In the furnishing of a house, some elements have the power to bind and give cohesion to a room. Without doubt among these we can include the carpets for the living room, an environment where this textile complement can really shine. In zona living it has an aesthetic rather than a functional role, he adds softness e heat to the room as an additional material level. An important intervention in the balance of the room, but always easily reversible.
In choosing the carpet, several details must be considered, from size al material, as well as obviously the options of pattern e colors. As with any piece of furniture and design, there are useful guidelines to follow, but getting out of the box is always part of the creative process.
The right size for a carpet
First doubt about the living room carpet: the dimension. Many don’t want to take the risk of overdoing it, but a rug that is too small can give the room an uninviting feeling of incompleteness. If often their measurements are standard, however, there are some tricks to choose the most suitable size. Yes, it will depend on square footage of the living room, but also of the arrangement of the furniture. In general, it is preferable to leave a good visible portion of the floor along the perimeter of the carpet, to avoidcarpet effect.
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Where to put the carpet in the living room
Size and placement go hand in hand. One of the first things to consider is the layout of the main furnishings, which can all find their own placed on the carpet or go around it. To evaluate position and size, a useful trick is to outline the perimeter of the carpet on the floor using adhesive tape (which does not damage the floors) or spreading newspaper sheets on the floor. So it will be possible to imagine it and choose the best option accordingly, before making a major investment.
Carpet and sofa
Among the furnishings in the living room, it is often the sofa to dominate the environment. And therefore his must be studied relationship with the carpet. It can generally be more visually pleasing to let the rug pop out a little from both sides of the sofa, regardless of shape. If space is limited, the advice is to let at least the two front feet of the sofa enter the carpet. And about fantasy e colors, if you are not a maximalist, you can balance: with a particularly decorated sofa you can opt for a more neutral carpet, and vice versa.
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Shapes, colors and patterns for a carpet
After calculations, measurements and tests, here is the most creative phase of the choice. As for the shape, the most common one is rectangular, but in an environment like the living room it is easier to play with other lines. Carpets round O ovals soften the environment, while carpets asymmetrical add a unique and modern touch.
When choosing colors, the palette of the living area: we can opt for shades that recall the interior of the room, from the sofa to the walls, or decide the color for contrast. And with regard to patterns, largo alla creativity and free everyone to choose their favorite style.
Materials and maintenance
Another detail not to be underestimated: the material of the carpet. Here the choice can be dictated primarily by personal preferences. Those who appreciate rustic environments can opt for natural fibers like jute, those who want to make the living room a cozy corner can choose more yarns soft as the lana. In the living room, less subject to wear and tear than other rooms, we are a little freer, but we always keep in mind our specific situations and habits.
In addition to the healthy weekly vacuuming, maintenance will therefore depend on the materials. Synthetics and in cotton they are easier to clean, while more delicate textures may require professional cleaning.
Photo Denise Bonenti
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Layering: overlapping carpets
Those who choose to introduce more than one rug in the living room can do so in different ways. For example by using two different (also in shape, size and patterns) for to separate visually the environment and circumscribe two different areas. Or you can decide to place them on top of each other, adding a level of decoration and interest. A way to create variety, opting for colors, pattern e texture different that can coexist in harmony.
SEE ALSO:
Decorate the walls with fabrics and carpets
How to match the colors of walls and floors
How to choose the color of the walls
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