The living room is one of the coziest spaces in the house, second only to the bedroom. However, as it is the room where we receive visitors, it is important that this, along with the comfort, is very well decorated. After all, the decoration of the house is the personality of the residents. And one of the almost mandatory items in this environment is the living room rug!
In addition to transforming the space through color, texture and fabric, the rug is also important for isolating the temperature of the floor. Therefore, this accessory is most used in colder times of the year. However, nothing prevents you from using a rug with lighter material throughout the year to add a touch of comfort to the space.
So, if you want to have one of these in your living room but are still in doubt about which model to buy, don’t worry. That’s because here you will find out about:
- How to choose rug size
- What is the best rug
- How to choose the shape of the rug
- How to choose carpet color for your living room
If you want to know this and much more, keep reading!
How to choose the size of your living room rug
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The first step when thinking about buying a living room rug is to define the size and shape. After all, there are round, square and rectangular rugs. Therefore, it is important to know which one matches best with the rest of the decor.
So, firstly, measure the available space between the sofas and the rack. Then, take into account that the rug can be positioned in two ways: 15cm or 20cm under the sofa or on the same line as the furniture.
If your living room is small, the best option is to opt for a rug that covers almost the entire floor of the room. This will provide a feeling of spaciousness in the room.
On the other hand, if the living room is integrated with other environments such as the dining room, for example, the rug should act as a space delimiter. Therefore, it is important that it covers the entire sofa, armchair and coffee table. This will make the area more visually pleasing.
In dining rooms, architects Ieda and Carina Korman, from Korman Arquitetos, explain that the rug needs to be at least 60cm longer than the large side of the table.
“This way, it is guaranteed that, when moving the chair, it will not get caught in the piece” Furthermore, “it is important to pay attention and respect the design of the piece, valuing it”, highlights Ieda.
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What is the best rug
Most of the time, the answer to this question is associated with the material of the living room rug and is quite simple: it depends. After all, each room has a style and, therefore, the material used will depend on this.
For example, synthetics are the most common. In addition to having a more affordable price, it is easy to find a series of different prints and colors. As a result, they are super versatile.
Those made from artisanal work such as crochet and the combination of various fabrics are models that offer a rustic aspect to the decoration. Although they are a little more expensive, they offer the advantage of exclusivity.
Finally, nylon, cotton or wool living room rugs are the softest. In this way, they are highly associated with comfort and warmth. The fact is that there is no rug that is better than another, it just depends on your style and taste.
How to choose the shape of the rug
In fact, the most used living room rug formats are rectangular and square. However, if your decoration objective is to highlight a lamp or a plant in the corner of the room, the best option is the round rug.
Leather ones, which come in different formats, are recommended for large environments where they can stand out on the floor without influencing the feeling of spaciousness of the space.
In other words, once again the choice will depend on the style of decoration.
How to choose carpet color for your living room
This is a question that can define the harmony of your room. Nowadays, there are an infinite number of colors, prints and seams for carpets. However, it is important that the decoration style is well defined to choose the right color.
For example, printed or very colorful models combine with neutral-colored environments. This way, the living room rug will stand out among the decor. On the other hand, light and neutral rugs combine with more extravagant decorations.
In this case, it is worth enhancing the space with colorful and patterned cushions.
Dark carpets add a touch of modernity and seriousness to the environment. So, if that’s your goal, go for brown or black.
Environment needs
Each room in the house calls for a different rug. Therefore, it is necessary to take into account the movement of the place. For example, busy spaces require lighter weight pieces.
As a result, sturdy, plush models should be placed in places where you spend more time sitting.
“Bedrooms and home theaters are perfect for furry models, but be careful with customers who have allergies. We love specifying rugs that cover the entire length of the bed, but when it comes to people with allergies, it is best to opt for a maximum of two small rugs next to the washable fiber bed”, advises the architect.
On the other hand, kitchens do not need carpets. Bathrooms can receive small models in front of the basin, shower and sink. This way, you will ensure comfortable walking in the space.
How to combine
Combining rugs with the rest of the decor is not always an easy task. Therefore, the best option is to create a pattern of prints and colors with textures and palettes similar to the furniture.
“If the client already has a striking piece, or has chosen an exclusive and personalized design, the rug will be the starting point. But, in general, the carpets are the last items to be defined”, explains the architect.
This feature allows the entire room to have a single palette in order to create a harmonious decoration.
“When there is a desire for overlapping rugs, which give a boldness to the projects, the ideal is to choose a more neutral piece, for the base, and be bold with the rug that goes on top”, he advises.
Furthermore, some rug models with striking designs can become the highlight of the room.
On the other hand, for those who prefer to opt for the comfort of the piece, neutral colors are the best.
Living room rug inspiration
Finally, we brought you some more rug inspiration for the living room. This will make it easier to identify the application of all the tips. So enjoy!
In this dark room, the black carpet gained some geometric shapes made with white lines to break the seriousness and monotony.
This is an example of a crochet living room rug. The delicacy of the material and design bring refinement and elegance to the room in a super delicate way.
On the other hand, in this case the proposal was to bring vivacity through the vibrant colors of the carpet to the living room. This way, for it to gain the necessary prominence, all other elements are in neutral colors.
Furthermore, how about bringing a new decoration proposal using the colors of the furniture? Note that, despite the rug, sofa and armchair being in gray and white, the rug offered a new golden atmosphere to the space.
This example shows the idea of a living room rug that does not cover all the furniture. Therefore, it is important that sofas, chairs and armchairs follow the same pattern. In this case, only the front feet are on the mat.
On the other hand, this living room integrated with the dining room is completely delimited by the carpet. This way, the environments are visually more organized. Furthermore, for the change to be subtle, the rug needs to be neutral in color.
Indian rugs are beloved in Brazil. As a result, they look perfect in environments decorated with white, earthy and woody colors.
In this case, the round living room rug gained two functions. The first is as thermal insulation for the feet of those in the chair. The second is to be the entrance mat for the small door with access to the garden.
In this project by Korman Arquitetos, the rug of Nepalese origin has a worn appearance and printed words, adding relaxation to the rustic travertine floor.
Two-in-one rug
If you want to innovate in your decor, don’t rule out the use of overlapping rugs. Despite being of different colors and materials, the combination was essential to create a unique style.
Geometric
Comfortable to walk on, the geometric rug was designed by the professionals at Korman Arquitetos especially for this home theater.
Flat
Finally, we have a flat with integrated environments and the living room divided by a white and black rug. Furthermore, the geometric shapes and colors combined perfectly with the industrial style.
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