How to choose the right carpet: advice from the pros

Want to lay a luxurious carpet at home?Do you prefer silk or wool? How to correctly place a carpet in the interior to advantageously emphasize the design of the room and make a strong impression on guests, and guarantee yourself daily pleasant impressions and sensations? You will learn about this from our today's material The fashion for carpets in the house never passes - only the favorite shade, size and shape of the product change. But judging by the result, many owners, when choosing a carpet for their home, rely on the principle called "a matter of taste". However, even if your taste is impeccable and you are your own designer and decorator, you will not be hindered by them. First of all, the interior itself determines the choice of carpet. If the decor is initially made in a classic style, then carpets are selected in a classic design, for a modern interior, the corresponding option is preferable. Difficulties in making a decision can only be caused by a huge assortment of products on offer with their mesmerizing beauty. We combine color with decor Carpets are goodare combined with textiles in the interior: curtains, wall color, for example, are very important in choosing a carpet. If it is in the same tones or shades, then the overall combination of decor and furnishings will be pleasing to the eye. The carpet itself can be “active” or “worn” - this is determined by the weaving technique. Sometimes an artificially aged carpet (this effect is achieved by cutting the pile almost to the base of the product) looks inactive and soft, so it does not stand out from the general background and fits perfectly into the interior. The same can be said about the design of the carpet itself - it can be colorful, multi-colored and “active”. The choice depends on what you want to emphasize, you need to revive the interior or, conversely, muffle its brightness. If the interior is dominated by cold shades, gray, blue colors - the same shades should be preferred when choosing a carpet. Alexey Volgov, Art de Vivre: — Choosing a carpet is as important as choosing the right furniture for the interior. The choice of carpet depends on the style of the interior and the mood that needs to be brought into the setting, tying together the entire color scheme of the room. The carpet is chosen after the main finishing and furniture arrangement. It is imperative to “try it on” in order to eliminate the feeling of a foreign object in the interior. A carpet is primarily associated with harmony, comfort and therefore should fit into the interior “like a native one”. When choosing a carpet, do not limit yourself to the price of the product, find out more information about its origin, the quality of weaving, touch it, listen to the seller's recommendations and look at the product from different sides - after all, lighting plays an important role. On one side it will seem, for example, dark, on the other - lighter. Only after all this, make a decision! Begench Geldymuradov, Dovlet House:— Recently, carpets that have a slight aging effect have become popular, they are more monochromatic in color, with classic motifs. Such carpets are called differently: artificially aged, worn classic, etc. They are laid in both classic and modern interiors. Traditional silk carpets with an oriental design, such as Persian (Iranian), have a certain stability in demand - they carry status and prestige. Their role in the interior is not so active, since their presence is an art and a luxurious asset in itself. facebook.com/dovlethouse We adjust the sizes to the furniture The sizes of carpets in almost all manufacturing countries are more or less standard. The products themselves are symmetrical. But there may be variations in the sizes. , for example, carpets are most often selected in two types. In the first case, a model is selected for placement in front of the sofa. In this case, the length of the carpet should be slightly longer than the length of the sofa. For example, if the length of the sofa is 2.5 meters, the rug should be from 2.7 to 3 meters long. The width can vary from 2 or 2.5 meters - it all depends on how much space remains in front of the sofa. According to design rules, it is recommended to place the sofa with its legs on the edge of the rug, with an overhang of 20-25 centimeters. The second option is the need or irresistible desire to put the entire group of upholstered furniture on the rug completely. Then you have to choose a large piece, for example, 4 x 3 meters or more in size. Our opinion:— A quality carpet will probably serve you much longer than the furniture in the dining area. And it is quite possible that you will buy a different size for the next set. Therefore, when choosing a carpet for the dining room, it is better to make an “allowance” for footage on the larger side, otherwise after a few years the carpet may look too small, violating the composition of the room and the basic design rules. In the dining room, we “calculate” the area with chairs. Carpets are not uncommon in a large dining room. Despite the fact that even the most careful housewife can spill wine or spill salt, it is worth the risk. Especially if this room is quite large. In the dining room, the carpet is placed completely under the table so that all the chairs do not go beyond its limits even when pulled back. Now let's calculate the dimensions: let's say the table here is designed for 8 people. Three chairs will stand on one side of the table, three - opposite, one more chair at each end. In this case, the length of the table is approximately 2.5-3 meters. This means that the rug should be at least 4 x 3 meters in size in the finished composition, when the dining group stands on it completely. If the chairs are pulled out beyond the edge of the rug, your calculations are incorrect. Put this rug, for example, in the bedroom, and go choose another one in the dining room. Asya Bondareva, interior designer:— Carpets can always create a cozy atmosphere in any room, so their presence is very desirable. You need to choose based on the color scheme of the room. I always select carpets at the very end of the project, I can think in advance that, for example, I need geometry on the floor or, conversely, a floral pattern. I always take several carpets to try on, this service is provided by most carpet salons. The sizes of ready-made carpets do not always fit your room, so you can, for example, decide on the type of carpet and order it in the size you need. bondarevadesign.ru Begench Geldymuradov, Dovlet House: — There is the most important rule for choosing a carpet for the interior. This rule is like / dislike. After all, hand-made carpets are an art that carries strong energy. And this is an eternal asset that becomes more expensive and even more beautiful over time. After all, these works of art are woven very durable and spectacular. facebook.com/dovlethouse In the bedroom, we “search” for a carpet with our feet In the bedroom, there are several possible solutions. For example, the carpet partially goes under the bed, up to the bedside tables. There is only one guideline: when you get out of bed in the morning, your feet should be on a soft and warm surface. If the average bed is 2 x 2 meters, then the carpet size should be 2.5-3.5 meters. Often, pairs of identical carpets are placed in bedside bedrooms. Our opinion: - If your bedroom is large and the bed is in the middle of the room, place it completely on the carpet, or put a couple of small rugs on the left and right. The main thing is not to get up on a cold floor in the morning. This, of course, invigorates, but does not give everyone a pleasant feeling in the sleepy state. If the bed is pushed against the wall, it will be enough to push the carpet under it by 10-15 centimeters - there is no point in collecting dust on its invisible part and hiding such beauty.