decide to put a table on the carpet in the living room, then pick up a carpet of such a size that it can fit not only the table itself, but also the chairs surrounding it”

The carpet will be better perceived in the decor if it is laid in such a way that between its edge and the baseboard there is a free strip of floor, about twenty centimeters wide. In large rooms, the size of such a strip can increase to half a meter.

Interiors are beautiful, where carpets lie in the center of the room, between the furniture. You should not move the coating close to the sofa, it is more correct to distinguish between them with a ten-centimeter strip of the floor. If you decide to put a table on the carpet in the living room, then pick up a carpet of such a size that it can fit not only the table itself, but also the chairs surrounding it. This is a great way to make a dining group stand out.

In a large living room there is always a need for zoning certain furniture compositions. The easiest way to do this is to use several identical in color and stylistic solutions, harmonizing with each other, carpets. In the recreation area on such a small carpet, a couple of chairs and a table can become. If the furnishings of this area are made with the help of a sofa and armchairs, then the first element is installed on the carpet, and the last one is taken out of it.

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Space Correction

The shape of the carpet is also important in terms of adjusting the space of the room. So, if it is necessary to increase it, large carpets are introduced into the interior that do not contain detailed drawings. The carpet path will help to saddle the living room longer.

To reduce too large areas and fill the room with harmony, small carpets that repeat the outlines of a non-standard sofa or dessert table can be used. It is good if the design of the products will echo the compositional solution of the upholstery of upholstered furniture and other textiles. The only negative in this case will be that when the situation changes, the carpets may be left out of work.

 

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Carpet in the living room: color and pattern

- The living room is furnished with bright furniture - look for a carpet of a calm shade.
- Multi-colored upholstery for upholstered furniture is a reason to choose a plain carpet. Its color scheme can match one of the leading tones of the upholstery fabric.

- The carpet must certainly have all the continuation in the textiles present in the room, for example, in curtains or a sofa cape.
- In a bright living room, you need a carpet with cold colors, and in a dark one - in warm shades.
- Provided that the floors are decorated with laminate, patterned linoleum, or light-colored parquet, the carpet is selected to match the floor.
- A dark floor will refresh a bright carpet well.

- Incorrectly synchronize the color scheme of the carpet added to the living room with the background of its walls. The room will lose its individuality.
– Carpets with geometric patterns will be in harmony with the decor if their colors mimic the overall color concept of the decor.
– Square prints are great when surrounded by patterned curtains and throw pillows.
– The perfect addition to a monochrome environment would be a coating with black or neutral gray stripes. This type of pattern expands the space.

- Liven up a neutral décor by adding a rug with bright stripes.
- A good effect will be obtained when the color of the coating strips matches the tone of the furniture.
– Floors, in the classic coloring (red-brown), will refresh the carpet in swamp colors, any shades of green and ocher. A light carpet in the living room will emphasize the depth of the dark floor tiles and laminate. The colors of the milky-beige palette, white, blue and pink will do just fine with this. The latter should be in the most faded solution.

– The contrast between the floor and the carpet should be present even when the first is visible in very limited areas, only under the baseboards. On the surface in a cold and light tone, it is worth putting a yellow or beige carpet. An unpainted board will be shaded by coatings in natural yellow-green tones. Floors with a gray tint will be decorated with products in purple, pink, olive and lilac.

It is important to understand that carpet products that have a defiant colorful pattern, appearing in the interior of the living room, will divert all attention to themselves. If you are eager to get a luxurious carpet with some unusual print in your decor, then know that such a model will be well received only in a spacious living room with a minimalist setting. In a small room littered with furniture, such an accessory will simply ripple in the eyes, which will not add comfort to the atmosphere.

To make it easier for you to find a living room rug that matches the rest of its décor when you head out to the store, feel free to grab a sample of drapes, upholstery, or a pillowcase from your sofa cushion. Ask to spread the option you like and lay out everything brought on it (or next to it). This will very clearly show the compatibility of colors.

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Modern carpets. What are they?

Woolen and silk carpets have been known since ancient times, but today the textured assortment of these products has expanded significantly. Synthetic raw materials are actively used in their manufacture. What qualities are inherent in the carpets presented to us to choose from.

So. On the shelves we see carpets in modern design from:

• Wool.
• Semi-wool.
• Silks.
• Viscose.
• Knitwear.
• Cotton.
• Jute.
• polyamide.
• polypropylene.
• polyester.

Woolen models

Wool carpet in the living room is considered a classic solution, and the solution is quite expensive. Sheepskin remains the main raw material for their production. They are machine woven and handmade. Woolen carpets are divided according to the height of the pile. There are short-haired and long-haired models. The latter, as a rule, are decorated with a simple large-print pattern or left plain.On sheared products, a multi-color small pattern looks beautiful. The clarity of the transition lines of shades is very valuable. A woolen carpet is a noble and solid product that can be used in the living room for about half a century.

The disadvantage of these species is considered easy contamination, fear of moths and mold. In modern production conditions, these problems are successfully fought by processing raw materials with special compounds.
Wool does not absorb dyes very well, so natural carpets always have a calm color palette. However, this cannot be called a disadvantage, because even after decades the appearance of the carpet will not change at all. The brightness of the colors will remain the original. Nothing will fade or burn out.

Semi-woolen types
A wool-blend carpet in the living room is more practical. Despite the fact that it has the same qualities as previous models, its cost is somewhat lower, and the practicality of use is many times higher, because in its composition part of the wool is replaced by synthetics.

silk species
The basis of a silk carpet is also a natural material - a fiber produced by a silkworm. Such products belong to the category of extra-class, therefore they have an incredibly high cost. Silk carpets are great. They keep you cool in summer and warm in winter. They are made exclusively by hand. Since the silk thread is very thin, this allows you to reproduce pictures on the canvas in the smallest detail. Silk carpet is suitable for the living room because it is very durable and always looks aesthetically pleasing.

Its pile has a unique sheen that gives solemnity to the atmosphere. With its beauty, the carpet may well compete with the paintings of great artists. Silk products have some operational problems. So, they do not tolerate direct exposure to the sun and shed when the wrong washing mode is selected.

Knitted types
These are solid products. The disadvantage of such carpets is low moisture resistance. They are not washable. They are monitored exclusively with a vacuum cleaner. Short service life is compensated by low cost.

Viscose types
Although this fiber is a derivative of the chemical industry, it belongs to the natural types of thread, as it is made from cellulose, a material obtained from ordinary wood. Due to this origin, a viscose carpet may well get into the living room and become an excellent replacement for the carpet models discussed above.

In appearance, the viscose product is very similar to silk. Viscose threads are simply dyed, which allows you to create colorful patterns when weaving them. These carpets are durable, so for such a walk-through room as a living room, they can be the best option. The only drawback is the increased hygroscopicity.

Cotton types
Natural cotton in the composition of the carpet gives the latter a high thermal conductivity. These carpets do not interfere with air exchange and are not afraid of getting wet. This type of carpet is suitable even for allergy sufferers. At cost, cotton carpets are classified as affordable. Of the shortcomings, low elasticity and a tendency to deform deserve attention.

Jute species
Jute also belongs to a series of natural materials. Its thread is a derivative of linden. A jute carpet is suitable for the living room because it is environmentally friendly, beautiful and durable. It is necessary to protect the product from getting wet. In the process of drying, jute fiber shrinks a lot.

Polyamide types
This is a fairly common material in modern carpet weaving. Carpets made of polyamide yarns are distinguished by:

• Elasticity.
• The brightness of the picture.
• Fire resistant.
• Elasticity.

Shiny fibers give the carpet an unusual decorative effect, so products of this class very often appear in living rooms. Polyamide carpets are wear-resistant. They are easy to wash and dry. The colors of the picture do not fade over time. The excellent track record of characteristics is spoiled by the high electrification of the fabric and the risk of fiber breakage.

Polypropylene types
These are the most unpretentious carpets in the living room. Their structure is not filled with dust and dirt. Polypropylene carpet strikes with a riot of colors and depth of colors, but the product is absolutely not designed for long-term operation. A bright representative of the polypropylene series is a hit set. This is the only inherently anti-static synthetic type of carpet products. Of the shortcomings, easy flammability is noted.

Polyester types
Externally, polyester products are very similar to wool carpets. They are also soft and easy to use. The material practically does not wrinkle, is easy to care for and does not fade at all. The only downside is static.

There is another type of carpets that has recently settled on store shelves - sculptural ones. The pile in them is stuffed using the tufting technique. After stuffing the warp, the threads are sheared, creating three-dimensional patterns. In the stuffing, not only multi-colored, but also diversified threads are used. Synthetic elements may well be interspersed with areas of wool.

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Evaluate the quality of the carpet

Before buying a carpet for the living room, you should check its quality. The easiest way to do this is to fold the canvas. In a good carpet, the base is always filled with high quality, the knots are tied very tightly, the pile will not part to the sides, forming a parting, and you will not see the base fabric.
For synthetic models, with an adhesive base, a crack may appear on the bend or the pile may crumble. Any carpet, be it natural or artificial, should bend freely in all directions.

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We select the carpet to the style of the living room

“The carpet in a classic living room should have a luxurious pattern that mimics baroque ornaments or carries arabesques of floral motifs”

If you want to decorate the living room with a carpet, be sure to choose a model that would organically fit into the existing environment.
If the interior of your living room tends to be modern, then to decorate it you need to take a plain carpet with a restrained and strict geometric pattern. Avant-garde symbols can become an alternative to geometry.

For rooms furnished with antique furniture, flooring in faded, as if faded colors would be an ideal solution.
The carpet in a classic living room should have a luxurious pattern that mimics baroque ornaments or carries arabesques of floral motifs.

African and oriental decors are complemented by carpets in beige and brown colors, with patterns suitable for the theme.
They say that hi-tech is ascetic and carpets are unacceptable for it. Nothing like this! A living room in this style may well contain a plain carpet of cold colors and even with a pattern. Naturally, the patterns will be concise, from clear, even lines. Most often these are images of circles, squares, rectangles.

But in the hall with decor in the spirit of a simple and cheerful country, the place is for multicolored coarse carpets, which you can easily create with your own hands.

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Homemade carpets

Decor elements such as carpets have never been forgotten.They actively changed, adapted to new styles, but never left our homes. As long as the vocation of dwellings is a cozy atmosphere, there will always be assorted rugs on the floors. Where to get a carpet in the living room is a rhetorical question. You can simply buy it or create it yourself. Weaving an original carpet is not at all difficult. You can use the famous nodular technique. Carpets in it are original and very pretty. They will decorate any ethnic interior.

Do not forget about the "grandmother's" rug, woven from multi-colored strips of fabric. In modern design, it is more likely to be called a country rug. The fabric braids laid in a spiral and sewn with large stitches have a very original look. You can make an elegant canvas. To do this, use the fabric in monochrome. In this case, the braids should be laid in a row, without twisting into a ram's horn. It will also turn out a very unusual decorative element.

And, of course, one cannot fail to mention the American carpet in the interior of the living room. He looks very presentable. It differs from the "grandmother's" carpet in the way of weaving. Instead of braids, crocheted air loops are twisted into a spiral. Very often, the American version is a combined canvas, in which several small wicker elements are combined into a composition. Such an unusual model will become an adornment of the most newfangled decor.

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Conclusion

Which carpet to choose in the living room, you decide for yourself, the main thing is that he copes with his task and brings comfort, warmth and coziness to the atmosphere.

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