Children's room carpets: An important element of the interior

Children's room rugs are true all-rounders. They offer a cozy play area, enhance the room and create connections between the individual elements in the children's kingdom. They also add a touch of coziness and improve the room acoustics. They have therefore become an important element of the furnishings and have become an indispensable part of the children's room.

A carpet is a functional and stylish addition to the interior

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Children love playing on the floor. A rug will keep them warm while providing the perfect play area. Especially in the baby's or toddler's first few years, a...colorful carpetpromote learning development. Geometric patterns are best received - children between the ages of 2 and 4 learn to distinguish squares, circles and triangles from one another. From the age of 4, other models such as the street carpets are also possible - they basically play along, regardless of whether the child is driving their favorite car alone or is being creative with friends. Exotic or domestic animals are also enjoying increasing popularity.

Children's room carpetsBut they can do much more – they can visually separate the play and reading area from the learning area and thus divide even small rooms into several areas. They can highlight niches and corners and also ensure foot comfort when standing up. Who wouldn't want to get up and then have a soft, deep-pile carpet under their feet?

When it comes to colors, there is a wide variety of designs to choose from. Large or small, oval, round or rectangular, colorful or plain: everyone can find something that suits them. Basically, neutral colors are ideal for large carpets that fit under the bed and the wardrobe. They add a cozy touch to the interior. Conversely - small carpets for the play or learning area can be colorful and can pick up certain accent colors from the interior.

The washable carpet offers an easy-care playing surface

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Hygiene is the top priority, especially in children's rooms - and this is where the washable carpet comes into play. For small and large mishaps, it can be washed quickly and easily in the washing machine at 30° Celsius and retains its fluffy look and pleasant feel. The patterns will not fade even after many washes and will delight children with their bright colors for years to come. Thewashable carpetsare made of waterproof synthetic fibers. They are extremely easy to care for and robust. They are also ideal for underfloor heating.

Three useful buying tips

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1. Choose allergy-friendly models.For example, all Oeko-Tex certified carpets are free of harmful substances. This quality seal guarantees that no chemicals were used during production. These models can be made of both polyester and natural fibers. It's best to choose short-pile models - they bind less dust and moisture compared to the high-pile versions. Washable synthetic carpets are also a good alternative to wool etc.

2.Read the care instructions before purchasing:Robust models made of durable fibers can be recognized not only by their composition, but also by the care instructions. Basically, all washable carpets and carpets that can be tumble dried are robust.

3. Make the carpet non-slip.The most important thing is to secure small carpets to the floor with special adhesive tape to prevent them from slipping. Many models also have a non-slip mat and offer safety. This means the children can run, jump and crawl.