Carpets in the kitchen: choice and application in the interior

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

To determine for yourself the appropriateness 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 use 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 multi-apartment, but also for a one-story private house;
• the carpet stands out for its decorative appeal, which will positively affect the design and atmosphere in 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; this 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 where there are young children who prefer to spend time on the floor; rugs and paths will allow them to sit on a more comfortable surface, in addition, such products can minimize the damage that the youngest member of the family is able to get when falling, and so on;
• many design techniques in interior design require the presence of such a functional accessory in the room, since with it it will be possible to zone the space, which will be relevant in small kitchens or in the kitchen-living room with a large area;
• using a carpet, you can reduce the amount of damage on the floor during operation, in most cases it will be cheaper to replace a carpet, a carpet or a mat than a tile, 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 care. It will be rather difficult to monitor the purity of some products, for example, with a high pile, therefore, it is worthwhile to approach the choice of material thoroughly. If you do not clean the surface, then all spots and stains will become visible on it, which will adversely 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, you should choose only those types of products that will have a rubber or silicone wrong side, necessary to prevent injury situations.
• Despite the versatility of the carpets, they will come to design far in every kitchen. This point should be considered in advance, since there are interior options where it is best to refuse to use such products on the floor.

The appearance of the 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 placement 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 are presented in different forms. Most often, products of square, round or rectangular types are found, but many manufacturers also offer products of non-standard shapes, for example, in the form of a heart, star, flower and so on. Round variations are recommended for use in too narrow and elongated kitchens.Having placed 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. Too wide kitchens will require the use of narrow rugs in the form of paths, which are best placed in the center of the room.

Under the table or in the dining area, products are usually placed that repeat the forms of the main furniture in this part of the room. But sometimes round tables are in perfect harmony with the square options of rugs under them.

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

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

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

• Polyester. Synthetic products that are tactile-like wool. Rugs from this material stand out at a more affordable cost, in addition, they are many times easier to care for. Synthetics do not absorb dirt, grease and odors, in addition, it has water-repellent properties. Products are notable for their durability, because they are distinguished by abrasion resistance, do not fade from ultraviolet rays. Such carpets, unlike natural options, do not attract the attention of various parasites and moths.

• Bamboo. Popular options for interior decoration in a rustic or eco style. Usually, reed is used as the main raw material by manufacturers. Products have an attractive appearance, are notable for their budget cost, in addition, it is very simple to care for them. Among the shortcomings of such budget and attractive natural rugs, it is worth highlighting a minimum of heat, so it is unlikely that it will be possible 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 basic shades from the color palette.

• Concerning light gamut, then it stands out with rather low indicators of practicality, since even slight spots 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 colorful or just multi-colored print. On such products pollution is not so visible, and also defects concerning forms. The calm atmosphere of the kitchen can be revived with these options of rugs.
• Dark palette It will be appropriate in rooms with high ceilings, provided that the interior of the room will also contain decor items in the same color.

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

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

• retro kitchens usually complemented by products made from natural raw materials with floral or geometric ornaments in a calm color scheme;

• premises rustic style it is best to decorate with rugs according to the type of mat in beige color or to 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 monophonic carpets of light or dark colors with minimal ornament or without it, focusing on the rest of the decoration.

Going to the store for the rug, it is worth taking into account the following nuances:

• 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;
• for visual expansion of the room area, models with a wave-like ornament or the presence of transverse strips 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, the better, because too much garbage will be clogged in fluffy carpets;
• the coloring should be in harmony with the overall design, the most appropriate way to choose products in harmony with the curtains, wallpaper, design of the kitchen unit; the exception is monochrome interiors, where the carpet on the floor will be 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 carpets on the kitchen floor. Most often, these will be the following options:

• a working area near a 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.

The textured round carpet, located in the dining area of ​​the spacious kitchen-living room, will make the interior of the room concise. It will become an interesting accent due to an 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 of the carpet pattern will make the kitchen truly homely. The combination of wooden surfaces, a light headset and a multi-colored rectangular carpet will create an emphasis 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 highlight to the kitchen design with the help of a long rectangular rug made of multi-colored cuts of material placed in the working area.

See how to choose a carpet in the next video.