Hard floors are practical and beautiful. And there is plenty of choice. Perhaps you have a beautiful wooden parquet floor or a natural stone floor in your home or business. But whatever type of flooring you have, a soft rug on a hard floor is a pleasant surprise.
Rugs also come in all shapes, sizes, and prices. And if you are considering purchasing a rug for your interior, it is advisable to look beyond just color, shape, and pattern. The material from which a rug is made has a significant impact on comfort and use.
Cheap, low-pile polyester rugs usually don't last very long and often feel hard if you walk or sit on them barefoot. Not very pleasant. If you want to benefit from and enjoy the comfort of your rug, then a soft rug made of wool or silk is the best option. These natural materials offer many advantages that you may not yet know about.
Benefits of a soft wool rug
Comfort – Wool is naturally soft and resilient, providing a comfortable surface. This is especially pleasant in living rooms and bedrooms where you often walk barefoot and where small children crawl around or play on the floor.
Thermal insulation – Wool is an excellent insulator and helps to keep a room warm, which is especially beneficial during the winter months. You will really notice less heat loss, and you will also save on your energy bill.
Sound absorption – Wool rugs are effective in absorbing sound, contributing to a quieter and calmer home environment. Poor acoustics are tiring; they make you restless and make it harder to follow conversations. Read our article on acoustics and natural rugs for more information.
Durability and longevity – Wool is a strong material that is resistant to wear and tear. A wool rug is more resistant to dirt due to the presence of lanolin (wool grease). This property means that liquids spilled on it remain on the rug, as the grease repels moisture.
Due to their high knot density and firm structure, these rugs maintain their shape well.
Natural and environmentally friendly – Wool is a soft natural product, biodegradable, and renewable, making it an environmentally friendly choice.
Stylish and versatile – Wool rugs are available in various colors, patterns, and styles, making them easy to integrate into diverse interior designs. And moreover, the colors remain colorfast due to the use of natural pigments and dyes.
Air-purifying properties – Wool can absorb and retain certain pollutants from the air, contributing to a healthier living environment. Koreman's soft rugs absorb fine dust and house mites so they don't float through the room. This is beneficial for people with respiratory conditions. You can read more about this in this blog of ours.
Natural moisture regulation – Wool can absorb and release moisture from the air, helping to maintain a pleasant indoor climate.
Plenty of reasons to choose a soft rug made from natural materials such as wool and silk.
Do you choose a high-pile or a low-pile soft rug?
Many people believe that only high-pile rugs are soft. This is a misconception. Low-pile rugs can also be very soft, provided they are hand-knotted from natural materials such as wool and silk. Low-pile synthetic rugs are not knotted but tufted and are then fitted with a thin backing layer of PVC, polyester, or latex, etc. If you walk or sit on such a rug, you immediately feel the hard floor underneath.
High-pile rugs are usually synthetic and get flattened by walking and use. The result is that the initially soft high-pile rug quickly feels like a doormat.
Flattened high-pile, synthetic rug
If you want a soft rug for the living room, Koreman Exclusive Carpets advises you to choose a natural hand-knotted rug. These hand-knotted rugs are low-pile and soft due to the knotting technique. And the beauty is, they still are after 10 years.
A soft rug from Koreman loves to be in a living room, and it won't surprise you that these rugs are also favorites in the 'master bedroom'. Even in better hotels, you increasingly find a natural hand-knotted soft rug from Koreman. And that's not only because of the comfort for guests but also because of the unique design and warmth, and also because they last so long and remain beautiful.
Come and 'test-sit' at Koreman
In 1000 words we might convince you, but why don't you just come and test-sit with us? In our store-showroom in Maastricht (50 m from the Vrijthof), we have a huge collection of soft rugs for you to choose from. Just sit on one of our rugs, or walk barefoot over it, and you will immediately notice the comfort and well-being.
Do a day trip to Maastricht and an hour at Koreman. You can always drop in without obligation or schedule an appointment. With an appointment, you won't have to wait. You'll be served first.
