Revamping Your Space With Rugs

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Turn Your Rugs Into Magic Carpets

氛圍調理大師

家居風格要素——地毯篇

By Faithe Lo

Rugs can make an eloquent statement. Whether you are looking to show off your personal style or refresh your home, starting off with the right rug can do wonders. Going for classic elegance? Modern chic? Want to brighten a room or tone down a study? Throwing down the right rug in the right place may be the fastest way to solve all your decorating challenges.

If your furniture is looking scattered and messy, laying a rug beneath them can help to visually tie the loose pieces together. And if nothing else, a thick rug will keep you warm and cozy all winter long.

FINDING THE PERFECT SIZE When selecting a rug, it is very important to pick one that is appropriate for the size of your room and furniture. If it’s too big, it’ll be difficult to walk around it, whereas if it is too small, the result will be comical. As a good rule of thumb, all large pieces of your furniture should be able to fit on the rug.

Living Room: Your rug must be large enough to encompass the coffee table, and at the very least, the front legs of your sofa. There should be a gap of roughly 6 inches between either edge of the sofa and the ends of the rug. All other smaller pieces of furniture can then be arranged as you see fit in the remaining space. Dining Room: The full dining table must fit on top of the rug. For the chairs, you have the option of bringing them in completely or letting their back legs hang off the sides.

一張地毯便可彰顯屋主的獨特品味，透過變換風格，就 能輕鬆地重新詮釋生活空間，無論是想展現經典傳統、 雋永大氣，還是活潑鮮明，它是打造家居風格的功臣之 一，催化整體空間氛圍。如在單調的空間鋪上繽紛多彩 的地毯，或在用色活潑多樣的房間使用低調內斂的地 毯，便能有效變換風格。如果房內家具分散，讓空間看 似凌亂，此時，鋪上一張地毯，便能在視覺上收攏四散 的物件，而在寒冷的冬季鋪上一條地毯，不只隔絕了冰 冷的地面，也增添了一股舒適暖意。

尺寸多大才合適？ 地毯的尺寸要搭配房間和家具的大小，地毯太大，其邊 界會讓行走不便，太小不符合空間比例，則看起來滑稽， 因此選擇合適的尺寸很重要。有一項最簡單的原則，所有 大型或主要家具，如餐桌、咖啡桌、沙發和床都要包含在 地毯範圍內，其餘的則需根據房間和家具調整。

客廳：整張咖啡桌須完整地涵蓋於地毯上，而沙發則至 少前腳要置於地毯，且沙發兩邊距離地毯邊緣需 留6英寸左右的寬度。更小件的家具，如邊桌、扶 手椅等，則可視狀況而定。 餐廳：餐桌應涵蓋於地毯範圍內，而餐椅則可以整個或 僅前腳在地毯範圍內。 臥室：床至少前1/3要在地毯上，床的左右兩邊和床腳距 離地毯邊緣，需留18英寸左右的距離。邊桌則需 整個都在或者整個都不在地毯上，不能半上半下。 並且記得留出衣櫃門前的空間，方便開關。 開放式空間：對於開放式空間，可以先區分出不同區域， 再為每個區域選擇一塊地毯。記得選用同一種風 格的地毯，避免混亂的視覺效果，但不需要一模一 樣，可選用相近色系，或相似圖案但不同深淺等， 製造出多層次的變化。

Bedroom: The rug should be big enough to include at least the lower third of the bed. Also, there should be an 18-inch margin from the sides of the bed to the edges of the rug. You then have the option of placing your bedside tables either completely on or completely off the rug. For easy access to your closet, remember to leave an uncovered floor space in front of its door. Open Spaces: In open-concept rooms, it is best to first divide your space into zones and then select a rug for each area. To avoid visual chaos, select rugs of similar color schemes and patterns. Choosing varied shades of the same color group can help to create layers and depth in the room.

COLORS AND PATTERNS When selecting the color and pattern of your rug, always take into consideration the other fabrics in the room, such as your curtains, upholstery, and bedding. When possible, it is best to select a rug first, then base the rest of your furniture on the color scheme of the rug. Aim for similar patterns, color schemes, and designs for a harmonious yet visually interesting space. TIP-TOP MAINTENANCE To ensure your beloved rug lasts a lifetime, it must be cleaned regularly. This is especially true for families with young children or pets. Prior to making a purchase, be sure to take this into consideration.

On a daily basis, running a vacuum over the rug will suffice. Once in a while, you should take your flatweave rugs outside, beat out the dust and debris, and give them a sun bath. Long pile rugs will need to be deep-cleaned yearly. Investing or renting a carpet cleaner is a cost-effective solution. You can also choose to simply send them to professional cleaners and save yourself some elbow grease.

顏色圖案怎麼搭？ 地毯的顏色和圖案，需考慮和同一空間中其他布製品， 如窗簾、抱枕、布沙發、床罩等。最保險的辦法，即是 汲取地毯的色系或其中的圖案，再將其延伸擴及整個空 間。可以取同一花紋相近色系，或同一色系相似圖案，創 造出既協調又豐富不單調的空間。

清潔保養如何做？ 一塊好的地毯可伴您長長久久，但時間長了一定會遇到 如何清潔的問題，特別是如果有年幼的孩子或寵物，清 潔難易度就更顯重要。因此選購時，務必將地毯清潔納 入考量。日常清潔可用吸塵器，但長纖、長毛的地毯要每 年深度清潔，好好保養才能延長使用年限。而短毛、短 纖的則是要定期拿到室外拍打，曝曬在陽光下。有人選 擇送去專業清潔公司清洗，節省力氣，而另一個比年度 送洗還要經濟簡便的方式，便是租用或擁有一臺好用的 家用地毯清洗機，省下了送洗的支出。

IMAGES COURTESY OF 1STDIBS, GAN RUGS, LIGNE ROSET, POLIFORM, ROCHE BOBOIS, SPACEJOY AND UNSPLASH. 1

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1 1920S CHINESE ART DECO CARPET, $12,000, 1STDIBS.COM | 2 LIGNE ROSET, GAVRINIS-3 RUG, $2,225, LIGNE-ROSET.COM | 3 GAN RUGS, SPACES SAIL SMALL RUG IN TAUPE, $1,190, 1STDIBS.COM | 4 POLIFORM, SHINDO RUG, PRICE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, POLIFORM.IT | 5 SURYA, WILSON AREA RUG, 8 FEET BY 10 FEET, $2,170, HOUZZ.COM | 6 ROCHE BOBOIS, CIUDAD GUATEMALA RUG, $4,805, ROCHE-BOBOIS.COM 4