Oriental carpets on the wall

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Rugs enrich interior design. Lying on the floors, they bring color, warm feet, and a cozy atmosphere into your home. The beloved living environment gains design and style with a suitable rug. However, while in our regions rugs are only used on the floor, in other parts of the world, they are often hung on the wall. On the wall? Of course! It doesn't always have to be a picture or photo; rugs also make excellent wall decorations. However, there are a few points to consider. You can find out what they are in our new article.

Which rooms benefit from carpet on the wall?

While rugs on the floor allow for beautiful accents in all living environments, hanging rugs on the wall can be challenging in small spaces, as they can appear overwhelming depending on their size. Large rooms, on the other hand, particularly benefit from this, as their spaciousness often requires a touch of coziness. Here, a rug as a wall hanging is ideal, as it takes away some of the vastness of the space and provides a focal point that acts as a calm element. If the idea of a rug on the wall appeals to you at first glance, you may be wondering the following question: How can I hang a rug that weighs several kilograms? Flat-woven rugs like kilims are still a relatively light task in this regard, but hand-knotted Oriental rugs, for example, are significantly heavier, weighing up to 30 kg.

Wall decoration

The attachment of a heavy carpet to the wall is simple and can be explained briefly! To attach a heavy carpet as wall decoration – one of the living trends of 2019 – there are various options that can be easily implemented at home, provided you keep a few points in mind. One option is framing: you can build a suitable frame from some wooden strips and brackets, with the strips being about ten centimeters longer than the carpet. Choose the strips strong enough, depending on the weight of the carpet, and secure the carpet with U-brackets. Attach the frame to the wall with dowels like a heavy painting. Another option is to attach it with a fabric strip: sew a sturdy fabric strip onto the back of your carpet and secure the carpet to the wall with a fabric cord. Finally, you can also add loops to the carpet like a curtain and hang it on a rod that is screwed to the wall. This requires some sewing skills, as the loops need to be strong and durable. If you feel confident in this, this option can also look very stylish.

One last piece of advice: You should enjoy it!

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Don't chase every trend. Your own four walls should please you. Therefore, choose carpets and decor styles that match your ideas. Whether the carpet is on the wall or on the floor – trends aside: you should feel comfortable.