Buying a carpet can become complicated and tedious if you do not employ the use of a carpet-choosing guide or a carpet expert. When buying a carpet, you have a wide variety of options.
Whatever your budget is, you can make many choices between a variety of carpets, including machine-made carpets, Gabbe carpets, or modern carpets. But how must we find the best carpet, and not regret our purchase? Don’t worry! The experts at Miniature Carpets have put together a comprehensive guide that when read will turn you into a carpet-buying expert.
1- The density of a machine-made carpet:
The best guide to choosing a machine-made carpet is to pay attention to its density. You have definitely heard of a 1500-reeds or 1200-reeds carpet. The reeds value in a machine-made carpet shows the density of its weave. The denser a carpet is, or in other words the higher its reeds, the more detailed and beautiful its design will be.The price would also be higher. Of course, a 1500-reeds carpet is thinner than a 1000 or 700-reeds carpet. So if you care about the design of your carpet being raised, buy a carpet with lower reeds.
The densest machine-made carpet you can find on the Miniature Carpet website is 1500 reeds. The knot count of a carpet shows the number of knots in every meter or 100 centimeters of carpet. So to make sure of a carpet’s knot count, you can examine its back and count the number of knots in each 10 centimeters. For instance, a 1500 reeds carpet would have 150 knots in 10 centimeters.
2- The color and patterns of machine-made carpets:
You should choose the color and pattern of your carpets based on your taste, and depending on the color of your couches and curtains. Of course, it is better to keep in mind the use of the carpet when choosing its design and color as well. The color of the children’s room’s carpet is different from that of the living room. If the space where the carpet is going to be placed is small or crowded, you should use a carpet with light colors The type of couch you have can also be a good guide for the design you choose. Classic carpets go best with classic or royal furniture and modern carpets are best for filling a space where you have placed modern furniture.
3- What the carpets are made of:
Another important detail in choosing a carpet is what it is made of. At the moment acrylic tread machine-made carpets, which have a similar feel to woolen tread and are very soft, are some of the most popular 1500 reeds carpets. Carpets woven from acrylic thread have appropriate longevity and durability and can be sent to the carpet cleaners dozens of times without any issues.
In the past few years, acrylic carpets have been less popular because of their amount of shedding. But the technology of the carpet weaving machinery has advanced so much that they can now be made in a way that they no longer shed. The best fiber used to make 1500 reeds carpets is acrylic. Some of its qualities are being soft and washable, not shedding, and high color stability. Acrylic thread, as the best and highest quality of machine-made carpets on the market, is the thinnest; usually between 6 to 7 millimeters.
4- A guide to Gabbe carpets:
Gabbe is a type of carpet with a long pile. The pile is usually between 1 to 3 centimeters. The reason for the softness of Gabbe carpets is their weft count, which is between 3 and 8. In the past, the use of Gabbe carpets was only common among the nomadic people, but nowadays they have become much more popular and are made much more often, thanks to their unique and classic designs.
Unlike many other types of carpets, Gabbe carpets are woven on horizontal looms on the ground. The most high-quality Gabbe are made of wool that is hand-sheared during the spring, and colored naturally.
Usually, the weaver starts weaving by taking inspiration from nature and does not limit themself to predetermined patterns. The patterns and designs of the Gabbe carpets of the nomadic tribes include:
- · The lion design
- · The brick design
- · The Gabbe pond design
- · Gabbe flower
- · Tribal design
- · Tree design
- · Geometric design
- · Twilight design
- · Four design
- · Duck design
In all these designs the colors that are used most often are black, white, brown, red, yellow, and purple. These colors go very well with classic furniture. Seeing as Gabbe carpets are usually longer than machine-made or hand-woven carpets, they are very useful for bedrooms and hallways.
5- A guide to modern rugs:
These days’ modernity has entered the lives of people in the form of modern cars, houses, products, and furniture. It is no wonder that modern carpets with their fantasy designs that are compatible with modern homes are well-received.
The design of modern carpets doesn’t have small patterns and details like classic carpets. Instead, they are woven in bold shapes that have empty space between them; geometric shapes, such as circles, squares, rectangles, and diamonds. These colors are usually matched with other household furniture.
Modern carpets are a good choice for a child’s room. Because the bright and bold designs of a modern can be matched well to the atmosphere of a child’s room. The best carpet for a child’s room is one with childish motifs, which has a happy design, is non-allergenic and doesn’t gather dirt and bacteria
The vast array of colors and patterns available for modern carpets makes them an easy option for use in offices and lobbies. You can see and choose between a wide variety of modern carpet designs in the Miniature Carpet store.
The most common colors used in modern carpets are happy colors like red and blue, or calm colors like taupe and coffee that are bought to match the furniture in the buyer’s house.
In general, the machine-made carpet produced today can be divided into two groups; classic (oriental), and modern. Classic and oriental machine-made carpets have the same designs as those that have existed in the past, have heavy details, and are commonly called Arabesque designs in books on Islamic art. Modern abstract carpets are inspired by various geometric shapes, and designed for a variety of spaces, such as an office, a home, a child’s bedroom, a door-mat, etc.
Three-dimensional carpets are also a type of modern carpet that gives you a sense of depth when looked at. These days if you plan to carpet a hallway in your home it is best to use frieze carpets, which are very dense and durable, for traffic-heavy areas. These carpets do not shed, are non-allergenic, and can be cleaned well. The best carpets for bedrooms are machine-made Chenille carpets that have a short pile, are very soft, and are perfect for bedrooms.