{"id":10107,"date":"2025-10-12T18:22:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T16:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.groupe-jja.com\/?post_type=home-beauty&p=10107"},"modified":"2025-10-13T19:21:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T17:21:08","slug":"how-to-choose-your-carpet","status":"publish","type":"home-beauty","link":"https:\/\/www.groupe-jja.com\/en\/home-beauty\/tips-from-the-pros\/how-to-choose-your-carpet\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose your carpet?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A symbol of comfort, elegance and softness, the rug is one of the most discreet yet essential pieces in interior design. The growth of the global market reflects this importance: valued at $41.9 billion in 2024, it is expected to reach $65 billion by 2033, representing an annual growth of nearly 5%. Round, square, rectangular, fringed, with long pile, wool or cotton\u2014rugs in all shapes and sizes become the foundation on which the atmosphere of a space is built.<\/span><\/i>. Round, square, rectangular, fringed, long-pile, wool or cotton, rugs in all shapes and sizes become the foundation on which the ambience of a space rests.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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It's all about proportions <\/b><\/h2>

In the art of decorating a room, proportion takes precedence over all other considerations. The rug must interact with volumes, furniture and available floor space. Too small, it appears isolated; too large, it dominates oppressively. Balance lies in finding the right relationship between dimensions and use.<\/span>e dimensions and use.<\/span><\/p>

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A well-chosen rug can visually enlarge a small room or warm up a large, cold-looking space. The shape also influences perception: a rectangular rug accentuates perspective, a round shape softens lines, and a runner rug emphasises length.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The bedroom<\/b><\/h2>

A true cocoon, the bedroom is transformed with the right rug. Under a double bed, a rug that extends 80 cm beyond each side envelops the room and provides softness when waking up. A 200 x 300 cm rug is the perfect match for a queen-size bed. <\/span>queen size<\/span><\/i> \".\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

In a smaller space, two bedside rugs measuring 70 x 140 cm placed on either side of the bed combine comfort and elegance. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The hallway<\/b><\/h2>

Often overlooked, the hallway gains character with a rug that emphasises its depth. An 80 x 250 cm model leaves approximately 10 cm of visible floor on each side, bringing lightness and balance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The living room<\/b><\/h2>

The living room is the ultimate living space, where the impact of a rug is immediately apparent. In a small space, a rug covering the coffee table and the front legs of the sofa is enough to create unity. In a larger living room, a rug covering the entire seating area creates cohesion and conviviality. When several spaces coexist, two medium-sized rugs provide more structure than a single oversized model.<\/p>

The dining room<\/b><\/h2>

The golden rule applies: the rug should extend at least 60 cm beyond the table on all sides so that the chairs remain stable, even when pushed back. For a 180 cm long rectangular table, a 200 x 300 cm rug is advised. For a round table with a diameter of 120 cm, a circular rug measuring 240 cm will harmoniously complete the ensemble. Very often, standard rug sizes don't match what we're looking for. Fortunately, there are tricks to adopt without moderation. You can layer rugs or place two side by side to create a custom size. Alternatively, there are cuttable and modular rugs that allow you to customise the size to correspond exactly to the dedicated space within the living area.<\/span><\/p>

More than just a decorative accessory, a rug creates balance in a room. Its size, shape and positioning determine the perception of space and contribute to overall harmony.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Rugs are a key element in interior design as they structure space. Discover how to choose the right size based on each room's dimensions.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":10108,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"home-beauty-category":[23,39],"class_list":["post-10107","home-beauty","type-home-beauty","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","home-beauty-category-astuces-de-pros","home-beauty-category-materiaux"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.groupe-jja.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/home-beauty\/10107","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.groupe-jja.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/home-beauty"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.groupe-jja.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/home-beauty"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/www.groupe-jja.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/home-beauty\/10107\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12500,"href":"https:\/\/www.groupe-jja.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/home-beauty\/10107\/revisions\/12500"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.groupe-jja.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10108"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.groupe-jja.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10107"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"home-beauty-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.groupe-jja.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/home-beauty-category?post=10107"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}