Carpet for a child's room - how to choose the best one.

A rug for a child's room - soft or durable?

Many parents, when looking for a rug for a child's room, face the dilemma of whether it should be soft or durable. On the one hand, made of natural cotton or wool, children's rugs not only look beautiful, but also calm the room and protect the child from the effects of possible falls. 

On the other hand, natural carpets (especially those made of wool) can contribute to allergies, so they need to be shaken frequently to reduce the amount of dust build-up. Heavier dirt, food stains or paint on the floor may not be removable. 

 

 

If you are looking for a rug for a child's room, here are some aspects to consider when choosing it.

1. Material - natural or polypropylene / polyamide
2. Colour
3. Stain resistance 
4. Durability 

1. Material - natural or artificial?

The rug material can affect things such as:

• Softness
• Cleanliness
• Durability
• Heat

Carpet fibers are divided into: 

• Natural, including animal and plant fibers

Wool (natural), jute, seagrass, sisal 

• Synthetic or artificial

 Polypropylene, polyester, nylon, polyamide

Natural fibers look beautiful and are pleasant to the touch, but any kind of damage or stains may turn out to be problematic and it is possible that their removal will cost a lot. 

Parents are increasingly choosing polypropylene rugs for children's bedrooms. Polypropylene is durable and ecological. It is stain-resistant and non-static, making it perfect for small children.

Likewise, polyamide rugs are very easy to care for and family friendly. Strongly twisted polyamide fibers, despite the fact that they are not made of natural material, are extremely soft to the touch, and thus ensure maximum comfort of use. 

However, if we are in favor of natural materials, there is nothing to prevent us from still enjoying them regardless of the problems with dirt. Currently, there are wool and cotton rugs that are machine washable! 

 

2. The color of the children's rug - light or dark?

 

 

 

 

 

Bright carpets:

Pros - Subdued colors of light carpets will create a minimalist decor and enliven the room. In addition, the child's room will seem larger. 

Cons - The main disadvantage of light colored carpets is that they are easier to stain and more difficult to remove 

 

Dark carpets:

Pros - the dark color of the rug can make the room feel cozier. When it comes to keeping clean, you can see much less dirt on them than on light carpets.

Cons - if there is little natural light in the child's bedroom, it will appear even darker with a dark carpet. And if you have pets, it will be easier to see cat or dog hair on a dark carpet. 

The choice of color ultimately depends on our personal preferences and taste. Both dark and light colors will work in a child's room. When choosing the color of a carpet for a toddler's room, let's focus on a consistent complement to the entire arrangement. 

 

3. Children's rug resistant to stains

Children can make a mess. And no wonder - they get to know the world with all their senses and experiment with new skills. Unfortunately, stains are a common result. If you want a carpet in your child's room to last a long time, it must be stain resistant and easy to clean. 

Polypropylene carpets are easy to clean with soap or carpet washing liquid and a soft brush. Those made of polyamide just need to be thrown into the washing machine, without worrying about their condition after washing. Washing a polyamide carpet at 30 degrees ensures that the fibers do not lose their quality. 

Today, there are also woolen and cotton carpets, which, although made of natural fibers, are still machine washable. For example, see this rug od Little Dutch with a bunnywhich, like all rugs from this manufacturer, is incredibly childish and cute! 

It is also impossible not to mention children's rugs Lorena Canals. Both accessories for the children's room of this designer, as well as carpets made of natural materials, such as wool and cotton, can be washed in the washing machine. What's more, no artificial colors are used in their production, making them completely safe for children. They are characterized by beautiful design and socially responsible production.

 

4. Durability - a rug that will last many times

 

The carpet in the child's room should be durable. It will jump, run, play and throw toys on it. Durable polypropylene and polyamide rugs, but also cotton and wool rugs that you can easily throw into the washing machine will be the best option.

 

To sum up - when choosing a rug for a toddler, it is worth making it:

 

• made of high quality materialsuch as polypropylene or polyamide. As a result, it will be not only soft and pleasant to the touch, but also electrostatic and anti-allergic. If you choose a wool or cotton rug for your child's room, make sure that cleaning is not a hassle. 

• stain resistant. Children's rugs made of polypropylene, polyamide and machine washable wool and cotton rugs are easy to keep clean

• durable. The best rug for a children's room is one that will not lose its appearance despite frequent use and cleaning or washing