Decorating a new apartment, or a new house, is often the favorite part of new residents. After unpacking the boxes, finding the location of your furniture and getting used to the new spaces, it’s time to take care of the details, what will make your home warm and personalized. For this, there is nothing like finding the ideal rug, which will enhance the spaces and your decoration. But, do you really know how to choose it well?
What dimensions should you choose for a living room rug?
In the living room, the carpet has a very special place. Decorative, it fills the space , while giving personality to your interior by bringing material and color. It is also practical and pleasant, in particular to protect your feet from cold tiles, but also to reduce noise in a room. Indeed, carpets can be recognized as having sound insulation qualities.
So, choosing the right carpet is important, several criteria must be considered, and one of the most important is obviously its size.
You can find multiple sizes of carpets on the market. Today, furniture and decoration brands, as well as websites, are full of models of all kinds, of all sizes, and even fully customizable. So, you choose the dimensions of your carpet in order to design a tailor-made one.
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Regarding standard rugs, no size is universally recommended, everything will depend on your available space, as well as the size of your furniture, in particular your sofa, your coffee table, and the distance between your television or your fireplace.
It is advisable to choose a rug that is, at least, the size of the width of your sofa , ideally, it should even be a little longer, in order to make it extend to the right and left by about 20 centimeters. Without this, a shrinking optical effect may appear.
To properly place your rug, place only the front legs of your sofa and armchairs on the rug. This will make your living room appear more spacious and welcoming.
What color carpet to match the decoration of the living room?
Choosing the right living room rug also depends on its color. The rug, although very useful, is also an important decorative element, it must correlate with the rest of your interior to fit in naturally. But the choice of color can sometimes raise questions.
The safe bet remains neutral tones, such as beige or gray, which will go perfectly with your green sofa , for example. Indeed, if your interior is made up of strong pieces, with striking colors or imposing materials, it is advisable to choose a more refined carpet, which will prevent the space from appearing overloaded.
On the contrary, if the furnishing of your interior is simpler, with mainly plain, white, beige or gray furniture, you can afford to choose a brighter or patterned carpet. However, it is still advisable to stay in tones close to those present in your interior, such as those of your cushions, or even your curtains. This will keep a common thread in your decoration.
What material for your living room rug?
The material of the latter is also important, and will depend on your expectations, your lifestyle and your home. Choosing your living room rug based on the material can help you find it more quickly. Indeed, if you know in advance the material you want, this will allow you to refine your choice.
The living room is a very busy room, which is why we recommend choosing a rug with a durable material . Thus, rugs made from natural materials, particularly those made of linen, cotton, or even silk or wool, are very popular. They ensure lasting resistance as well as great comfort.
What material for your living room rug?
If you have a smaller budget, you can also opt for a synthetic fiber rug. Less expensive, the latter will be less comfortable, but will last over time.
Choosing a long pile or short pile rug will depend on your use and time, in fact, a shaggy style long pile rug will require more cleaning.
