CARPETS – INSPIRATION AND TIPS
3. March 2016
EFFECTS ON THE SORROUNDINGS
Wether the carpet is flashy or calm it creates a cozy atmosphere. It is possible to completely change a rooms ambiance with the help of a new carpet.
STYLE
Does the carpet fit to the surrounding furnishing? At best a carpet should supplement the surrounding room in order to create an harmonious overall picture. There are carpets in every kind of style: classic, elegant, vintage, modern…
COLOUR
A colourful carpet creates a rich contrast. To achieve a homogenous impression its best to adapt the colours of the carpet to the rest of the furniture. Therefore we recommend you not to add more than three different colours to a room.
- It is recommended to choose the colour of the carpet a little bit lighter or darker than the accompanying sofa
- A good combination to a simple couch is a colourful carpet with patterns. In order to achieve an even higher contrast you can add matching pillows
- If the couch already has a pattern on it, it is a good idea to choose a minimalistic, uni-coloured carpet
- Light coloured carpets make rooms appear visually bigger, darker colours let the room appear smaller
- Uni-coloured carpets help to enlarge rooms, while small patterns decrease the room size
- Darker carpets with patterns are easy to clean. That is why they are recommended for use in the entrance-area as well as in the dining room
- Please also consider various shapes. Too many different shapes create an unsteady ambiance
ROTATION
When a carpet is placed in an inclined position it creates a very dynamic and tension-rich atmosphere. When placed horizontally you can accomplish a calmer and more steady look.
SIZE
Please choose your carpet with the proportions of your furniture in mind. Consider the following points:
- Size matters. It is better to choose the carpet smaller than bigger in order to avoid a too dominant look
- If you have a small couch a good tip is to place a small carpet centered in front of it or alternatively a big one with a distance of 5 to 10 cm on the sides
- For tables and chairs it is best to have a big carpet, on which the seatgroup can be placed on
- A carpet with a motive achieves the best effect in the center of a room
MATERIAL
- Long-piled carpets help to make a room look warm, cozy and romantic. They are best suited for living- and sleeping rooms
- Short-piled carpets emit a colder, more modern atmosphere. On top of that they are easier to clean. Because of that they fit perfectly in the dining room
- Rugged carpets made out of burlap or sisal give the room a more relaxed look
- Woven natural fiber (e.g. wool or cotton) adds a premium feeling
- Short and severe fiber is very durable
- There are carpets for outdoor use. They are usually made of wattled bands of polymer or vinyl
KEEP IT INDIVIDUALLY
Every carpet is a matter of taste. You should consider the following factors while buying a carpet: Besides functionality and fitting your needs and your lifestyle, the most important factor is that you are happy with your choice!