Finding a practical and stylish rug for the dining area is not an easy task. Many people consider the carpet under the dining table to be impractical. But a beautiful rug can add color, texture, warmth and style to any room, making it worth the effort. When choosing a carpet, in addition to the right size, the material also plays a crucial role. If crumbs fall off the table, they can hardly be seen in a long-pile carpet, for example. Read on and find out what kind of carpet would make sense under the dining table.
Pros and cons of a rug under the dining table
Many people ask themselves whether a rug is even necessary under the dining table. This flooring might seem inconvenient at first in a room where things are constantly falling and spilling. In addition to mopping the floor, cleaning the carpet is also important. However, here we will list a few reasons for a carpet under the dining table:
- It keeps your feet warm and makes the room more comfortable. It dampens the impact noise and noises from the neighbors below.
- Rugs can help divide a large room into smaller areas. They are usually used to visually separate the dining area from the rest of the room.
- If the floor is worn out and renovation isn't coming soon for some reason, you can hide unsightly imperfections.
- The carpet protects the floor surface from damage. This avoids scratches from the table and chair legs in the parquet.
- It sets highlights and has a decorative effect.
How big should it be?
For a dining room carpet you should allow at least 50 - 60 cm on all sides. This way you have enough space to pull a chair away from the table and push it back to it without bumping over the edge of the carpet. Around theDetermine the correct carpet size, measure your table, add 60cm or more to each side and mark the area directly on the floor with painter's tape. Pay attention to how the marked areas fit with your other dining room furniture (sideboard, sofa).
Carpet under the dining table: Carpet tiles offer numerous creative possibilities
Unlike carpets, carpet tiles do not necessarily have to be glued to the surface. These are available in any size and shape you want and offer a wide range of color and design combinations. What makes carpet tiles a smart choice for the dining area? If a carpet tile becomes damaged or heavily soiled, you can replace it individually without purchasing a whole new carpet.
No shag pile under the table, please!
It is best to choose a flat-weave or short-pile rug for the dining area. These variants are particularly practical because dirt from food and drinks in the dining room is usually unavoidable. You can also move the chairs more easily. Layoriental and other thick, fluffy carpetsin the living room, where they require less cleaning and maintenance.
Choose easy-care materials. Undyed natural fiber carpets (cotton, jute, sisal and coconut) as well as synthetic fiber carpets (made of propylene, polyamide, polyacrylic) are particularly popular.
Wool is a natural, hygienic and durable material. Corded wool carpets are soft, warm and cozy and have excellent sound insulation properties. As a disadvantage, it can be mentioned that such carpets easily absorb moisture (which means that stains from spills are more difficult to clean) and take a long time to dry.
Polyesters are fibers of synthetic origin that have excellent properties in terms of appearance and robustness. Synthetic fiber carpets are durable, easy to clean, resistant to dirt and mold. Stains are usually easy to remove. Just grease stains can stay forever if not treated immediately. Another disadvantage is that polyester fibers easily deform under the influence of heat.
With an affordable price, great texture and classic look, natural fiber rugs – including sisal, jute and seagrass – have a lot to offer. But while natural fibers like cotton and wool are easy to clean, these natural materials can prove trickier. The key lies in the structure of the carpet. The finer and smoother the carpet model is, the easier it is to clean. On the other hand, it can be almost impossible to remove food residue and stains from really coarsely woven natural fiber carpets.
Match the rug shape to the shape of the room. Do you have a square dining room? Try a square or round one. Rectangular room? Use a rectangular rug. This simple trick creates a pleasant feeling of space.
Match the carpet shape to the table shape. Round dining tables look good in combination with round or square carpets. Rectangular and oval dining tables go well with rectangular rugs. A square or round carpet is suitable for a square model.
Avoid light colors. A cream-colored carpet model looks beautiful with a dark wooden floor, but is very maintenance-intensive. Because of its light coloring, it shows up dirt and stains easily. However, on a patterned, colorful model these cannot be seen with the naked eye.
If you want to redecorate the dining room, you can use the carpet as a starting point for decoration. This applies, for example, if it is one of your first purchases for your new home. From this you can develop a uniform color scheme for the entire room. Choose the lightest color of the carpet to use as a wall color or add accents with a bolder shade. For example, you can repeat it on the chair cushions or the artwork.
If you want to add some variety to your own four walls, you can buy a new carpet. Look at the bigger picture and consider the dining room rug as a missing puzzle piece. Which color and pattern dominate in the room? Check out the dining chairs, dining table, light fixtures, flooring, and wall colors. If you have an open floor plan, what other rugs do you already use in the room? The new carpet should of course match these other pieces.
