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Rug types by weave. What decorative style fits each type?

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A rug typically refers to a piece of carpet that has finished edges. Rug can be made from different processes, including knotting, weaving, stitching, felt, tufting, etc. When we look for a rug, we usually think that we need to match it to the style of the room and we pay close attention to color and pattern. For example, we classify rugs into several categories according to their design: modern, with contemporary patterns, and traditional with oriental patterns.

However, the construction of a rug makes a big difference in relation to its decorative style. This article discusses the various types of carpet-making methods and the decorative styles that they typically associate with.

Hand-knotted rugs

A hand-knotted rug is a one-of-a-kind rug that is entirely handwoven on a special loom. The making of a handmade rug is an extremely labor-intensive and time-consuming process that requires technical knowledge and expertise. It requires thousands of knots to be inserted and individually tied to the foundation of a rug. The pile of the rug is made up of these knots, and the weaving process is typically done from the bottom up.

Hand knotted rugs are famous for their exquisite beauty, exceptional durability, and fine craftsmanship technique. They are true masterpieces. Oriental, Kashmir, and Persian rugs are popular types of hand-knotted rugs. Natural materials, such as wool, silk, and cotton, are used to make these rugs. Because they are typically made in more traditional communities, such as Afghanistan or Pakistan, their design is often oriental, with classic colors. This process of rug making is used in the majority of traditional rugs.

knotted rugs are typically associated with classic decorative style or traditional style. If your home has a classic style of decoration, with wooden furniture, marble flooring, moldings, etc., and a tendency to look luxurious and expensive, you may want to invest in the purchase of a hand-knotted rug.

 

TV shows for kids featuring well-designed interiors

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Over the past few years, I have been watching a lot of cartoons with my 4-year-old daughter and I have noticed that the art of animation has changed a lot. As an architect and design blogger, I couldn't help but notice that some of the interior spaces in the cartoons seem to have been taken out of architecture magazines, or even professionally designed by architects and interior designers. Glossy materials, designer furniture, modern lighting, and minimalist aesthetics are just some of the contemporary design elements seen in animation today.

Today's children's 3d animations often portray living spaces designed with aesthetics in mind. Is it possible that the animation industry has created a new profession in designing and architecting? Perhaps in a few years, an architect or designer will be a required member of the larger team working on an animation project. After all, architects and interior designers are among the first to adopt 3D software for modeling and rendering their architecture drawings, even making video fly-throughs. The 3D digital drawing has also seen a revolution in recent years with the introduction of software like SketchUp, Blender, 3DS Max, Cinema4D and much more. This powerful digital tools, some of them free, enable designers to create three dimensional photorealistic images of their concepts. Most colleges in the world offer courses in digital drawing and 3D modeling and rendering.

This thought occurred to me while watching Booba, an animated series in which the main character is an anthropomorphic animal. The houses in which the hero lives are well-designed, with modern materials, carefully chosen colors and furnishings. One has to wonder if the production team consulted an architect to design the show's 3D scenery, which ranges from airports to gyms to lofts to old single-family homes.

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Screenshot of the TV animation series, BoobaΤhe setting seems to have been created by an interior decorator.

 

Use wall paint to create balanced interior spaces and to compensate for deficiencies. 

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"Color" has long been regarded as one of the most potent tools in the art of interior design and house decoration, capable of transforming a room into an immersive environment. Color is one of the most effective methods to improve a space that has many flaws. Here are some typical problems that you can solve by using color creatively on both the walls and the ceiling.

Problem 1: the ceiling is too low.
Solution: Low ceilings can make a place feel claustrophobic. To assist with this issue, paint the ceiling a lighter color than the walls. This will almost definitely give the impression of height. Another excellent trick is to paint vertical stripes on the wall or to use striped wallpaper.

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Cure space deficiencies with color

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Color is one of the most powerful tools in interior design and home decoration. A space on the other hand, may have several deficiencies that you can work out by using color in a clever way. See some common space issues and how they can be cured with color. 

Issue: Low ceiling space

Solution: Low ceiling spaces often create a feeling of narrowness. To solve the problem paint the ceiling with a lighter tone than the tone of the walls. By this the ceiling will appear lighter and as if it extends upwards. Another trick is to create vertical strips.

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Match a vintage ceiling light with country style

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Country style is not a one answer question, since it accepts several interpretations and approaches. Typically, the style is associated with rustic, slightly cluttered, warm and comfort spaces, full of natural surfaces and vintage textiles and accessories.

Furnishing is typically rustic. This means that any antique piece you inherited from your grandparents can fit perfectly to the overall scheme. Preferable materials for furniture is wood, such as pine, maple, teak and oak. Wood surfaces can be painted or simple varnished to allow the grain to remain visible. Apart from wood, country style fits perfectly with wrought iron. If metal is used, it is better to have a rustic, matte finish.

Country style is mostly inspired by traditional and vintage styles. However, with time, the style is becoming more encompassing. So today, you may feel free to blend country style, with several romantic, ethnic or even contemporary elements.

  • Blend country style furniture with this multi-lamp vintage ceiling light. Due to the proportions and the design of the light fixture, the piece will work as the main focal point of the space. Brand: SaveLights.

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Search for more Industrial Ceiling Light with a touch of vintage, rustic style.

   

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