Galina: “I was sorting out unnecessary things and found a carpet of Soviet times. It's still good, solid, it's a pity to throw it away. Can it somehow be used in a modern interior? "
Many designers agree that an old carpet, if applied correctly, can be very refresh the interior, only it must first be thoroughly cleaned and treated with anti- insects. If your room is decorated in a loft style, then such a carpet will look amazing on the floor. With a Scandinavian style, it will emphasize consistency with its colors. It is in perfect harmony with styles such as country and art deco. The eclectic style allows this attribute to be combined with anything.
In the past, artificial threads were used in minimal quantities in the production of carpets, so they are considered safe and can be laid in the nursery. If it has holes or is eaten by a moth, cut it into pieces and sew the edges. They can be placed next to a bed, sofa or armchair.
An old carpet will help to visually enlarge the room. In this case, you should not lay it against the wall, there should be free space around it. To match it with interior items, try repeating its texture on pillows, paintings, and upholstery. For large rooms, a carpet with a large ornament in the center is selected, for small rooms - with a small pattern. A small carpet will look interesting on the carpet.
Place small pieces of carpet by the front door to help protect the floor from sand and dirt. If you have a pet, warm up its bedding with a carpet or make a scratching post. Soft bristles perfectly clean the monitor, easily deal with dirt and will not leave streaks. There is a lot of noise when the washing machine is running. To fix this problem, place a small piece of carpet underneath.
When watering indoor plants, excess water always flows onto the windowsill. Lining up a piece of old carpet under the flower pot will save you this trouble. Love to do gymnastics at home, do not spend money on a new yoga or fitness mat, use an unnecessary mat. Use the squares cut out of the carpet to make coasters under the mugs so as not to stain the table. We decided to make a rearrangement, small pieces of carpet, located under the furniture legs with the pile down, will not allow the appearance of scratches. An old carpet will also come in handy for crafts.
If you have preserved a path, and not a carpet, then it will help to divide the room into several zones. So don't throw away your old carpet, just find a decent use for it.
