Rugs or rugs have been an integral part of any interior for centuries. Modern textile artists have greatly expanded the range of materials and ideas, thanks to which this needlework is back in fashion and has become popular. A skillful combination of shades and textures can turn even the simplest rug into a noticeable interior detail. It is possible to create such different ways, but the most popular is crocheting
How to crochet a rug
Selection of yarn and patterns for knitting
Anything can be used to make a rug. The Internet offers a variety of materials - from purchased to recycled from old things. The choice of material, pattern and method of weaving depends on the place for which you are going to weave a rug. So, for example, it is pleasant to stand barefoot on a warm and cozy wool rug by the bed, and a plastic rug is useful for the corridor.
Reuse is in vogue these days, so don't toss your knitted sweaters—they'll come in handy for your needlework.
Crocheted rugs from old things with diagrams and descriptions of actions
Our grandmothers often knitted rugs from old things, scraps of fabric and everything that came to hand. It was considered a "poor job", for people who could not afford to buy a finished carpet. But today, craftswomen from countries with the most developed economies compete in ways to reuse materials.
Thin knitwear is perfect for knitting a rug. Take a few T-shirts and cut them into yarn, as shown in the diagram. A special technique will help you get a solid thread without knots from one T-shirt.
Prepare balls of different colors, buy a thick hook and get to work. Lessons will help you master the simplest patterns for circular knitting.
The rug can be knitted in one circle, as shown in the diagram. The alternation of air chains and columns will benefit from bright yarn combinations.
Simple - crochet patterns - will help you knit the perfect circle - the basis for the rug. If you do not adhere to special color canons, you can create a colorful rug.
But if you show design abilities and conjure with shades, you can weave a beautiful circle with a contrasting color transition.
If, in addition to old T-shirts, you also have a supply of threads that are not very necessary, you can knit a rug using a different technique. A knitted ring must be tied with threads, as shown in the diagram.
For beginner knitters, it is difficult to master knitting a large rug. That is why you should adopt the idea of crocheting blankets and rugs from motifs.
Tie several circles of different diameters and arrange them into one product. Optionally, you can choose shades that are in harmony with the decoration of the apartment, or you can simply play in contrast and make the rug a bright spot in the interior.
Knitted cord floor mats look voluminous and neat, so it's hard to guess that they are crocheted and hand-crocheted. Elastic synthetic cords look great in openwork patterns. At the same time, they do not deform and do not twist over time, they are washed in a typewriter and do not cause much trouble to the owners.
To work, you will need a polyester cord with a core, very popular with craftswomen. The palette of shades is so rich that yarn manufacturers can envy such a variety. One hundred percent synthetic, these cords are nevertheless pleasant to the touch, they are knitted with practical and beautiful rugs for bedrooms, kitchens and children's rooms. From the name it is clear that this is a kind of “cord in a cord”, thanks to which products from this material are embossed and emphasize a pattern of any complexity.
Not only rugs are knitted from polyester material, but also bags and even decorations are woven. — crochet flowers - it is quite possible to weave from a cord, if you get acquainted with the basic techniques of work.
For a small rug (approximately 1 m in diameter) you will need 700-800 m of cord. The weight of the finished product will be about 3 kg. These are approximate figures, much depends on the complexity of the pattern and the size of the finished carpet. The hook must be chosen strong, with a number of at least 5, since the weight of the product is significant, and a fragile tool simply cannot withstand it.
Operating procedure:
- for the first loop, wind several layers of cord around your finger and start tying the resulting amigurumi ring (that's what it is called) with a simple single crochet;
- move along the pattern, fully adhering to one of the presented schemes.
The amigurumi ring is the basic element from which beginners begin to master other toys.
Ribbon yarn is popular today among craftswomen who like to create with their own hands not only things, but also interior items. Bulky yarn allows you to create the most beautiful things according to original technique weaving.
Ribbon yarn is easy to work with and has a variety of shades in both pastel and classic palettes. The thread itself is beautiful and expensive, so knitting too large carpets from it significantly hits the wallet. But, thanks to the beautiful color, it does not require special weaving techniques, and a small bedside rug made of ribbon yarn will delight you for a long time.
For a rug with a diameter of 60 cm, you will need 700-800 g of yarn and a hook with a diameter of 10-15 mm.
Operating procedure:
- start knitting from the middle - wrap a ring of yarn around your finger and tie it with columns;
- continue knitting according to the scheme, making all the necessary increases in loops.
This material will make excellent crocheted rugs for chairs. Even the scheme for work can not be changed. Enough measure the diameter of a chair or stool and after the circle of the desired size is knitted, just continue to work without adding loops. Then your cape will receive bumpers with which you can fix it on a chair.
From quality yarn can be mastered with openwork motifs.
A bathroom rug must comply not only with aesthetic tastes, but also with safety rules. The material should not contribute to the reproduction of the fungus in a humid environment, it should be easy to wash and dry quickly. Cord mats correspond to all these parameters. But there is one more nuance - leaving the bathroom, you can slip on a knitted rug, which means that it should have an additional base.
Silicone mesh can be bought at a hardware store. It is almost transparent, so you can safely attach a finished rug to it. To wash the product in the machine, the mesh will need to be removed.
Video with lessons on crochet rugs
- Cord crochet rugs can be found on the popular Knit Together channel. Many options indicating the footage and consumption of yarn, as well as step-by-step instructions for making a pattern according to the scheme.
- The author of the video tells how knitted Japanese rugs are created and introduces the basic pattern of a simple crochet pattern. main idea such needlework is the correct selection and arrangement of bright colors.
- A helpful video about respecting nature shows how to crochet rugs from bags. Crocheted bright rugs in the corridor will cheer you up from the first minutes of your stay in the house.
How did you like the idea of creating interior details with your own hands? Share your feedback, we will be grateful.
Carpets have been handmade for many centuries. To create an exclusive accessory for decorating your own home, you can use the most various materials in the form of threads and yarn, ropes and plastic bags, lids, terry towels, pebbles from the sea, corks, etc.
The first thing that can be said about starting a master class on how to make a rug with your own hands is a manifestation of imagination, the application of perseverance and patience, and then you can create a unique product without difficulty.
And if you fill the rug with a removable pad in the form of an abrasive filler, then it will turn from a decorative one into a massage one.
The photo of the rugs shows that do-it-yourself flooring can be made from pre-prepared pompoms or pile threads, by knitting, weaving or weaving.
Knitted floor products
To make a knitted product, you need to prepare the following materials
- cardboard sheets,
- marker pen,
- threads of various thicknesses,
- scissors,
- hook number 7 and above (can be replaced with knitting needles).
First of all, air loops are collected in the amount that corresponds to the rectangular size of the future carpet. To make a round product, it is enough to dial five air loops, connect them with a ring, and then, adding them in a circle, tie the workpiece.
For convenience, they came up with the “patchwork” technique, when several parts of the canvas are harvested, and then they are all sewn into a single product.
Pompom products
To make a rug from pompoms, you should get:
- yarn,
- crochet,
- scissors,
- construction mesh broken into cells, which will serve as the basis of the carpet.
Thread pom poms are easy to make. To do this, threads are wound on fingers or cardboard blanks.
Wicker patterns
A unique wicker product is made of thick cardboard at the base of the rug, multi-colored threads of different thicknesses and twine. The circle is divided into 32 sectors, which are indicated by a pencil.
The threads are intertwined with twine from the center, while it is necessary to monitor the density of the rows. At the end of the work, the cardboard is removed.
Woven instance
For the weaving process, it is necessary to prepare:
- frame,
- stick,
- threads for the warp and villi,
- a strip measuring 3 by 20 cm made of cardboard,
- scissors,
- thick needle.
Woven floor cloths consist of threads of the longitudinal and transverse directions, which intersect each other in a checkerboard pattern.
Such a product is obtained with the same image on both sides, therefore it can be double-sided.
Fabric and fur rugs
Soft ball-shaped fabric cushions can be used to make an attractive rug. For this, blanks are prepared.
Note!
A piece of padding polyester is laid out in the middle of each of them and the edges are sewn along the desired diameter. The resulting balls are fixed to each other.
old gizmos
Rugs from old things can be made by anyone who has accumulated unnecessary T-shirts, T-shirts and other knitwear.
For work you will need:
- construction mesh, divided into large cells,
- thick crochet hook
- strips cut from old things.
A strip of fabric is placed under the prepared mesh in the center, and the ends are brought out with a hook and tied tightly. Side by side, in the same way, the next strip is threaded and also tightened with a knot.
Knitting is carried out in a spiral until the entire mesh is filled. From such strips, you can make pigtails in advance and lay out a carpet from them.
Note!
Patchwork canvases
For the manufacture of patchwork home-made rugs, you need to purchase materials in the form of a base for the product, scissors, patches, needles, fabric glue and adhesive tape.
Separate patches are sewn into a long ribbon, then cut into strips, from which braids are woven. Then these braids are laid in rows close to each other and sewn together with threads.
Cloth of two contrasting rugs
I use two floor products in different colors, it is possible to create a unique piece with a zebra print.
On a darker canvas, future light stripes are outlined. The necessary stains are cut out of a light rug. In a dark carpet, the same cutouts are made in places where light ones will be placed.
Then all the prepared elements are glued with tape. Such an unusual and soft copy can become a favorite rug for children.
Pebble carpet
Such massage Mat from smooth pebbles, rubber mat, high-quality adhesive composition.
Note!
Before sticking the stones on the rubber base, they should be thoroughly washed and dried.
Other materials for creating carpets
A rug obtained by gluing flowers made from banknotes.
Carpet fabric knitted from strips cut out of colored plastic bags.
A copy of plastic bottle caps, which are fastened with fishing line.
Cover made from wine corks.
Photo of do-it-yourself rugs
Knitted rugs - sounds amazing, but the products are very funny and attractive. So, for example, the independent embodiment of a knitted product on the floor helps to solve the problem with the lack of a rug suitable for the design of the room. Similar knitwear look advantageous and cozy in bathrooms and children's rooms. Moreover, the advantages of knitting a floor rug include the ability to get rid of old things - T-shirts, knitted dresses and just pieces of already useless fabric. Old curtains in skillful hands can quickly turn into cozy rugs with curly motifs.
If you have a burning desire to knit a rug, then you should know that a denser fabric is obtained using a crochet hook. To learn how to crochet rugs on your own, it is proposed complete instructions some models for beginner needlewomen and for experienced craftswomen. Explore, imagine, embody!
A few recommendations from experts in their field in choosing yarn should be given. In order for the product to serve for a long time and retain its original appearance, synthetic types of yarn should be preferred - this is the famous acrylic, but you can also use natural cotton (although it will not keep warm).
It is also necessary to clarify that it is better to use thicker threads for crocheting rugs - this will allow you to realize a thicker fabric that is not inferior in terms of heat preservation to standard fleecy products. For a thick thread, hooks with No. 5-8 are suitable. It is easy to determine the size of the canvas - it is recommended to knit a sample with a 10x10 cm square from the selected yarn, iron it or wash and dry it. At the finished sample, the obtained dimensions are measured and the required number of loops for further knitting is determined.
For knitting, you can use any napkin pattern - a manifestation of fantasy will make an excellent design option out of a simple model.
Models for beginners
If previously your crochet was limited simple scarves or snoods, then you are advised to start implementing a more useful thing with a simple model. There are several models of simple crochet rugs with diagrams and descriptions.
Square or rectangle
To begin with, it is recommended to use a simple rug shape - a square or rectangle. They can be knitted in a single fabric or using the technique of knitting with motifs - the assembly of motifs determines the final result and design. The following selection of rugs and schemes for their implementation is given:
A simple rectangular rug knitted with single crochets in alternating colors. At the end, the fabric is simply tied with a row of single crochets, tassels are made from the same threads that were used when knitting. Photo simple crochet rug
In a similar way, a path from the remnants of yarn is connected - both melange and plain threads are used here. The paths look attractive in the hallways - immediately at the entrance, that homely and somewhat “rustic” comfort is created. Photo of a simple crocheted rug
Rectangular crochet rugs can be created from simple squares of different colors, which are then simply sewn together with a needle. This is also an excellent product model for beginners, which even experienced craftswomen can use in case of operational knitting. Photo rug crocheted and separate squares
Rug crocheted with a crochet stitch. Individuality and attractiveness is represented by a change of color in a diagonal and "ladder" sequence. Such products fit perfectly into children's rooms. Photo rug crocheted with a zigzag color change
Rugs with motifs in the technique of "grandmother's square" - these simple squares with the replacement of threads of different colors turn into unique and designer things with the manifestation of imagination. To embody the crochet rugs in the presented technique, the following is a knitting pattern.
For beginners, there are a huge number of models of rectangular or square products - it is only important to choose a model in accordance with the design of the room.
Round rugs
Crochet round rugs look great in bedrooms near the beds. You can also implement a design model for the kitchen - this is convenient in order to maintain cleanliness in the room (you can regularly wash products without fear of fading and damage). Round rugs can be divided into two types - solid and openwork.
Solid round rugs - this is knitting a circle more simple pattern, as a result of which the canvas is solid and rational for its intended use. Two subspecies can also be distinguished here - knitting with simple double crochets or knitting cones. There are two completely different options.
Simple canvases with double crochets are represented by the following selection of products and patterns with a description. Photo simple round crochet rugs Photo diagram of simple round crochet rugs Photo diagram of simple round crochet rugs Photo diagram of simple round crochet rugs
Rugs with bumps are more suitable for children's rooms, as well as living rooms, as they are textured and retain heat longer. The following selection of patterns is offered. Photo of round rugs with bumps Photo of round rugs with bumps Photo of a pattern for crocheting round rugs with bumps
Now we should talk about openwork rugs, which look more like a profitable design solution. They are easy to implement if you have previously knitted lace napkins and other similar products. For knitting rugs, use the following patterns. Photo of round openwork crochet rugs Photo of round openwork crochet rugs Photo of scheme for openwork crochet rugs Photo of scheme for openwork crochet rugs Photo of scheme for openwork crochet rugs Photo of scheme for openwork crochet rugs Photo of scheme for openwork crochet rugs
Oval rugs
Crocheted oval rugs are knitted into elongated rooms, as well as into living rooms where coverage is needed in the recreation area. For knitting, you can use the following selection of patterns.
Japanese crochet rug
Japanese rugs only look complicated on the outside, but upon careful analysis of the crochet technique, it turns out that this is the usual knitting of hollow circles that are connected in a certain sequence. For more simple option it is enough to use a model of 4 circles, which were later “filled” with a canvas of double crochets.
For experienced craftsmen
Experienced craftswomen can choose to crochet more complex patterns and variations, where most techniques use columns that are difficult to knit. Also noteworthy is the compatibility of complex patterns - pineapples are connected with cones, and cones with floral motifs, and so on. But you should still present several models for self-crocheting rugs.
Rug based on the napkin "Grand"
You can easily make carpets from crocheted napkin patterns, and here, if necessary, you can increase the size of the future canvas by combining or “wedging” several rows with certain patterns. So the “Pineapple Song” napkin inspired experienced craftswomen to knit on the basis of the existing rug pattern, called “Grand”. New model fits perfectly into the interior design of Provence, Rococo, Baroque, Classicism, more luxurious Gothic or Empire style. There is nothing complicated in knitting it - the main thing is to use the following diagrams with a description:
Dial 8 air loops and close the chain into a ring. Next, continue knitting according to pattern 1. If necessary, you can increase the diameter by repeating the last few rows. Photo pattern for crocheting a rug grand
At the end of the work, go to pattern 3 - this will allow you to finish the carpet smoothly and textured. Photo pattern for crocheting a rug grand
For edging, scheme 4 is used, consisting of air loops and pico.
The presented model is recommended for self-fulfillment in white, but if necessary, more attractive shades of the thread that are suitable for the color scheme of the room are taken into account. The finished rug is simply soaked in cool water and laid out on fabric - you can immediately on the floor until it dries completely.
Simple but attractive blue lace
An openwork rug can be knitted using more a simple circuit- here it is only important to correctly position the petals from ordinary double crochets. So, it is proposed to use the scheme below, which will help to embody a completely attractive and versatile crochet rug model - change the shade and you will get a completely different version of the canvas.
Rugs from packages
Children's variations
Children prefer their own rooms with the appropriate furnishings - everything should be bright and fabulous. Therefore, the task of parents is to take into account every little thing. If earlier you did not take care of purchasing furniture or textile items for the children's room with appropriate prints, then today you can easily fix the situation:
First, get curtains with a children's pattern in the child's room.
Secondly, replace the existing dark blanket on the bed with a bright children's version.
Third, tie the rug! But not simple, but special - in the form of any animal.
Crocheted rugs have recently gained great popularity: square (as in the photo below), rectangular carpet, round, oval, made of thread (from yarn), twine or leftover rags, on a chair or on the bathroom floor. All options are good. The most important thing is that such a magnificent carpet can be crocheted by itself, using the diagram and description, step by step instructions, or, based on a video tutorial on YouTube or MK (master class: How to crochet a rug, diagram and description).
In addition to the fact that you can decorate your home, create a cozy atmosphere in it, this is also a good way for any needlewoman to train and develop your skills. Creative skills. Everyone remembers grandmother's knitwear throughout the house, I would very much like to make these myself: on bedside tables, a stool, in the hallway, in the kitchen. Lace motifs are very airy and immediately attract a lot of attention.
Crochet knitted rug: diagrams and description
As we wrote above, the carpet can be tied absolutely from any materials, whether it is a model from old things (T-shirts), from plastic bags (from cellophane and garbage) or from regular yarn . Any option will look beautiful in your home on the floor or on a chair. Often, in addition to rugs, for interior and room decor they create beautiful blankets made from scraps of fabric, covering a stool, multi-colored pillows made of knitted squares with knitting needles or crochet, original napkins on furniture or under vases from knitted circles for comfort . There is a lot of excitement around knitted yarn products - the models are very “homemade” and unusual.
In order for you to manage to knit a beautiful carpet with your own hands, you can use any material , any knitting (semicircle, sirloin knit) and pattern (star, cat, owl, tiger cub, sun, turtle,). You can do it in the same way in different ways, then decorate as you wish. Look at the photo - a selection below and choose the option for yourself and your home.
How to crochet a rug from yarn?
First you need to choose necessary and correct materials . If you are knitting for the first time, then you may need help from already experienced needlewomen (such as mom or grandmother). You can knit products, guided by step-by-step instructions for beginners from the master class, for example.
Everyone knows, what are the most beautiful rugs , crocheted– Japanese. Here the secret is right choice colors of the future product. It doesn't matter if the carpet is large or small - it should be beautifully knitted and harmoniously combined with the pieces of furniture in the room. Same way, no need to use light color - beige (avoid milky shades), it will get dirty quickly . And also - thin threads so that your creation lasts longer.
So, now we will provide a detailed diagram and description of how to crochet a do-it-yourself rug step by step. Openwork version of the "sun"
- it is better for him to choose yellow thread
. Do not use acrylic and wool - only cotton
! Also, you may need one hook number 7
, and such an amount of yarn that would be enough for the entire carpet. We advise knitting with yarn in two additions. 
Knitted crochet rugs with diagrams and descriptions
How to do crochet rug - the diagram is presented below
. We knit with a pop-corn pattern with multi-colored threads. Products of this form are very popular with young children: they are comfortable and cozy to sit on,play
. A small child will be delighted with tactile sensations. Animals will also be happy with the new "inhabitant" of the house - you can sharpen claws or sleep on it.
Take several colors of thread, a hook and be guided by the diagram below: 
Oval crochet rug
Making a beautiful oval masterpiece is very simple. We knit it with simple loops according to the scheme. Such kids rug will fit well in any room.
How to crochet a round rug for beginners: video
There are many video tutorials about how to learn to crochet it for free. This can be done from a thick thread, weaved with elongated loops, sewn from several motifs, stripes, make it shaggy, terry and voluminous. Such needlework can be sold or presented for a birthday or housewarming.
How to knit square and rectangular rugs?
In order to get nice flat square - in each row, increase in 4 corners: 2 S.T., 2 V.P.. 2 S.T. In the following R. The hook is introduced under V.P. This is a more rustic option, but also suitable for the city, if you change the knitting style.
The easiest option to crochet a square rug:
- Take yarn from knitwear. Color - optional.
- Chain from V.P. desired length.
- 1 R.: all loops S.S.N. Flip the canvas.
- 2 R.: all loops S.B.N. in the anterior wall of P. Turn knitting over again.
- 3 R.: S.B.N.
- 4R. = 2 R.
- 5 R.: for back wall S.S.N.
- 6P .: all rows. Starting from the sixth knit with a pattern from 2 to 5 R.
- On the video you can see an example of such a product.
A rectangular rug is knitted in the same way.
DIY knitted floor mats
look interesting collection of ideas for inspiration . There are carpets here modern style, consisting of roses and flowers, from flaps, rags, two or more colors - they are all good in the interior.
How to crochet a rug from threads for beginners: video
Crochet rug from old things: step by step instructions
Very often we have a large amount of knitwear that we going to throw away . But what if we told you that it is not necessary to do this? Can you make a beautiful one out of it? knitted yarn and weave a lot of designer unique gizmos . Before we start weaving, let's learn how to create the yarn itself. To do this, you will need a rag, a T-shirt and so on. Such material can make a variety of patterns .
Crochet rugs: master class
We will apply below video for beginners : how to crochet rugs from rags. In the meantime, for more experienced needlewomen, our master class.
To start threading old t-shirts . It is better to do this in one continuous spiral so that you have to tie fewer knots. After that, you need to take a large and thick hook and start picking up loops. As if you are typing them with a regular thread. Close V.P. in a chain and sew the junction for strength. The knitting pattern is attached below. Using it and simple yarn, you can knit a round rug.
Rug from old T-shirts
Materials: knitted yarn lilac and purple flowers, hook number 15, scissors, needle and thread.
- Yarn cut folded in half tie 10 S.S.N. and close the ring.
- 2 S.S.N. in each P. of the previous R.
- From each P. 2 S.S.N.
- S.S.N., 2 V.P., S.S.N. through 1 P. Repeat this pattern until the end of R.
- S.S.N. around the circle.
- The lilac thread should be fixed after the previous row. Now knit purple. We make 1 P. on the hook. S.S.N around the circle.
- S.S.N., 2 V.P., S.S.N through 1 P.
- 1 S.T. in P., 2 S.T. into the hole from below, then again into P.
- Change threads. The entire range of S.S.N.
- Repeat the pattern above with the holes in this row.
- S.S.N. around the circle.
- We change color. Openwork holes all around.
- S.S.N.
- Lilac thread: S.T. - 1 R., openwork pattern - 1 R., S.T. - 1 row.
- At the very end, the “teeth” pattern. From 1 P. 6 S.B.N. = repeat in every 6 sts. You're done! The same option can be made from a cord.
One of current trends decoration of the kitchen space is the use of carpets and rugs on the kitchen floor. Despite the seeming novelty of this element of kitchen decoration, the traditions of using such carpets were in many cultures.
Think of cozy homespun carpets in Russian huts or colorful carpets at the dining area in oriental homes. What role does the kitchen rug play today? How to choose it correctly?
Rug in the kitchen: advantages and disadvantages
Pros of carpeting in the kitchen:
- It is necessary when the house has Small child or old man, because it is able to soften the fall of a person. In these cases, a rug is especially needed if tiles are used as flooring.
- Rug is good for, expands its space. For these purposes, use carpets for the dining area. This also emphasizes the “living room” function of the kitchen, which is important for a large kitchen area.
- Of particular functional importance is the foot mat in the area where food is being prepared. Since the legs are often very tired during cooking, shock-absorbing mat will be very convenient for home cooks.
Another advantage of carpets is that they help protect the flooring from damage, for example, the carpet will protect it well from damage.
The use of a floor kitchen rug allows you to complement the look of the kitchen with interesting details, emphasize its overall style, make it unique.
Flaws:
- Carpet on the kitchen floor gets dirty quickly, dust accumulates in it and under it, all this reduces the hygiene of the kitchen environment;
- taking care of these things makes housework difficult;
- Since kitchen carpets need to be cleaned or laundered frequently, they wear out quickly.
Carpet for the dining area
The rug, which is used in the dining area, allows you to:
- highlight this area in the space of the kitchen;
- reduce the load from or on the coating, which is very important if this coating is -);
- prevent the fight of dishes when laying the table;
- improve design kitchen room, add new decor details and pick up.
Secrets of choice
A good quality rug will last a long time.
- The dimensions of this rug should be larger than the dining area, namely, not less than 0.6 m on each side, for the possibility of extending the chairs.
- It is desirable that in shape, it coincided with the shape of the table. This will visually separate the dining area more clearly and better visually connect the furniture and carpet into one piece of space.
- Material from which such a rug is made, must be durable(because there is a significant load on it) and easy to clean.
Floor coverings in the working area
In the work area, it is best to lay a few small rugs that are easy to wash.
Such kitchen carpets can also have functional and aesthetic value:
- they delimit the work area kitchens;
- may contribute to less leg fatigue when preparing meals;
- reduce the risk of falling on a slippery floor and reduce its consequences;
- help to reduce the risk of accidental breakage of dishes;
- serve as part of the decor.
How to choose
- He must be Made from durable yet lightweight materials so that it can be easily assembled and, for example, washed in an automatic machine;
- since such a rug lies in the most vulnerable part of the kitchen in terms of pollution and will be washed or cleaned frequently, then it the material must be sufficiently resistant to cleaning agents and detergents;
- for the safety of staying in a kitchen with a slippery floor, it is necessary that this mat had a non-slip base;
- if the kitchen also has a carpet in the dining area, then these rugs should be in harmony with each other in color and, in general, contribute to the creation of a unified design style in the kitchen.
For those who try to lead healthy lifestyle life or has certain diseases, it is very important to purchase a massage or special shock-absorbing rug as such a kitchen item. Fortunately, the choice of such rugs is now large, which will allow you to find one that will meet both the treatment and prevention goals and the design of the kitchen.
Carpet: pros and cons
Carpet in the kitchen is not often seen.
There are advantages and disadvantages to using solid carpet in the kitchen. What are they?
Positive Arguments:
- carpet provides surface protection floors throughout the kitchen.
- Carpeted to a greater extent than all other options, reduces the risk of injury when a person falls which is very important for families with elderly or sick people.
- Use of carpet creates a special atmosphere of soft comfort.
- Modern household appliances and cleaning products allow you to effectively clean the surface of the carpet.
Video review of the quality and varieties of carpet, see:
Disadvantages of carpeting:
- He will wear out quickly in the working area of \u200b\u200bthe kitchen, where it will be subjected to a strong dynamic impact (“trampling” and “stripping”), the influence high temperature and humidity;
- unevenly worn areas of carpeting (in the working and dining areas) in the kitchen will give it an untidy look as a whole;
- in places inaccessible for cleaning solid carpet dirt and dust will accumulate which will create an opportunity for the reproduction of harmful bacteria;
- when using carpet reduces the possibility of design changes in the kitchen relative to the floor surface. It becomes more difficult to change the look of the kitchen, to bring new ideas into it.
The need for frequent cleaning of the carpet using strong detergents (and in the working area, these products should still have a disinfectant effect) is also a factor in the rapid deterioration of its appearance.
How to fit into the interior of the kitchen
Buying a carpet for the kitchen will contribute to a brighter and more distinct embodiment of ideas for decorating the interior of the kitchen space.
Features of kitchen rugs different styles may be like this:
Loft, minimalism, high tech
These styles, the so-called modern direction. Despite a number of differences, they also have common features, which consist, first of all, in the fact that they have in the first place the functionality of space, its manufacturability, providing an atmosphere of freedom, minimizing burdensome details.
In high-tech style, a bright carpet can be an interesting highlight.
A lint-free rug of a rectangular shape, plain or with a strict geometric pattern, is appropriate.
Minimalism. Despite the declaration of the refusal of decorativeness, a practical non-slip rug under the feet at the countertop is suitable for such a kitchen. Acceptable colors: gray (graphite), black, brick, wood color.
Minimalism - stylish rugs.
It is the carpet in a minimalist kitchen that can become the only element of decor - then even a fleecy rug of a bright (for example, red) color is possible.
rustic, retro
Retro kitchens. The content and principles of this style are very diverse. Since the retro style includes directions from Victorian to the Soviet style of the 50s, the look of the kitchens will be different and different rugs will be used:
- a special color will give an expensive and, perhaps, even a fleecy carpet of noble colors;
- for a retro kitchen in the spirit of the 40s, bright carpets are suitable self made both in the dining area and on the floor near the kitchen unit;
- cheerful textiles on the kitchen floor will enliven the look of the kitchen, taking us back to the 50s of the XX century.
Vintage- one of the most attractive in the design of the kitchen. This is due not only to the good homely mood of this style, but also to the fact that it is still easy to find real things released in the 60s, which are a sign of this style.
Vintage is bright carpets and paths
Perfectly fit into the interior of a vintage kitchen and simple woven and knitted rugs near the countertops, and a little fleecy woolen carpet (possibly preserved from those times) with an ornament or - in the dining area.
For lovers of this style, vintage carpets are specially produced today. They are made using a special technology, thanks to which they immediately look worn out, while new carpets are made of durable and high-quality materials.
Country and Provence just needs to introduce various kitchen carpets and rugs into it. simply unthinkable without woven runners in the work area, handmade carpets in the dining room, various knitted and patchwork rugs. They may vary in color, but the basic principle - comfort and naturalness - will be respected in their decor and material.
Provence and country without cute quilted rugs is simply impossible to imagine
In the rugs that will be on the floor of kitchens decorated in ethnic style, the emphasis will be on specific ethnic features. Along with general rules ethno-style - originality and naturalness, depending on what kind of kitchen look you are creating, you need to use carpets of a certain type.
For a Central Asian-style kitchen, you will need colorful ornamented oriental carpets in the dining area, for a Russian one, homespun paths in the working area, for a northern one, a fluffy carpet-skin in the dining area will be natural.
Design and style: classic, modern, art deco, gothic, baroque
The use of carpets on the floor of kitchens decorated in these styles is quite possible, but it has its own rules:
If a rug is needed, then it should be in the same color scheme, be restrained tones. Recommended: from beige to cognac tones, blue, from green - olive and dark green, gray. No pretentiousness in either color or shape of the carpet is allowed.
Clarity of lines in design modern style kitchens does not exclude their curvature. Therefore, a lint-free one-color (monochrome is the principle of modernity), corresponding to the color scheme of the kitchen interior, an oval rug will fit well into the space of this room.
One of the most common knitting techniques for such products is large size crochet. Such rugs are usually knitted with a single crochet.
A striped rug brings a solid color floor to life
When making a do-it-yourself rug, you should take into account that it should not only be beautiful, match the style of the kitchen, but it will also need to be washed or cleaned often.
Operating rules
The use of kitchen carpets is associated with overcoming operational difficulties and caring for these things.
;Care of the kitchen carpet
The care of a floor kitchen carpet is most determined by the material from which it is made.. The possibility of using a vacuum cleaner for these purposes, washing this thing, cleaning it with special detergents at home; the need for cleaning.
An important role is played in this case by the size and weight of the carpet.
Decisions on the purchase (manufacture) of a floor mat in the kitchen and on the choice of such a floor covering should be made based on the answers to the questions:
- Why do you need such a rug? What role will he play in the kitchen room?
- Are there opportunities and conditions for caring for such a thing?
- How appropriate is the material?, from which a particular rug is made, the performance requirements associated with the features of the kitchen?
- Does this carpet fit into the interior of the kitchen?
The rug in the kitchen brings a touch of comfort and homely mood.
How to clean a dirty carpet, see our video:
But most of us still choose what we like. Still, rugs or rugs for the forge are not so difficult to change.
