The size of the carpet can have a significant impact on the overall atmosphere of the room. Here are a few tips to help you make the right choice.

Content:

• Carpet in the living room
  • Large open-plan rooms
  • Large living room
  • Long, narrow living rooms
• Open-plan dining rooms
• Carpet for bedroom
• Children's rooms
• Hallways and other areas of the house

One of the main uses of the carpet is to delimit space. When choosing a carpet you will consider the total floor area of ​​your room, what kind of furniture will stand on the carpet and around it, as well as the connection and balance between all the details of the interior.

Typically, carpets are presented in the size of 1.2 x 1.8 m. or 1.5x2.1 m. (standard size), 1,8 x 2,7 m. (large size) and 2.4x3m. or 2.7 x 3.6 m. (extra large), but often you can order a rug of any size you need. Before you go shopping, mark the area on which you want to place the carpet, with adhesive paper tape or newspapers, in order to have an idea of ​​how it will be located relative to your furniture.

If it is difficult for you to decide which carpet to choose, choose the one that is more: it's much easier to plug the edges of the carpet under the furniture than to try to make the small carpet look great on a large area. So how to choose the right carpet for your room?

Carpet in the living room

Visually limit the rest area with a large carpet of sisal, on which you can place all the soft furniture. This will help determine the boundaries of the zone within a large multifunctional space. As a rule, a carpet with dimensions of 1.8x2.7 m is suitable for this., and there will be nothing to worry about if your chairs and sofa are slightly protruding from the edges of the carpet.

Large open-plan rooms

If you have a spacious room with large furniture, choose a large carpet, but place it so that its edges just go slightly behind the front legs of upholstered furniture, as in the room in the picture. Thus, you will create a connection between the furniture and the carpet and will be able to fill a large space without having to buy a huge (and expensive) carpet. Usually, large carpets with dimensions of 1.8x2.7 m are suitable for a large room. or 2.4x3m.

If you have one large sofa, make sure that the length of the carpet corresponds to the length of the sofa. Or just place the sofa at the very edge of the carpet to create a more abstract image.

Large living room

In a very large room where there are no partitions, and there is only one sitting area, you may need a large, custom-made carpet to give the interior of the room a more cozy atmosphere. In this case, it will be better if all the soft furniture will be located on the carpet, leaving the opportunity to freely walk around it.

Long, narrow living rooms

If your room is narrow and long, then it most likely has a long sofa. In this case, it will be good if the full length sofa is placed on the carpet, and a small section of the carpet remains free. Carpets with dimensions of 1.5x2.1 m are perfect. or 1,8 x 2,7 m. Let that part of the carpet, which is under the sofa, corresponds to the width of the room.

Open-plan dining rooms

In such spacious open-plan rooms, the carpet is particularly useful as a means of defining the boundaries of the dining area and separating it from the kitchen and relaxation area. The main thing is to remember that the table and chairs should be completely placed on the carpet, and the carpet should be large enough so that the chairs, when someone is sitting on them, do not protrude beyond its edge. Pulling the chairs under the table, measure 50 cm from the rear legs on each side - this is the minimum size of your carpet.

If you have a round dining table, you are best served by a round carpet.

Carpet for bedroom

A small rug is an excellent alternative to a large carpet in the bedroom, and will look much more stylish. The required size depends on the size of the room, in particular - on the size of the bedside area. It is better if the bedside tables are located at the edge of the carpet, and the carpet itself will cover at least 50 cm of the bedside area on each side of the bed. If you have a double bed, the minimum carpet size you need is 1.5x2.1 m, but it's better to buy a carpet with dimensions of 1.8x2.7 m.

Children's rooms

A small round carpet is an excellent piece of decor in such a room. In addition, it will be a central element of the interior, as usually items of furniture are located near the walls.

Hallways and other areas of the house

The hallway is the second place in the house, where the carpet is most often placed (after the living room). Here you have much more freedom in choosing the size of the carpet, but you still need to make sure that the width of the carpet is less than the width of the hallway. The sizes of a standard carpet path for an entrance hall - 60см.х2,4м, but the path can always be cut to the desired length.

A small carpet or mat can make an area almost free of furniture, where it is more comfortable. The shape of the cowhide carpet on this photo fits perfectly into the interior.

A small round mat under the armchair will help to allocate a small area for reading or relaxing inside a large space - for example, in a bedroom or living room. The same rug can also be laid under a small table in the corner of the room. The optimal size for this carpet is from 1.2 m. up to 1,5m. in diameter.

Do you have a favorite principle that you follow when choosing a carpet? Please share it with us in the comments.