How to choose a carpet on the wall, wall carpet

If you came to us to read this article, then most of all you want to choose the coolest wall-mounted carpet, right? Now we will quickly “with a breeze” tell you about how and why this mod came to hang carpets on the wall, and then we will figure out with a sense of responsibility how to choose a good wall carpet that fits into the interior of the apartment.

Why is the carpet on the wall back in fashion?

More recently, the carpet on the wall seemed "the last century." Fashion is returning, so now it is not at all surprising that it is now relevant to decorate the wall with a carpet. It is original and warm. Also the carpet provides good soundproof and heat insulation. Today, carpets on the walls, in particular, are used not as “heat keepers”, but as a comfortable and convenient decoration in the interior.

The carpets were removed from the walls and dusted somewhere in the corners of the houses for a very long time, but only because of the uniform look. Now, carpet manufacturers offer us different textures, shapes, colors, so that we use carpets not only as floor decoration elementbut also wall decorations.

Why is it worth using carpets on the wall in the interior?

Carpets are not only fine absorb sound and have high heat-insulating properties, but also well complement the interior, the carpet even in the most austere styles creates coziness. If the carpet is correctly matched to the color scheme of the interior, then the apartment will find new colors. If you still do not know how to do this, then we will be happy to help!

The main advantages of using a wall carpet:

• Contrast textures between basic wall decoration and carpet visually highlight a specific area of ​​space.
• Carpet with a pattern can combine with other decor in the apartment, creating interesting interior solutions.
• Complement the apartment space in ethnic styles.
• Carpet on the wall - optional soundproofing.
• Wall carpet can be used for visual zoning of the room.
• A correctly chosen carpet will not “eat” the space, combines furniture and walls into a single composition.

Which wall-mounted carpet to choose?

1. A win-win - neutral colors and monochrome combinations, geometric concise patterns. Such carpets will fit into almost any room.
2. Bright carpet Looks good in more monotonous interiors, but it’s worth adding a bit of the same bright details that will resonate with the carpet. For example, throw on sofa a pair of bright pillows or to lay a sofa with a bright plaid. You can also use bright furniture, but not much so that colder colors do not create discomfort.
3. To prevent the wall carpet from getting lost in the interior, it should be different from the color of the walls. You can play in semitones or use daring combinations. In the latter case, you need a delicate taste.
4. If you want to visually enlarge the room, it is worth using light carpets, calm and cool shades. If you want the opposite effect, then use dark or warm and saturated colors.
5. Can use two carpets on top of each other. It sounds bold, unusual, and maybe even unrealistic, but if you decide to try something new, then stick to small rules so that when using this decor everything is synchronous and harmonious:
   • carpets should not be completely different in style, they should complement each other;
   • the solution is best suited for oriental style;
   • use different textures and sizes in order to create spectacularity.
6. To not have color imbalance It is recommended that the carpet on the wall match the tone of the carpet on the floor, or the furniture standing around.
7. The lines of the carpet and its ornament should overlap with the general lines of the interior.
8. Use carpet, panel, palace, tapestry for visual highlight only one wall.

How to use carpets of different sizes?

Small sized carpets can be used as a picture, it will look great in the living room, hallway, kitchen, i.e. in those rooms where it is not necessary to warm a large area.

The carpet is medium in size suitable for a bedroom. A good solution is to hang it at the head of the bed.

Large-sized carpets can become a decoration of a hall or room where its “volumes” will be appropriate. Also, with a large carpet, you can cover up some errors on the wallpaper, wall. Life hack for parents whose children love to paint on wallpaper.

What color options, drawings are better to use?

A variety of carpet ornaments even the most experienced designer can lead to a dead end. For apartments, as a rule, choose the following figures:

• natural ornaments. Nature lovers can use picture carpets in their interior that transfer to another world and create the feeling that you are already in the jungle, where wildlife surrounds you;
• Orthodox motives. Carpet in the form of an icon, suitable for people with religious beliefs;
• the winter landscape will look beautiful if the room has fireplace, but can also be used in the living room, where it will be possible to spend an evening with family, friends, or in the company of a film, books;
• old soviet carpet. Do you think that Soviet carpets can be thrown away, because it is no longer fashionable? Nothing of the kind - USSR carpets fit well into retro design, especially cool if there are still things of the time in the room. But here it will be difficult to maintain balance, since one wrong decision - and you get not a retro design, but the feeling that the apartment has not been renovated for several decades.

 

• geometric patterns, floral ornaments. A small wall-mounted rug with fine ornaments that echoes the carpet on the floor will look nice.

If you want to attach a wall-mounted carpet to the bedroom, then you shouldn’t really think about the shape, texture - the main thing is that it relaxes and promotes relaxation, does not cause aggression. In the children's room it is better to use bright enough, but aggressive shades.

What carpet style to choose?

• Ethnic rugs. The carpet in Moroccan, Indian, African and Oriental style fits perfectly into the corresponding interior, especially since these styles include the use of an abundance of textiles;
• classic rugs;
• Patchwork, hand-made. It is gaining popularity to make carpets from pouffes, curtains, pillows, creating unusual products that you can’t buy in any store, and the cool thing is that such a carpet is made by yourself. It can be used in a children's room, because the patchwork carpet is made with love, it will create coziness and will fit well into the style country, Scandinavian and Mediterranean. We must experiment! So if in the near future there is no money to buy, you can do it yourself by watching several video lessons and collecting unnecessary durable fabrics around the apartment, hut.

 

Pile and lint-free carpets

Pile carpets fluffy, warm and cozy, they are often made of natural wool or synthetic yarn. Such carpets often decorated the walls of Soviet houses with our grandparents. The most convenient to use in a modern interior, in different directions and styles.In order not to create an imbalance in styles, it is worth choosing monochrome muted shades of carpets - so the retro touch will remain, and the spirit of modernity will be preserved.

Lint-free carpets made of silk and cotton, synthetic, polyurethane yarns. They are cheaper and easier to fit into the look of a modern style.

Also havefelt carpetswhich are created from felted sheep and camel hair. Soft and light, they will be harmonious in the modern interior of the apartment as a fresh, clear, unusual accent.

You can use a carpetsilk, with tapestry fabric, Persian, bright colors or with motives of India, the East, but if there is an imbalance in the color scheme, then the choice of wall carpet can not be difficult.

How to stylishly attach the carpet to the wall?

If you want the carpet to last for a long time, and also not fall on anyone's head, then you should take the fastening of the product seriously. You can not hide the mounts to make it beautiful, because now there are very interesting and unusual mounts that will only complement the decor itself, as well as the interior. These are decorative grommets, massive chains, modest sizes of chrome panels, forged openwork brackets. Often the fastener itself beats the carpet itself and makes it much “trendy”, as well as safer for health. But if it seems that the fasteners only spoil everything, then the carpet can be played out as a picture by making a baguette framing under glass. Does it look like a picture or a poster?

Heated carpets: how to use?

Carpets can be used as a picture, but did you know that science does not stand still, as fashion has, and heating carpets, that is, heated carpets, have already appeared in the assortment of stores. If your goal is warm, then this carpet is for you, but do not forget about the combination of wall carpet with the interior. Heated carpets cost a lot, but they will help you save on utility bills quite well later. But either you can just take such a carpet with you on a trip, if it is not big, use it as a mattress and it will warm you well enough on a cold winter night.