Decorating the living room with a carefully chosen carpet is like the final touch to an exquisite dish – it enhances the overall effect. Unfortunately, 90% of people tend to overlook this crucial aspect. Moreover, carpets provide sound absorption, making them particularly beneficial for families with children by minimizing disturbances to neighbors downstairs.
However, with a plethora of patterns, materials, and styles available, how does one go about selecting a carpet that suits their preferences?
Size Matters
- The width of the carpet, combined with the sofa, should cover 2/3 to 3/4 of the distance from the sofa’s back to the TV wall.
- Conventional sizes are relatively more affordable, ranging from 1.62.3 meters, 22.9 meters, 2.43.4 meters, to 34 meters.
- It’s recommended that the carpet’s length exceeds the sofa by 20 to 40 centimeters to fill the space on both sides.
- For those with specific size and style requirements and a sufficient budget, customizing a carpet is also an option.
Color Selection
- When choosing a carpet, employ color transition techniques to create a serene and enduring space.
- If both the floor tiles and sofa are dark, opting for a light-colored carpet, such as light gray or off-white, can impart a soft and relaxed ambiance to the living room.
- For a room with soft and light-colored sofas, floors, and walls, selecting a dark-colored carpet immediately elevates the living room to a more sophisticated level.
- Patterned carpets, like those in a creamy or French style, are preferable. Opt for straight-line patterns such as checkerboards or intersecting lines for a clean and refreshing look that adds depth.
- When the carpet’s color closely matches that of the sofa, considering them as a cohesive unit creates a contrast with the floor, enhancing the space’s ceremonial feel and emphasizing quality.
- For small patterns in limited areas, stick to neutral colors like black, white, and gray, or coordinate with existing colors in the space to maintain a harmonious appearance. Additionally, using small patterns in a small living room can make it appear larger, while large patterns in a spacious living room prevent it from feeling too empty.
Coordination with Other Soft Furnishings
- Carpets can be coordinated with other soft furnishings in three ways: full coverage, half coverage, and layering.
- Full coverage involves enveloping the sofa, coffee table, and side furniture within the carpet, leaving a 30-centimeter margin on all sides for a spacious and grand appearance.
- Half coverage entails placing the carpet under the sofa, with a recommended extension of 60 centimeters for a stylish touch.
- Layering, which is not limited to traditional layouts, allows the sofa to be combined with other furniture, breaking away from conventional arrangements for a trendy and innovative look.
