Carpets for the kitchen: selection and use in the interior

In order to make the interior of the room look laconic, in addition to the main furniture, additional no less functional products are used in the rooms. These options include carpets. As for kitchens, in such rooms they remain no less in demand, in light of which manufacturers are presented in a wide variety of species.

To determine for yourself the feasibility of using one or more carpets in the kitchen interior, it is worth considering all the positive and negative features of such a product in the room. The positive aspects of using include the following:

• first of all, it is worth knowing that its presence in the room will improve sound insulation, which may be relevant not only for an apartment building, but also for a one-story private house;
• the carpet stands out for its decorative appeal, which will positively affect the design and atmosphere of the room;
• with the help of an additional coating, it will be possible to prevent hypothermia of the legs, providing an additional layer between the floor and limbs; such a moment will be especially important in rooms where the kitchen floor is covered with tiles or laminate;
• additional coverage will be in demand in families with small children who prefer to spend time on the floor; rugs and tracks will allow them to sit on a more comfortable surface, in addition, such products can minimize damage that a younger family member can receive from a fall, and so on;
• many design techniques in interior design require the presence of such a functional accessory in the room, since with its help it will be possible to zone the space, which will be relevant in small kitchens or in a kitchen-living room with a large area;
• With the help of a carpet, you can reduce the amount of damage to the flooring during use, in most cases it will be cheaper to replace the carpet, rug or mat than tiles, carpet or laminate on the floor.

However, such a product is not without some drawbacks, which should also be taken into account when deciding to buy a carpet for the kitchen.

• If you lay it in the working area of ​​the room, then you should be prepared for the fact that the product will require frequent maintenance. The purity of some products, for example, with a high pile, will be quite difficult to monitor, so the choice of material should be approached thoroughly. If you do not clean the surface, then all stains and streaks will become visible on it, which will negatively affect the appearance of the entire kitchen.
• Not all products will be compatible with the flooring in the room, so for tiles and other slippery options, it is worth choosing only those types of products that will have a rubber or silicone seamy side, which is necessary to prevent traumatic situations.
• Despite the versatility of carpets, they will go well with design in every kitchen. This point should be thought out in advance, since there are interior options where it is best to refuse to use such products on the floor.

The appearance of carpets consists of a number of components, among which it is worth highlighting the shape and size of the products. Such nuances will directly affect the location and interior of the entire room, in addition, such parameters will help to visually correct some of the disadvantages of the layout or dimensions of the room, visually stretching or expanding the space.

Today carpets come in many different shapes. Most often, products are of square, round or rectangular types, but many manufacturers also offer products in non-standard shapes, for example, in the form of a heart, a star, a flower, and so on. Round variations are recommended for use in kitchens that are too narrow and elongated.by placing several small rounded carpets on the floor on different sides in such a room, it will be possible to smooth out such an impression of the room. Kitchens that are too wide will require the use of narrow rugs in the form of paths, which are best placed in the center of the room.

Products that follow the shapes of the main furniture in this part of the room are usually placed under the table or in the dining area. But sometimes round tables go well with square rug options underneath.

Manufacturers for the manufacture of kitchen carpets use various raw materials, which will stand out not only for their visual appeal, but also, in some cases, resistance to mechanical damage, moisture resistance, and so on. Most often, you can find products from several materials on sale.

• Natural raw materials. Most often these are carpets made of linen, viscose, cotton. This option stands out for its environmental friendliness, which is today appreciated by many interior designers and owners of eco-style kitchens. In addition, products made from such natural materials are notable for their ease of washing, cleaning and maintenance.Most of the models can be cleaned from dirt in the washing machine.

• Wool. This species also belongs to the category of natural raw materials, such products are quite in demand due to their softness, durability, and their ability to warm feet well. Cleaning and maintenance usually boils down to processing products with a special brush by hand. The only drawback of woolen rugs is their high moisture absorption, which can be inconvenient in the working area.

• Polyester. Synthetic products with a tactile feel similar to wool. Rugs made of this material stand out for their more affordable cost, in addition, they are much easier to care for. Synthetics do not absorb dirt, grease and odors, in addition, they are water-repellent. The products are notable for their durability, as they stand out for their abrasion resistance, do not fade from ultraviolet rays. Such carpets, unlike natural ones, do not attract the attention of various parasites and moths.

• Bamboo. Popular options for rustic or eco-style interiors. Usually, reed is used as the main raw material by producers. The products have an attractive appearance, are notable for their budgetary cost, in addition, they are very easy to care for. Among the disadvantages of such budgetary and attractive natural rugs, it is worth highlighting a minimum of heat, so you will hardly be able to warm your feet on such a carpet.

Carpets for the kitchen are presented by manufacturers in a wide variety of colors, so the choice of a suitable product will depend on personal preferences and the general style of the room, the color of the headset, and so on. However, when choosing a suitable color and tone, it is worth taking into account several nuances of the main shades from the color palette.

• Concerning light range, then it stands out for its rather low indicators of practicality, since even minor stains on such carpets will be clearly visible. If the choice and desires are limited exclusively to these shades, then it is worth giving preference to beige, cream, white, yellow and other options for products made from modern raw materials in order to facilitate frequent washing and care.
• The best option for the kitchen will be carpets with a variegated or simply multi-colored print. On such products, soiling is not so visible, as well as defects in shape. The calm atmosphere of the kitchen can be revived with these types of rugs.
• Dark palette will be appropriate in rooms with high ceilings, provided that the interior of the room will also contain decor items in a similar color.

The color scheme is also selected from the stylistic design of the room as follows:

• for kitchens with design loft suitable carpets with imitation of colors and textures of various natural surfaces - it can be brickwork or a product with a print "under a tree", you can use products with a volumetric and textured image;

• retro kitchens usually complemented by products made from natural raw materials with floral or geometric patterns in calm colors;

• premises rustic it is best to decorate with rugs like a mat in a beige color, or purchase several small rugs with stripes, a cage or flowers, adhering to the general color scheme of the room;

• in classic kitchens you can lay plain carpets in light or dark colors with minimal ornamentation, focusing on the rest of the finish.

Going to the store for a rug, you should take into account the following nuances:

• in order to avoid traumatic situations, for the kitchen it is worth considering only those products that will have a rubberized back side, or choose from options with the possibility of fixing the rugs to the floor surface;
• to visually expand the area of ​​the room, models with a wavy ornament or the presence of transverse stripes of any thickness can be considered; longitudinal stripes on the tracks will add a cozy touch to the interior;
• as for the texture, the less pile there is, the better, since too much debris will clog into fluffy carpets;
• the colors should be in harmony with the overall design, it is most correct to select products in harmony with curtains, wallpaper, design of the kitchen set; the exception is monochrome interiors, where the carpet on the floor will act as the only bright accent;
• modern materials are more convenient in terms of cleaning, in addition, almost all of them have a special water-repellent impregnation, which is relevant for the kitchen.

There are many options for placing rugs on the kitchen floor. Most often, these will be the following options:

• working area near the sink or stove;
• center of the room;
• place under the dining table;
• directly at the entrance to the room.

Narrow items are best placed near a sink or hob.

A textured round carpet, located in the dining area of ​​the spacious kitchen-living room, will make the interior of the room laconic. It will become an interesting accent due to the ornament that does not stand out from the general color scheme. In addition, with such a product, the room will become more comfortable and welcoming.

The warm floral theme on the carpet will make your kitchen truly homey. The combination of wooden surfaces, a light set and a multi-colored rectangular carpet will create an accent on the dining table area, without getting out of the general stylistic concept of rustic simplicity and harmony of the natural palette.

It will be possible to bring a bright and functional zest to the kitchen design with the help of a long rectangular rug made of multi-colored cuts of material, placed in the working area.

For information on how to choose a carpet, see the next video.