Practical Guide to the Best Types of Carpets for a Unique Decoration

To avoid such issues, try to consider the following aspects: make a list to describe the room where the carpet will be placed, the furniture color and style and the activities that take place in the room. Then choose a carpet whose texture and color match the best these elements.

Take into account the carpet's country of origin. Among the most popular types are the Persian carpets, made of natural wool and decorated with floral motifs in various, subtle shades. These carpets usually represent animal figures or hunting scenes. Caucasian carpets have geometric patterns and contrasting colors, being colored in cold blue and deep red.

Choosing the carpet is made depending on other elements of interior design - furniture, accessories, material and color of the floor. It is trendy to use small carpets, which don't cover entirely the floor. Carpets are generally placed in the middle of the room. It is recommended to buy the carpet only after you have decorated the room, in order to opt for carpets that match the interior decorations such as curtains and drapes.

The dimensions of your room are an important criterion in choosing the right carpet; a small room requires large carpets, in pale colors, having a texture with a uniform appearance. Pastel and neutral tones reflect the light and create the impression of a larger space. In case you have a large room, you can opt for dark shades. If the furniture is modern, the carpet can have strong colors, to give a note of youth or you can choose a sober color, which gives a touch of elegance. Choosing a carpet also depends on the light. It is advisable to test the color of the carpet on several types of light, because in general, the stores use fluorescent light and the colors are slightly distorted.

To avoid creating a boring appearance and to get a balanced look, opt for a carpet that matches the curtains, drapes and furniture.

Regarding the carpet's fiber, it may be natural (wool) or artificial (nylon, polyester, polypropylene). Wool offers a natural and elegant appearance; it is resistant, but the price is pretty high. Nylon is the most popular and durable fiber, offering the most comprehensive palette of chromatic possibilities and a considerable resistance. Thus, for circulated rooms, nylon carpets are the best choice. The texture of a carpet represents the surface appearance, having an important contribution to the way in which he carpet looks. There are several kinds of textures, each being used for a particular type of interior.

Your house represents more than just the four walls that surround it and most people tend to ignore the fact that the ceiling above them and the floor must look perfect. But choosing the perfect carpet for your home is not just about appearance, but also about keeping the floor safe, while caressing your senses.

Annie is an expert furniture and interior design writer. Her current area of specialism is children's bedding.