On the carpet - by the airplane past the rainbow


Some time ago, the carpet from the attribute of luxury ingloriously migrated into "symbols of philistine coziness." Meanwhile, today you can find several reasons for his return to the interior. So, we choose our excuse - and on the way "on the carpet-plane past the rainbow ..."

1. You have a cold apartment

To once and for all to part with this problem, you can use thick fluffy natural carpets on the floor in the living room and bedroom.

2. You have poor sound insulation

Carpets can help alleviate this shortcoming: the thicker and furry they will be, the more perfect barrier to extraneous sounds you can create from them. However, hanging and carpeted room, think about the fact that together with the noise carpets can "absorb" and part of your space.

3. You need to zonate space

With the help of separate small carpets - square, rectangular, round or oval - you can designate in the studio room several functional areas: for example, a dining room with a table and chairs, a seating area with an armchair and a coffee table, a working area with a computer and office equipment.

4. You want to make a bohemian corner in the oriental style

An ideal atmosphere for friendly parties can be created by installing in the room a podium covered with carpets, or simply throwing a large fluffy carpet on a spring mattress or a decomposed low sofa. On it you can and sleep, and eat, and hanging out.

5. You make out an apartment in colonial or ethnic style

Small carpet mats or mats will perfectly fit into the warm atmosphere of your exotic room, the main thing is to measure the size. No less fun will look and rustic round multi-colored rugs, woven from rags.

6. You have a "legacy" from the older generations

It's better if they are small original rugs or trophy tapestries in European style. Such carpets should also be given a special place, emphasizing their "museum position" in your interior (perhaps even insert a carpet in the frame).

7. Do you want to emphasize your respectability

A real oriental carpet should be the main dominant in your interior, everything else can only shade its value. Place a luxurious carpet, of course, in the living room - on the wall or in the center on the floor. Of course, you can not say about buying such a carpet: "Be simpler, do not buy a cow." On the contrary, the choice should be approached, gathering as much information as possible.

What to choose?

Traditionally

Persian carpets. This Persian handmade carpet has "Iranian citizenship", which must be confirmed by a special passport certified by the Iranian government and confirming its highest quality (these are the most expensive carpets in the world).

Indian carpets. As a rule, also executed in the ancient eastern tradition, but made of more rough material. Indian carpets are also not an expensive pleasure, but local craftsmen allow themselves much more freedom in the matter of observing traditions, so their carpets are much easier to fit into a modern interior.

French baroque. Modern French "replica" in the classical style retains a favorite theme (roses, twigs, bouquets, ribbons and bows), but refuses from juicy colors in favor of a soft, less demanding color.

Tapestries and tapestries - a traditional kind of carpet weaving, which is woven patterns in frames. Today tapestries are made in the form of small woven paintings (as a rule, these are landscapes of factory work). Another option is the author's non-cut carpets using several types of yarns.

Contemporary

Carpets with an abstract pattern in the spirit of cubism as if specially created for modern minimalistic interiors.

Mat from sisal (the oldest kind of carpets) are indispensable in both ecological and ethnic style of the interior. They are equally organic and look on the floor and on the walls. Fashionable

Carpets collected from pieces of natural fur and imitating animal skins laid out on the floor (tiger, leopard, zebra, cow, etc.).

"Sculptural" carpets, in which the relief is achieved with the help of special napping (of course, by machine).

Carpets, imitating the color range of ecological style (flax, sisal, unbleached wool).

Solid carpets of bright colors (especially energetic red is actual).

Is it worth buying?

Despite the millenary history, carpets have a number of shortcomings, which can not be ignored, considering the interior.

Carpets (especially natural ones) collect dust very strongly, therefore, if someone has an allergy in a family, it is better to refrain from using them or choose a "bald" version of coverings like mats or carpets with low pile.

Real oriental carpets are always made in dark colors (black, dark red, dark green, burgundy, etc.), so they obscure the room and make it visually smaller.

As a rule, classical carpets do not fit the modern interior at all, therefore, to make them look organic, it is necessary to develop eclecticism under the guidance of a professional designer.

How to hang a carpet.

It is not at all necessary to drill a concrete wall and fasten the carpet on the screws: you can use the seam between the wall and the ceiling plate and simply hammer into it the steel dowels.

Medium-sized carpet can be hung on cardboard fasteners with firmly hooked to them hooks (the cardboard is firmly glued to the wall with a universal glue such as "Moment" or "Liquid nails").

Where to lay?

In this issue, there are certain traditions, although, of course, no one has abandoned the creative approach.

A large 2x3 carpet is usually stolen in the center of the room, and in this case it dictates all of its style.

The average size carpet on the floor is most often used for zoning, but on the wall - as an independent decor element.

Alya small carpet there are classic microzones (in front of the fireplace, near the bed, near the door, etc.), but you can use them also as small color accents if the interior seems too dull (of course, they must perfectly match with each other ).

A carpet with a long nap is better for laying in the bedroom, and for other rooms (living room, nursery), use non-fluffy carpets.

To lay on the floor a natural carpet follows only in a cold room, in all other cases a more unpretentious synthetic path is better.

How to care?

A good carpet is a thing, as they say, for ages, but you need to treat it with the appropriate piety. Of course, you will not be able to secure it from external influences. Let your carpet always be in the epicenter of events, and all the consequences of "communication" with it you can be eliminated with the help of centuries of elaborated techniques.

There are many options for cleaning a wool carpet. Depending on the degree of contamination, select the one that suits you.

In summer

Hand cleaning with a brush of slightly warm water with laundry soap.

Vacuum cleaning from the wrong side.

In the winter

Spread the carpet on pure snow with a pile down and beat out with a special flexible spatula, then turn it upside down, pour snow and dust the natural broom.

Removing stains.

It's best if you start removing the stain immediately after it has appeared. To do this you will need soapy water, a solution of ammonia, a soft brush and napkins. Remember that carpets can not stand:

hot water (and the more so boiling water),

bright sun

dampness

long-term storage.

Choose a handmade carpet.

This purchase is not only a choice "to your liking", but also a serious investment of money. Keep in mind: only a truly valuable product can, over time, not only not lose its merits, but also become an art rarity. In this regard, a win-win situation for owners of ancient carpets or author works of contemporary artists. And at your disposal will be a work of art, which, like a carpet of an airplane past the rainbow, will rush you in your wildest dreams. The main thing is when buying:

check the inside of the carpet: it should be smooth, with even rows of knots;

if there are no knots on the wrong side at all, then the carpet is not hand-made;

choose a carpet with a denser weave (the number of knots on one square decimeter is taken into account, the larger, the higher the price), since on this carpet the pattern is made more clearly and in detail;

keep in mind: the best and most expensive wool for carpets is the so-called wool "gazni" (from the breast of a half-year old Afghan ram);

be sure to smell and rub the carpet: properly washed product should not "stink" with sheepskin and be painted.