Cotton carpets in modern design

The material from which the carpet is made, determines a lot. This and the durability of the product, and ease of use. Cotton carpets in modern design have firmly taken their place: they look good and are affordable.

Popular materials for making carpets are wool, acrylic, synthetics. However, in recent years, the popularity of organic cotton products has been growing. This is in line with current trends: many housewives want the carpet to be easy to clean, not to accumulate dust and to be hypoallergenic. The cotton carpet has all these advantages:

• it is eco-friendly;
• can be washed and cleaned both dry and wet;
• it is easily painted, it can have any colors and patterns;
• it is not crushed, and if it comes under the weight of furniture, it will quickly recover;
• compared with wool or acrylic models - more affordable.

At the same time, 100% cotton carpets have several disadvantages:

• It easily absorbs sweat and fat, which means that after a while such a carpet can become a source of unpleasant smell.
• Any substance penetrates deep into cotton fiber. Spilled juice or wine will immediately turn into a stain.
• Wear fast enough. Cotton fiber is easily thinned, so these carpets are usually not placed in the hallways and corridors.
• Susceptible to fading, so direct sunlight is contraindicated.

If you want the carpet to last longer, consider cotton patterns with base of vegetable fibers (jute, hemp) or with the addition of nylon or other synthetic materials.These additives will make the coating stronger and more durable.

Cotton fiber carpets can be pile and lint-free, according to the type of rugs and mats. Pile carpets in appearance are not much different from the classic acrylic or wool. For modern interiors, lint-free rugs or shaggy of 100% cotton are best.

Judging by the reviews, it can be noted that cotton carpets most often purchased for children's and bedrooms. Small cotton floor mats in the bathroom are very popular. Many housewives celebrate a nice bonus - the convenience of cleaning. Some easily erase such rugs in a typewriter (talking about lint-free models). They are very compact, they can be quickly rolled up and removed, if necessary.

Cotton carpets are available in a variety of colors and patterns. In modern design, such rugs can be with a geometric pattern, with floral ornaments, with a stripe pattern or a cell, with an abstract pattern, monophonic.

Rough versions of rugs and mats with a pronounced texture, as if woven by hand from scraps of fabrics, are popular. Cotton carpets can be made using patchwork technique (quilting) or be knitted. Pile models can have a pattern formed by a pile of different heights.

Long-pile cotton models are usually monotonous. They can be square, round, oval or rectangular. Best of all these rugs fit into the modern interiors in the neoclassical style. Such models are placed in the center of the living room or near the sofa, so that the feet of the seated should be buried in a soft nap. Such a rug in the bedroom is very good.

By the way, many designers consider a long-pile cotton carpet as the best option, because shaggy of any materials is a short-lived carpet. Inexpensive cotton model will save the budget.

Cotton long-nap mats are very popular. Usually they are small, placed at the bathtub or near the sink, so that it is nice to step on them.May be plain or have a picture. From the inside, the mat must be rubberized so that it does not slide on the tile.

Pile cotton carpets are most often bought for the living room or nursery. For children, there are many design options on a variety of topics: cartoons, nautical theme, road, maze, bright floral patterns, and so on.

For living rooms are selected carpets with a classic pattern, floral ornament, geometric pattern. Very popular are cotton carpets with a “raised-up”, artificially aged pattern. Such models look great in loft-style living rooms, in vintage and provencal styles.

Lint-free cotton carpets are incredibly popular as kitchen floor coverings. Small and gruff They are great for country style or rustic. For more sophisticated interior styles, you can choose a thin lint-free mat in pastel shades. Natural-colored mats (colors of unbleached flax, gray-beige, light brown) are perfect for decorating rooms in oriental, tropical styles or for those who prefer eco design.

For details on knitting a cotton thread bath mat, see below.