The interior of any room is created with the help of a bunch of little things, each of which, in its own way, makes the interior design special and interesting.
One of these interior elements is a carpet, which can decorate both the living room and transform the bedroom or children's room.
Today we will tell you how to choose a carpet for the living room, bedroom and any other room, we will comment on which carpet is better for a particular design option, and how to buy a carpet good quality and not be mistaken, taking into account certain features of this interior element.
How to choose a carpet for the living room, bedroom, nursery and other rooms
Before choosing a carpet, you must decide what kind of carpet you need, what color scheme you need to choose a carpet in, what size carpet will suit you, and what shape of carpet will be most suitable for your interior.
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How to choose a carpet by color and pattern
The first step in choosing a rug is to choose the color scheme and pattern that will decorate your rug.
If your room has furniture bright colors, it is better to choose a carpet in a calm color scheme.
If you need to choose a carpet suitable for furniture with multi-colored upholstery, we advise you to pay attention to plain carpets, which are now in great abundance on the market.
So that the carpet goes well with this original furniture, you need to choose a carpet that will match one of the colors soft upholstery furniture.
To make your room design truly stylish, we recommend choosing a rug that will match the textiles used in the room.
If you are wondering how to choose a carpet for bright room, pay attention to the carpet in cool shades. When the design is made in dark colors, the carpet should add some emphasis. Here it is appropriate to choose a carpet in warm colors.
For light laminate and linoleum with a simple pattern, it is better to choose a carpet in similar shades. But if you have a dark floor in your room, we recommend choosing a carpet of bright colors that will transform your room.
How to choose a carpet to make your room design stylish
Designers advise how to choose a carpet so that it decorates your interior, making it stylish and original, and not faceless and typical, like everyone else.
Before choosing a carpet for your room, think about the color of the walls in your living room, nursery, bedroom or dining room.
The color of the carpet should not match the color of the walls. In this case, the room may turn out faceless and boring. We don't think you want this.
The pattern and design on the carpet should also match the overall color color palette interior 
If you want to choose a rug with a square pattern, we recommend choosing curtains and throw pillows with a similar print.
Today, carpets with dark stripes (usually black and gray) are at the height of fashion, which are suitable for a room whose interior is made in one color.
But a room in neutral colors will look amazing if you decide to choose a carpet with bright, multi-colored stripes.
How to choose a carpet by shape and size
When choosing a carpet, keep in mind that it should not occupy the entire floor area. If you want to choose a small size rug for large room, choose a bright carpet.
If the carpet occupies a large area of the floor, then it is better to choose a carpet that is close in color to the flooring.
A two-meter carpet should be chosen by those who want to use it to zone the space in the room. 
It is worth choosing a small rug if you want to focus attention on a particular area, for example, the area near the fireplace.
For a large room carpet will do oval or round carpet. Carpets with this shape are located in the upholstered furniture area.
The carpet looks beautiful round shape, if it is supplemented plasterboard structures on the ceiling of a round shape or a chandelier of a round shape.
Carpets with long pile look very beautiful. It is better to place them in a room with little traffic. For the living room, it is better to choose a low-pile carpet. It will last you longer.
For the children's room, we recommend choosing a bright carpet. Round rug, oval or carpet asymmetrical shape– in a child’s room, any carpet will look interesting, the main thing is that it is made from high-quality and environmentally friendly materials.
How to choose a carpet according to your interior style
Rugs add a cozy feeling to any room, but the rug should match the style of the interior, so before you choose a rug, find out which rugs will complement which design style.
If you need to choose a carpet for a room in the Art Nouveau style, we recommend choosing a discreet and strict carpet in one color. For modernism, it is permissible to choose a carpet with a geometric print and avant-garde symbols.
Choosing a carpet for a room in classic design, pay attention to carpets with rich patterns, baroque and arabesque patterns. If the room has antique furniture, you should choose a rug in dull shades. 
For high-tech, as well as for modern style, a dim carpet, preferably a plain one, is suitable. High-tech also welcomes clear geometric prints on carpets.
Oriental style carpets convey the symbolism of rich oriental culture. Therefore, it is difficult to make a mistake here, because carpets in this style are decorated with oriental patterns and designs.
For country or other ethnic styles, rugs with bright colors are suitable, for example, woven striped rugs with bright colors.
For lovers of minimalism, we recommend choosing a laconic, monochrome carpet in light colors. 
English style in the interior dictates its own rules for choosing a carpet. Usually the British prefer green, red or wine-colored carpets.
We briefly told you how to choose a carpet. Now let’s back up the information with very successful and interesting examples using a carpet in the interior, which will also help you choose a carpet for a room in a particular style.
How to choose a carpet: photo examples
Modern carpets are an integral element of the interior design of almost any apartment or house. But how to choose the right carpet? We'll share tips on how to choose the perfect rug for a modern interior!
Finding the perfect carpet starts with answering next question: What is the purpose of the carpet? In which room will it be placed? Everything is simple here - the same carpet can look perfect in one room and be completely lost in another.
Living room
The classic choice is short-pile carpets, which are distinguished by their enviable abrasion resistance.
Wool carpet from sheep wool– the choice of those who want to give a noble look to the living room interior. It has a long service life, but gets dirty quickly.
A carpet made of natural silk will decorate the interior of the living room just as well as a woolen one; it is durable and smooth.
When choosing the texture, color and shape of the carpet, the style and color of the room are taken into account. This requires the experience and knowledge of interior designers. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the catalog, which presents more than 300 models of modern floor carpets.
Bedroom
As a rule, carpets with high, thick pile are laid in bedrooms, as they not only look impressive, but also do an excellent job of retaining heat in the room.
As for the shape, square and rectangular carpets are traditionally chosen. But in bedrooms with round furniture, round and bionic rugs look great.
An original solution - choosing a carpet to match the color bed linen or curtains. Designers do not recommend laying colorful, bright carpets in the bedroom. It is better to choose a plain carpet in calm shades. It will not irritate the eye and will fill the bedroom with comfort and warmth, conducive to relaxation.
Children's
As for the drawing, then great solution there will be a bright image of a cartoon character or animal.
Hallway/Corridor
Considering the fact that the hallway and corridor are rooms with high traffic, it is better to give preference to synthetic carpets with low pile and dense weave, as they tolerate abrasion well and are resistant to dirt and humidity. If you choose from carpets from natural materials, then it is better to opt for a wool carpet with a cotton backing.
The color of the carpet should be in harmony with the surrounding environment. A small rug in cheerful colors will look great in the hallway, filling the interior with freshness. Good decision– gray, dark beige and brown rugs.
Kitchen/Bathroom
When choosing a carpet for a kitchen or bathroom, take into account its moisture resistance and ease of care. It is welcome to have a rubber base that prevents slipping on ceramic tiles. It is advisable that the kitchen carpet be treated special compounds protecting it from dirt.
Visual perception of the interior modern room directly depends on the shape of the carpet located in it. What to consider when choosing the shape of a carpet?
Firstly, the shape of the furniture and other interior items in the room. If they have predominantly sharp corners and straight lines, then it is better to choose a square or rectangular carpet.
Secondly, the location of the carpet in the room. Oval and round carpets are best placed in the center of the room, near the sofa or window.
To begin, clearly determine how much area of the room you want to decorate with a modern rug and then measure it accurately. Now you are ready to size your ideal rug.
Here are some practical tips...
- A small rug can highlight specific areas in a room (for example, coffee table or fireplace).
- If you plan to put a rug under the bed, then its dimensions should be slightly larger than the size of the bed.
When choosing a carpet color, consider the following recommendations:
- for a living room in a neutral light shade, a bright carpet with an original pattern is suitable;
- a carpet with a classic pattern is the choice of those who prefer calm and restraint;
- the carpet must differ by several tones from the color scheme of the room, otherwise it will get lost in the interior and will not fulfill its decorative functions;
- plain carpets in warm colors can visually narrow the room, and in cold shades they can expand;
- carpets with large patterns have no place in small rooms;
- When choosing the tone of the carpet, take into account the basic tone of the floor covering (they must match).
The perfect carpet - not only perfect color, size and shape, but also the composition of the carpet. Its performance and quality characteristics directly depend on the composition of the carpet. For example, although a natural carpet attracts with its soft surface and good appearance, it is susceptible to fading and abrasion.
In turn, a synthetic carpet, although affordable and easy to clean, quickly loses its original appearance, and also wrinkles.
If you have children or pets and cannot clean often, then choose carpets made from mixed materials!
Create interesting visual effect, become a bright accent in the interior or harmoniously complement it - with the right choice color scheme carpet you will certainly achieve the desired result. Does a living room in neutral colors seem boring and too calm? Then you need a bright carpet. Complete it decorative pillows in the same color scheme - and you will have a fresh and juicy living room at home.
If moderation and calm in everything are your credo, a carpet with a classic and unpretentious pattern is best suited. The main thing is to choose the right color of the product: it should be combined with the color scheme in the room, but not get lost. A difference of several tones is not just acceptable, but necessary. Otherwise, your new carpet will be lost and will not perform all its functions.
We have already learned the multiplication table, which light shades visually expand the space of the room. This golden rule also applies to carpets, so owners small apartments The best solution would be light models. Plain carpeting in rich and warm colors will visually narrow the room, while cold and calm ones will expand it. A large pattern on the carpet has no place in small apartment: it requires space and distance to perceive it. But the size of the carpet for a room of modest size should be as large as possible: do not split the space with a small model.
Good day, dear visitors of the interior design school! In today's lesson, we will walk you through the basic rules when choosing floor carpets for various rooms in an apartment or house.
The first thing to start with is to find out standard sizes carpets Carpets
usually supplied in standard sizes; 1.2 x 1.8; 2.4 x 1.8; 2.7 x 2.4; 3.0 x 2.7; 3.6 x 4.2 m, I may have missed some of them, but all of the above are the most common ones in most stores.
Before you go shopping for a rug, take a tape measure or measuring tape and find out what size it will be. best size carpet for your room space. Now that you know the standard sizes of carpets, this will be easier.
To determine in advance the size of the future carpet, you can, for example, use any colored tape and use it to lay out the outline of the future carpet. This technique will allow you to see its dimensions and proportions, and also evaluate whether they (proportions and dimensions of the carpet) will suit your room.
If the furniture in the room is located around the perimeter (square) or your living room square shape, find the rug you like best and cut it to the size you need. Just remember that most carpets are no more than 3.6 m wide (length may vary), i.e. in any case, you will not be able to get a square carpet with a side of more than 3.6 m, unless of course you are embarrassed by the seam on the carpet.
What rug size is best for your space? It is impossible to answer this question unequivocally, because it depends on the size of the room, the arrangement of furniture, etc., but you should not choose a rug that will look like an island in the center of the room.
It’s good if you have a carpet that is on the edge of the furniture or even right under it, but this will depend on the furniture. For example, if you have a lot of furniture with long legs and a large room, then a carpet like the one in the photo below will suit you well:
Once you have decided on the shape and size of the carpet, you should begin choosing its color. Many beginners make the same mistake: they may even bring rugs home to try and not find the right one for years. Obviously, if you start selecting a rug without furniture (which you should ideally start with), it won't be as difficult, but if you need to coordinate your selection with existing furniture, then don't leave home without a fabric sample (or cushion) from your sofa. and armchairs.
The fabric sample you have can help you make a good choice. But if it’s hard for you to imagine how the carpet will match with the furniture using a small piece of fabric, it’s better to take a pillow from the sofa or just a pillowcase from it with you to make it easier to “travel” to the shops with it. This way, you'll have a large sample of fabric to hand so you can better "try it on" in the store.
If the carpet is hanging on the wall in a salon or store, ask to have it removed because the color of the carpet may change dramatically and you will be able to see how it will look on the floor. It's much easier to see which rug will look best in your home if, again, you have all the important coordinating fabrics with you. Place them on the floor next to the carpet.
If you are choosing an ornamented carpet, be sure to look at the rules for combining different ornaments. This will allow you to more professionally select and combine various patterns on the carpet with other objects and furniture in the room.
To be able to see many shades on the carpet, and most importantly, to correctly combine them with other objects in your home, of course, you need long haul from knowledge to experience. However, it will be very rare that you will not be able (in one trip) to choose the right rug, thanks to the fact that you will have all the necessary fabric samples with you.
Some rug stores offer the service and are even willing to provide rugs for "trying" in hopes of making a sale. Make sure this service is available in your area.
Never buy a rug without trying it on at home first. Or at least, if you are not 99% sure that it will fit, do not agree to purchase it. “Can I take it for approval?” ask this question and this is the only way (that many shops understand) to check it. However, most stores, especially state-owned stores, will not be willing to provide you with a rug until you purchase it.
If you cannot take the carpet with you “to try on”, you can ask for the one closest to its color, or the same one small sample rug, and then at home, using this template, select the prototype of the future rug you need in size and color.
When choosing a rug, price is not the best indicator of whether it will look good or not. You can often choose an inexpensive rug that will fit and harmonize better with the rest of the items in the room than a luxurious, expensive rug that is the wrong color or texture.
Choosing a carpet based on texture is also challenging task for beginning designers. To choose the right carpet, you will need knowledge of composition, namely the concept of compositional contrast. After all, thanks to it, you can decide what your carpet should be: with long or short pile, traditional rectangular or some other shape, with rough or calm texture and texture, etc.
Also another important aspect in making the right choice The carpet is the interior style in which the room is decorated. Judge for yourself, you wouldn’t use an ordinary mat in an interior designed in one of the luxurious classic styles, for example baroque, or a bearskin instead of a rug in a hi-tech interior.
Carpets in various rooms of an apartment or house:
Dining room
If you plan to use a rug on the dining room floor, make sure it is at least 60cm larger than the dining table on all sides.
Even if you can't see the living room from the dining room, to create a harmonious flowing space, the rugs need to harmonize with each other to a certain extent. If they are next to each other, then they should be similar, but do not just buy two identical Persian rugs (in most cases this is what happens), because it will be too simple and boring. In the dining room, the carpet can be larger in size, and in the living room a little smaller, or vice versa. The same applies to the pattern on the carpets and their color.
Bedroom
Sometimes you can make do with a smaller rug in the bedroom, even if you want to step out of bed onto a cozy, non-cold surface. Just place it lengthwise under the bed (like in the picture below).
Kitchen
Don't forget to place one rug in the kitchen, or at least directly under kitchen sink where you spend the most time!
This concludes our lesson. See you soon at the next school lessons website.
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The first carpet products appeared in Persia. They decorated the houses of noble nobles, giving them special sophistication and originality. The products were made from wool yarn dyed in different colors. Today, carpets from Germany, Belgium, France and Iran are especially popular. Famous designers often use carpets in modern interior. You will learn how to choose a carpet for the interior of your home by reading the article to the end.
Rules for choosing a carpet
In many houses you will no longer see multi-colored carpets with fancy patterns on the walls. Today, warm fluffy products can only be seen on the floor and not in all homes. No modern flooring will not be able to create such coziness and warmth in the house as a properly selected carpet product. 
The basic rule of choice is to combine the carpet with the interior design style of the room. There are some effective recommendations for you:
- If the walls are covered with brightly colored wallpaper with fancy-shaped patterns, and the furniture is upholstered in colorful drapery, give preference to a dim, monochromatic carpet to soften the overall design a little.
- For simple plain wallpaper, a coating with a large, bright pattern is best suited.
- A carpet of light or dark tones with a small bright pattern will go perfectly with sofa upholstery and curtains of bright colors.
- If the floor is covered with a carpet with floral or geometric patterns, be sure to use curtains and bedspreads on sofas and armchairs with similar patterns. Select bedspreads by visiting the online store http://viotex-37.ru/pokryuvalo__ultrastep_shelk.
- To prevent the room from turning out faceless and boring, choose different colors for decorating the walls and flooring.
- Floors gray look completely different if you cover them with a burgundy or purple carpet.
- For light ceramic tiles Brightly colored rugs are best.
- Floors dark colors They won’t look so strict if you cover them with dove or beige carpets.
- Terracotta-colored floors go well with green or ocher carpets.
Four more useful advice on the choice of carpets and room decoration:
- Carpet size for dining table should be such that chairs can easily be placed on it.
- A product with a large pile will look beautiful under a coffee table. The edges of the carpet should protrude slightly beyond the legs of the table.
- In a large room, several carpets can be laid at once. The main requirement is a complete combination of color and style.
- When covering the entire floor covering, do not leave open areas at the edges.
Remember that synthetic products are resistant to ultraviolet rays, but are completely unsuitable for allergy sufferers. For the bathroom and hallway, purchase acrylic products. Nylon carpets are especially popular in modern interiors. 
How to choose a carpet for your interior, taking into account practicality?
The ideal material for a carpet is wool. The products are warm, soft and easy to clean.
Coverings made from cut fibers will decorate the room and give it elegance, but they will not look beautiful for long.
Jute carpets fade quickly, and when high humidity wear out quickly.
If you need durable coating with a high resistance to impact ultraviolet rays, choose a product made from sisal.
Carpets made from skins and fur are not very practical, but are somewhat extravagant. Designers use them for interiors in ethnic style.
Good quality coatings feel silky and soft to the touch, with even strands. 
Carpet in different rooms
- Carpets for the living room. For underlining geometric shapes space, give preference to square or rectangular products. By color scheme You can choose warm colors or to match the wallpaper or furniture upholstery. It is important that the carpet laid on the floor can hide the imperfections of the interior and emphasize it best sides. Give preference to products made from durable materials.
- Carpets for the bedroom. In this room, the basis of choice will be the aesthetics of the product and quality source material. Coverings made of sisal or wool will fill the bedroom with comfort and warmth. When creating the interior of a room, choose the same style of carpet, window curtains and bedspreads. The shape of the carpet in the bedroom can be very different.
- Kitchen space. Fluffy products are definitely not suitable here. It is necessary to opt for coverings made of polypropylene, sisal with a latex base or bamboo.
Now you know how to choose the right carpet for your home to make it cozy. When going to the store, do not forget about our recommendations.