Decorating a living room should be done with taste, and this involves playing not only with designs, colors and figures, but also with textures. There are many ways to do this, and some are as simple as placing a rug in the living room.
But making this decision is not something that can be done lightly, because in order to get the most out of a living room with carpet, several factors must be taken into account.
Cleaning, for example: a carpet should be cleaned weekly to prevent it from accumulating dust mites, bacteria, and general dirt from outside that can be carried on shoes. In fact, a good decision to study is, if you decide to carpet a space, or place large high quality carpets, to make it a rule to take off your shoes when you get home; this can be done without major changes in the day to day, simply by placing a piece of furniture as a shoe rack in the entrance, and having slippers ready for everyone, and some more for guests.
But it is also essential to take into account the characteristics of the carpets themselves.
What carpet to put in the living room?
Regarding the shape of the carpets, the variety is infinite. Nowadays you can find carpets of all kinds and with the most peculiar designs. But for a natural and elegant living room, it is best to focus on the classics: square rugs and round rugs.
Square rugs will make better use of space and will adapt better to any corner, while round rugs will bring a sense of fluidity with their suggestive shape.
In terms of texture, In the cold months, rugs made of pile, wool and warm fabrics are appreciated, but on days when it is a little warmer, it can become a suffocating accessory, so it would end up being a temporary element.
This is why at Dareels we always recommend natural fiber fabrics, such as jute or seagras, sometimes combined with linen. Another good option can be a high quality hemp rug.
Carpets made of natural fibers bring freshness, comfort, a natural air and a lot of personality to the rooms. In addition, being natural fibers, they are easily dyed without chemicals, so they are eco-sustainable items and will be a statement of intent.
How big does a rug have to be in the living room?
The perfect size of a living room rug depends on each case. Although it is true that the larger the carpet, the more it dresses, it is not something that should always be applied. Especially in spaces where several environments are developed at the same time, such as a dining room. In cases like this, a rug is the perfect tool to separate spaces, and can be placed in the area of sofas and armchairs, making the whole in a more isolated relaxation space.
The size of the rug should be sufficient to cover the entire area of the armchairs and sofas along with the coffee table. Otherwise, it will look cluttered.
In addition, it is best to keep the corners and edges under the furniture to avoid possible tripping and clumsiness.
What is the best color for a living room rug?
Dareels supports the idea that each living room should be a unique space that defines each home and represents the traits and tastes of those who inhabit it, but it is also recommended to focus the decoration of the shared spaces of the house on aspects that are relaxing and welcoming on a general level, so that it becomes everyone's favorite place, and thus is always full of life.
To achieve this, the ideal is to have a neutral color palette, with the choice of the exact tones to suit the consumer's taste, without exceeding 5 or 6 colors. For this reason, a carpet in neutral colors and easy to find tones can be the key to a cozy living room.
Undyed natural fiber rugs have a natural tone that is easy to combine with ornaments, baskets as pot holders, wicker or rattan lamps and accessories, and many other options, making them a great resource.
In addition, they can also be found in more specific colors, such as black (full or partial), white, beige and more.
