Carpets in the hallway: varieties, selection, care, examples

Important elements in creating the interior of a room are not only furniture and wallpaper, but also various decor items that will help to reflect the stylistic idea of ​​designers and apartment owners as accurately as possible. Experts recommend paying special attention to floor coverings that look harmonious in any room.

The choice of carpet in the hallway is a responsible decision, on which not only the beauty of the entrance area of ​​the room depends, but also its functionality. Before going to the store, the hostesses should carefully study the characteristics of the selected product, as well as ways of caring for it.

Hallway carpets are multifunctional interior items, which simultaneously solve several problems at once:

• stylistic support for the overall interior;
• accumulation of all street dirt and dust;
• preventing cold air from entering the room.

Modern manufacturers produce a huge number of rugs, the choice of which is influenced by the following factors:

• the size;
• color spectrum;
• cleaning method.

Designers recommend paying attention to the following carpet options.

• Track - a carpet product that has a rectangular shape and different lengths. This element can be used to cover the entire corridor or only a small part of it. Advantages - warming the room and giving it elegance and softness. Paths can complement styles such as high-tech, modern and loft.

A drawing, pattern or graphic image should be combined as much as possible with other decorative elements, and the size must be selected taking into account the area of ​​the room... To prevent the appearance of folds and creases, it will be better if you choose a track at least 10 cm narrower than the corridor.

• Moisture absorbing - a universal product for the cold season, which has a rubber base and maximally absorbs all street dirt. The presence of an absorbent layer significantly reduces the time the hostess takes to clean the room. The base of the track can be either synthetic or natural rubber. Distinctive features are the presence of a short nap and a high level of hygroscopicity.

Advantages - ease of maintenance, quick drying, durability, the presence of a strong and elastic base, no sliding effect, the ability to clean in various ways.

• Rubber - a necessary element for a tiled floor, it spreads at the front door and serves to collect dirt and moisture. The disadvantage is the lack of designer models and the release of products only in established sizes and colors. Advantages - no sliding effect, ease of maintenance, prevention of mechanical damage to the floor covering. Several manufacturers have begun producing roll-up rubber tracks that allow you to purchase products of the required size.

• Dielectric - a special product that is purchased to protect household members from the action of electric current and is spread in places with an increased level of danger.

• Heated - a carpet, which serves not only as a decorative role, but also as drying shoes in winter, and also helps to increase the temperature near the front door. The maximum temperature of this device can reach + 40 degrees.

• With sides - an irreplaceable dirt-repellent device for a hallway during the period of rains and snow, for the manufacture of which rubber or polymer materials are used. The main purpose is to collect liquid from shoes.

• Modular - a universal transformer mat, which consists of removable modules. All elements of this design can be installed depending on the wishes of the owners and taking into account the shape of the room.

• Doorway - a small carpet for shoes, which is placed only near the door sill and is designed to accommodate outdoor shoes. This product can be laid both indoors and outdoors. Feature - the absence of long pile, production mainly in non-marking colors and compliance with the size of the doorway. The most popular shapes are rectangular and oval.

• Mat - floor covering, which is made by weaving natural threads. Advantages - complete absence of lint, durability, prevention of mechanical damage to the floor, high aesthetic performance.

Manufacturers offer a wide range of hallway rugs. In specialized stores, you can buy products that do not exceed the area of ​​a landscape sheet, as well as large carpet options that can protect several square meters of the floor, so choosing the right product is not difficult.

The assortment of forms surprises with no less variety. The most popular shapes are square, rectangular, round, semicircular and oval. For the past few years, designers have recommended combining several products of different shapes in one room, which must necessarily be made in the same color scheme and from the same material.

The main characteristics of the popular forms of hallway rugs.

• Rectangular - a universal shape that suits most rooms. Experts recommend choosing products with maximum adherence to the plinth or with indents on each side of at least 5 cm.
• Rounded rug - an elegant model that is in demand and is often produced with a long pile.
• Combined - a new shape, which provides for a straight side that fits snugly against the door, as well as an oval edge. The product visually increases the area of ​​the room and is used in small corridors.
• Round models, in the form of a rhombus and asymmetric shapes - beautiful carpets, which are desirable for use in large rooms. Most of the products have a designer pattern and are made of moisture-repellent material. Some models can even imitate silhouettes of animals, birds and various objects.

Manufacturers produce a wide range of products from both natural and synthetic materials. The main criterion for making a final purchase decision should not be the type of material, but the ease of caring for it. Experts recommend paying attention to the following product categories.

• Rubber - the most popular and practical carpets on which the maximum amount of dirt and dust remains. These products can be both fleecy and absolutely smooth.
• Fabric with rubber base - budget type of products that are easy to wash, do not allow dust and dirt to pass through, and also do not change their shape and color range for a long period.
• Synthetic - carpets that are made of polyamide. Advantages - ease of maintenance, lack of crushing, throughout the entire period of operation, the preservation of the shape of the pile, elasticity, the absence of fungi and bacteria in the fibers. Disadvantages - instability of color shades, use in direct sunlight is undesirable.
• Propylene - a new type of products that, along with an affordable price, have a high level of resistance to pollution, including the action of chemicals. The disadvantage is the small color range.
• Rubberized - fleecy products that have high aesthetic values ​​and are no less practical than rubber ones.
• Bamboo - summer options for rugs that help collect dust from shoes. It is better not to use them during periods of dampness and rains.
• Latex - products that have a rubber base. Unlike rubber, rubber is softer, more beautiful and modern.
• Knitted - rugs that are made by hand from cotton and viscose. For making braided tracks, a large crochet hook is most often used.
• Jute - modern products made from environmentally friendly jute. Advantages - durability, hypoallergenic properties, affordable price range, the ability to give any shape and shade to the rug. To extend the operating period, natural fibers are impregnated with special wood resins, which prevent the development of fungi and mold, and also increase their resistance to moisture.
• Woolen - special carpets that are warm and light, but do not tolerate dirt well. When washing them, great care must be taken not to stretch the fibers. This material is environmentally friendly and helps to create an atmosphere of coziness and comfort.

To date, the color range of carpets for the hallway is very wide. In specialized stores you can buy both solid colors and models with beautiful patterns or graphics, the most important thing is that the chosen color matches the general style of the room.

To facilitate the maintenance of hallway carpets, it is better to choose products in dark colors, especially when it comes to models with a pile. Classic colors of shaggy rugs:

• chocolate;
• burgundy;
• plum;
• cherry.

The following shades are less popular:

• blue;
• Red;
• peach;
• light gray.

A wider range of colors can be seen with latex and rubber rugs due to the fact that even with maximum pollution, cleaning them will not be a hassle. Some designers use several rugs of different colors in the same room at the same time. The most important thing is to place dark tones in areas with the greatest traffic when combining shades, and light products in distant places.

A wide range of colors and sizes of rugs in the hallway allows manufacturers to produce goods of different designs and stylistic directions. On sale you can see monochromatic and multi-colored products, as well as printed graphic ornaments or greetings. The overall style of a product is directly influenced by its shape and size. The most important thing is that the style of the product is in harmony with the general trends in the design of the room.

Features of the selection of carpets for hallways, decorated in different styles:

• classic - small narrow or round paths;
• Provence, retro and country - simple woven fabrics with a pronounced structure;
• Scandinavian - products that resemble animal skins;
• modern - plain tracks or products with abstract graphics.

If the room has a large area, then it is better to lay a small rubber single-color rug near the door, and place a beautiful fleecy covering in the center of the room. For small rooms, on the contrary, narrow and long paths that start from the threshold and stretch along the entire hallway are suitable.

In no case should the product merge with the floor, but contrasting shades should not be used either. All tones of the color palette should be in harmony with each other. In quiet rooms with monochromatic walls and floors, you can use carpets with exquisite ornaments, but in order not to distract attention from the wall decorations, on the contrary, you should choose monochromatic coverings.

Every housewife should understand that worn-out, old, burnt-out and deformed products negatively affect the beauty of the room and, of course, you should not lay rags for cleaning the floors near the door. If the carpet is purchased by the footage, then you should definitely use the overlock service. Frayed and shaggy edges of the carpet can ruin even the most expensive interior.

The choice of a rug on the floor in the corridor is a responsible event, on which not only the general style of the room depends, but also its cleanliness, as well as the safety of the floor covering. If a small number of people live in the apartment and there are no small children, then you can pay attention to less practical design models with graphic and floral patterns.

Most of these products have a long pile and light shades, but observing the utmost care in their use and using all the manufacturers' recommendations for caring for them will make it possible to enjoy beauty and comfort for many years.

For areas with high traffic, it is better to opt for rubber, rubber and latex products that are durable and easy to clean, but if there is a laminate on the floor, then it is advisable to use products with a dirt-protective effect that have pile and do not let dirt and moisture inside. ...

When choosing a carpet, special attention should be paid to its density and pile length. For the hallway, it is better to choose products with the maximum level of density, but the frequency of care will depend on the length of the pile: the longer the fibers, the more and faster they get dirty, and also form ugly dents.

In order to extend the life of a carpet product, it is necessary not only to choose it correctly, but also to observe all the subtleties of caring for it. To simplify this process, large brands attach information tags to their products, which contain detailed information on how to care for the product. Experienced housewives recommend not to ignore these rules and be sure to take them into account during cleaning.

Along with the special requirements, novice housewives should take into account the following tips:

• washing rubber and latex products can be done daily;
• fluffy carpets must be shaken out regularly, and vacuumed only as they become dirty;
• for wet cleaning, it is better to use a special brush, which will not only wash away the dirt, but also straighten all the wrinkled areas;
• for cleaning textiles and synthetics, it is better to use dry methods, and they should do the washing only 2 times a year;
• it is obligatory to treat woolen carpets with antibacterial drugs;
• special detergents will help preserve the color of products made from natural materials, which at the same time prevent the pile from rolling.

It is strictly forbidden to cover the floor with wet door carpets, the dampness under which will become a favorable environment for the development of mold and fungi. If dangerous microorganisms are found, it is necessary to immediately treat the product with special compounds and dry thoroughly.

How to choose a rug for the hallway, see the video below.