Carpets for the hall - what are they made of?
Undoubtedly, high-quality and beautiful carpet is a real decoration of the living room, making it warm, cozy and comfortable. That is why it is so important to competently approach his choice, in particular, to the choice of the material for the manufacture of the product. Traditionally it is customary to talk about natural and artificial carpets. Natural carpets for the living room are usually made of sheep wool, silk or animal skins, natural fur.
Woolen products are soft, environmentally friendly and provide increased comfort during operation. In addition, these carpets have a low degree of thermal conductivity, which allows them not to warm up on the hottest day and to give their feet a pleasant coolness. This is especially true when the flooring for the living room is made of tiles. However, it should be noted that such carpets accumulate static electricity and easily absorb various kinds of pollution.
Carpets made of silk threads are remarkable for their beauty and wide palette of colors. Compared to woolen products, they are quite thin, so they serve more as a decorative coating on the floor than for protecting the feet from the cold.
Carpets made from natural furs or animal skins allow to make the interior of the living room original and cozy, however their price "bites" quite strongly. In addition, such products are allergenic, and they are not recommended to be purchased if your family has children. It is quite another matter - artificial carpets. Modern technologies and materials allow the creation of real works of carpet art, which, among other things, are inferior to natural products in quality. The following materials were most widely used for making artificial carpets:
- rayon or viscose;
- nylon;
- polyester fiber resembling wool;
- acrylic fiber.
Finished products are pleasant to the touch, can have different shape, color, length of pile and dimensions. They are absolutely safe for children and adults with allergies. Artificial carpets are highly wear-resistant, do not lose brightness and attractiveness under the influence of sunlight, are not afraid of wet cleaning. So, if you are wondering how to choose a carpet for the living room, that he served faithfully for many years, pay attention to the material of his making.
How to choose a carpet in the living room - we focus on the size of
When choosing a floor carpet it is recommended to determine in advance its size. This will avoid the frustration that he is too small and does not cover the desired area in the living room, or the inconvenience that his trimming will entail. For today, depending on the size, three large groups of products of this type are distinguished.
The first group includes carpets that can cover an area of 6 m2 or more, the second - covers the floor area of 3-6 m2, and the third includes products with an area of not more than 3 m2.Accordingly, we are talking about large, medium and small-sized carpets. It should be noted that the size of the product often determines its functional purpose.
So, a large carpet on the floor in the living room serves to emphasize the unity of its space, the style of the interior, provides the convenience of moving on the floor. Small mats, on the contrary, are great for zoning the room - highlighting the children's play area, dining room or bedroom, combined with the living room. Your living room can decorate not one but several carpets. The main thing is that they do not dissonant among themselves and do not violate the harmony of the interior.
Carpets in the interior of the living room - what to look for?
When designing the interior of the living room, the carpet design should be given special attention, as it allows you to arrange profitable accents, hide defects in the layout of the room, visually narrow or widen the living room, etc. If, when decorating the living room and choosing furniture, you prefer a monophonic surface, then the carpet may well be decorated with an interesting pattern or ornament.
Conversely, if the upholstery of furniture or wallpaper is decorated with a motley pattern, then the carpet should be monophonic. The product with a geometric pattern perfectly emphasizes the minimalism and rigor of the interior, suitable for most modern styles of its decoration. However, in this case, the pattern of the carpet should correspond with the pattern on the curtains. This is a classic technique.
Ideal if the selected product is lighter or darker than the floor covering for several tones. If this rule is not observed, you risk getting a so called "eyesore" - the carpet will stand out too much against the background of the floor and catch your eye - or you can hardly find the boundary between the floor and the carpet.
Pay attention to the area of the room and the degree of its illumination. The traditional solution is to use light materials and products, if necessary to make the room visually wider and lighter. Was not an exception and the palace in the hall. Dark shades of carpets lead to a visual narrowing of the living room and its darkening. As for the shape of the product, it also has considerable significance.
The most common form of carpet for the living room is: round, oval, square, rectangular, polygonal. Round products allow you to adjust the proportions of a long and narrow living room, square and rectangular are ideal if you need to emphasize the geometry of the room. Thus, choosing a carpet for the living room is a certain work that will require you to have the strength, investment and time. However, the result completely compensates for all the efforts expended.
