Have you ever wondered about a space without a beautiful carpet or area rug? Doesn't it look bland and appear as if something is missing? Its the same way a wall would look without a painting. It would look plain and incomplete. Adorn your space with something that you can cherish for a long time. Apart from having fancy flooring and designer tiles, why not invest in a floor covering for which the best option is a handmade carpet. A carpet is a foundation of any room and is an integral part of a home decor. However, as a discerning buyer, it can be a tough choice to choose and pick a carpet. There are several factors to consider. Sakshi Talwar, Creative Director of Yak Carpet India has given her expert advice as to how to decorate a home with a beautiful carpet.
A) Decide the Placement:
The first and foremost thing to do is to decide where you want to place a carpet since each area requires different sizes according to measurement. For example, a living room usually requires a 9x12 feet or an 8x10 feet area rug. Another factor to consider is if you want the legs of the furniture on or off the carpet. This is really a personal choice. Once you have decided this, you can measure the size required and also opt in or out to have fringes or tassels in the carpet.
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| Right way of placing a Carpet |
B) Choose the Material:
Picking the right material for your carpet is very crucial. With a plethora of options available for carpets in India one can choose the kind of material you want for your carpet accordingly. For instance, a carpet of silk material is a great option. However, it is an expensive option and is suitable for a formal look. One also must test the pure silk Kashmir carpet before buying to check if the carpet is pure or artificial silk. Other popular long-lasting materials are New Zealand wool, banana silk, viscose, jute rugs and cotton rugs.
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Choose the best material |
C) Plan your budget:
Buying a carpet is certainly not like buying groceries from a store. It requires a good amount of investment since the same can last for a few decades altogether. A silk carpet is the most expensive of all. However, in silk also there are 2 categories like silk on silk and silk on cotton. Silk on cotton has lesser knots per square inch and is less fine. Also, a silk on cotton carpet is a viable choice for high traffic area as compared to a silk on silk carpet which has high knots and is finer. Woolen carpets made in the finest New Zealand wool are also a popular choice for buyers since they are thick and highly durable.
D) Match the rest of the decor:
Sakshi recommends that it is always best to begin decorating a room starting with a rug. Once, you have decided the material, design and kind of carpet to be placed, it is easier to match the rest of the decor around it. However, if you decide on a carpet after decorating the entire room, then it can be quite a task to pick and choose an area rug that best matches the decor of the room. So, pick the right carpet for a room based on material, design, budget, type, size etc. and then refurbish the rest of the space.
E) Decipher the Design Concept:
There are so many options available when it comes to choosing and picking the right design for a carpet. For instance, on one hand, there are traditional/classical designs based on Persian patterns which are evergreen. On the other hand, there is modern carpet based on contemporary designs that are suitable for a chic look in today's homes. One can decide on the design concept based on their room and personal choice.
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A beautiful Modern Carpet |
Hence, with the aforementioned design ideas, choose the best carpet or area rug for your home and make your space look like brand new. Afterall, carpet is the foundation of any room and is important to place the same to have a complete look for your space.
