For a warm, refined decor, rugs are a stylish addition to many rooms in the home. Whether graphic, ethnic or classic, there are numerous models to match your interior design perfectly. Play with colors, patterns or contrasts to tastefully match your designer furniture.

Why choose a designer rug?

Carpets add warmth to interior design and contribute to the ambiance of a room. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, they bring a unique style to your rooms while harmonizing your decor.

Rectangular, round or more geometric in shape, choose them as decorative objects in their own right or simply to enhance your everyday comfort. Play with tone, color and pattern to personalize your floors and give them a unique look. Modern, designer and contemporary models will ennoble your rooms in style. Other styles, such as Scandinavian or Berber, are also in line with current trends.

For added comfort in winter, living-room rugs warm up your floors, especially if they're tiled. Place them under your coffee table next to your sofa, or in the bedroom for a gentle wake-up call. In the dining room, a large rug will enhance your table and chairs. In the hallway or entrance, they add a cosy, reassuring touch.

How to choose the right carpet for the right room?

Depending on the room and its use, there are a number of factors to take into account before deciding on the type of model to adopt:

- In the living room, the size of the rug should be at least as wide as your sofa. You can either center it in relation to the sofa, or lay it completely off-center. Prefer soft, lightweight materials so that your furniture doesn't mark it, or use glides to limit marks.
- In the dining room, choose a short-pile or flat-weave carpet so that you can easily pull out your chairs. These materials are also easier to clean, and are therefore preferable in the dining area in case food spills. As far as size is concerned, it should be large enough to accommodate both the table and the unfolded chairs.
- In the bedroom, opt for a small size to be placed close to the bed rail. For a gentle wake-up call, opt for soft, plush materials such as wool or cotton for greater barefoot comfort.
- In the entrance hall or hallway, use easy-care carpets that can withstand heavy foot traffic. Plant fibers such as sea rush are ideal.
-In damp rooms such as the kitchen or bathroom, opt for a model that's easy to clean and resistant to heat and humidity.

What's the difference between long and short hair?

Shaggy shag rugs have been very popular for many years. Their thick, full pile adds softness and warmth to your interior, making it even cosier. Its bristles and thickness also reduce noise levels by absorbing sound.
Although very fashionable, this model is harder to clean than a short-pile carpet. It's also less hygienic: dirt gets embedded between the pile and is often difficult to remove. For this reason, avoid placing a large shag carpet in your living room if you have small children or pets.

Low-pile carpets are often less popular, but have many advantages for adding character to your interior. Thinner and lighter, flat-woven models make it easier to move your furniture around, without weighing down your interior décor. Easier to maintain, they can be adapted to several rooms in the house.

Which color to choose?

Depending on your floors and the colors already present in your interior decor, you need to choose a carpet that will blend in perfectly.

Light tones such as white, beige and powder pink are ideal for small spaces, to create a feeling of spaciousness and luminosity. In particular, these colors will create a peaceful atmosphere, conducive to calm and relaxation.

Bright colors , on the other hand, give your room a warm, dynamic feel. If you opt for a colorful rug, make sure it blends in perfectly with the rest of your decor, so as not to overdo it. To ensure a harmonious effect, avoid combining more than three colors.

Darker carpets, such as gray or black, will bring a certain elegance to your floors. They should be chosen judiciously, in small touches, so as not to darken your rooms too much and make the atmosphere gloomy.

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