There are many types of corridors: long, short, narrow, wide, L-shaped, U-shaped, etc. The characteristics of each corridor are very diverse and each of them requires a carpet that best suits. In order not to get lost in this great variety, the ideal is to order a custom-made rug or consider the best option for the hallway. If you are also looking for ideas to decorate the living room, we leave you this other article "how to place rugs in the living room"
Before making your choice of the best carpet for your hallway, you should consider factors such as style, design, color and the appropriate measurements. In this way, the rug model you choose will be the one that best suits your needs. By choosing the right rug for the hallway, we enhance and add a differentiating touch to this area of the home. Keep in mind some basic tips:
Measure the hallway
Before installing a new piece of furniture or decoration accessory such as a rug, it is advisable to measure to avoid last minute surprises. When choosing a carpet for the corridor, a fundamental aspect is to measure the width and length of the corridor. In this way we will choose the right rug for the hallway space, so that it is neither too big nor too small.
As an aid you can use an imaginary tape in the place where the carpet will be installed. It is advisable to leave a free space on the sides between the carpet and the corridor wall. One formula is to choose between 10 and 15 centimeters narrower than the total width of each side. For that it is necessary to measure the width of the corridor and subtract about 20 or 30 centimeters in total to have the appropriate measurement.
If the corridor is very long and you want it to appear shorter, it is appropriate to use several rugs placed one after the other. Use a small gap between one rug and another. Keep in mind that doors leading to the hallway should open inwards so they don't bump into the runner's rug.
Use resistant materials
The corridor is a place with a lot of traffic, so it is advisable that you know the characteristics of the materials used in the carpet that you are going to buy. In general, they are grouped into three types of carpets according to their materials: natural, synthetic and artificial.
As its name suggests, natural rugs are made with natural materials such as wool, cotton, bamboo or jute. Synthetic rugs are those that include materials such as polypropylene, polyester or nylon on their label. Artificial carpets are those that use chemical and mechanical means for their elaboration. Within this group we find viscose, rayon or fibrolana rugs.
For a corridor or areas of high use, it is appropriate to use materials such as wool, sisal or bamboo. These materials are very resistant to wear. In the case of sisal, it is recommended for noisy places as it absorbs noise and wool is recommended for places where you want to maintain the ambient temperature. On the other hand, bamboo is an easy material to clean, but watch out for wet stains or spills.
Choose a suitable color
Decorate the hallway with a rug that matches the color of the walls and the paintings or furniture you have in this area to provide warmth and harmony. If you don't know whether to choose between plain or patterned rugs, ask for help to find the best rug for your furniture and decoration.
As a piece of advice, we can tell you that patterned or patterned rugs are suitable for contrasting with plain, slightly lively furniture. On the other hand, smooth rugs help to balance those small spaces or those places where we find many decorative elements with different patterns or different colors. A large decorative element in a single color, such as a rug, usually gives a sense of harmony and balance.