Choose a rug in the hallway

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

It's no secret that accessories play a very important role in shaping the style of a room, whether it's a home or office space. If we are talking about a house, then such an indispensable element as a rug in the hallway can immediately set the mood. And one more thing: it will affect the overall impression of your habitat.

Should I put a rug in the hallway?

Undoubtedly, a rug is much more effective than a wet rag thrown at the door, cleaning the dirt from the shoes of those entering. In addition, it is not only functional, but also a decorative element. Someone may answer that the rug needs to be constantly cleaned, shaken out and washed, but this is not entirely true. In fact, modern coatings do a good job of retaining dirt, since they are designed for this purpose. Vacuuming or shaking out the carpet is, of course, necessary, but it is enough to do it once a week, and even less often in dry weather.

Original hallway rug

A cheerful or unusual rug from the threshold will cheer you up andyou and your guests. It will be decorated with an interesting shape (bone, bow, cloud, etc.) or a cool inscription (for example: “I feel like a rag”, “I went in? Get married!”, “Give up your weapon”, etc.). And the rug can also be made from original materials: plastic bags, vines or even wooden blocks. An elementary way to create an original interior detail from a banal piece of carpet is a simple cut out according to a template. Draw the desired shape on the underside of the material, cut it out and finish the edges if necessary.

To heat or not to heat?

Do I need to supply the rug in the hallway with heating? If we are talking about one that serves to trap street dirt and dust, then there is not much point. The heating will not be felt through the shoes, and they will not stand barefoot on a dirty rug. When we talk about the coverage that a person gets on after changing shoes, then options are possible here. If you don't wear slippers, you may find it nice to walk in from the cold and find yourself on a warm and soft surface.

Varieties of rugs

Common mats made of the following materials: rubber, coconut fiber, rubber and latex with pile. They all retain dirt well, are easy to clean and come in a wide range of colors and shapes. All rugs for the hallway are moisture-absorbing, that is, they remove damp clay and rainwater from the sole, preventing them from “spreading” along the entire corridor. Whatever is removed from shoes accumulates inside, in the texture of the coating, the floor remains protected.

Various rugs in the hallway (photo)

Original heart-shaped rug. I can’t even believe that it is intended for dirty shoes. But nothing, you just need to rinse such a rug in soapy water - and it will be as good as new again!

Stunningly stylish woven rug.

Traditional rug with rubber or rubber backing and synthetic pile.

When choosing a cover to place it at the front door, you need to take into account the overall style of the room. A rug is a piece that looks best when it is in a contrasting rather than a similar color to the floor. When choosing it, remember the harsh reality - if you are not ready to clean the rug after each person who enters, choose shades where the dirt is not so noticeable.