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The carpet or area rug is beautiful, cozy, soft underfoot, and sound-absorbing. All these make it a popular flooring choice in many homes. Unfortunately, the carpet also emits volatile organic compounds and toxic chemicals, which are hard on the environment and indoor air quality. Purchasing eco-friendly carpets means you can keep all the benefits of carpeting while eliminating the disadvantages. A few factors should be considered when shopping for a green carpet, including the carpet's composition and whether it contains toxic chemicals or volatile organic compounds. Is it responsibly manufactured? Is it recyclable? Sisal, seagrass, coir, organic cotton, wool, bamboo, and jute are a few of the most environment-friendly carpet fibers. Eco-friendly rugs are available in virtually all varieties, from wall-to-wall installations to customized carpet tiles. Biodegradable materials are used to make these carpets and producing them does not require a lot of fertilizer or pesticides. Her...

Have you wondered why your home, after having all kinds of luxurious home decorations and furniture to capture the attention of guests, still looks monotonous, unpleasant, and unattractive? Here is a tip that can save the life of your home interior. Place a carpet on the hardwood flooring and see the magic it can do to your dull and boring spaces. An area carpet transforms and defines your living space instantly. Most of us think that a custom area carpet can be costly. But that is not the complete fact. Most affordable custom carpets are also available in the market. You know your house very well. At MAT Living India , we are experts in creating custom rugs to make your home décor more appealing. You have a chance to play with colors, choose the carpet material, and weave type. Additionally, if you have any imagination about your carpet design, you can give it to us. We will weave the completely personalize carpet for you. Here are some benefits of personalized area rugs and carpets –...

Carpet weaving was introduced with the beginning of the rule of the first Muslim conquerors in the 11th century, the Ghaznavi's and the Ghauri's, from the West. The Mughal Dynasty began in the early 16th century, when Timur's final descendant, Babar, expanded his dominion from Kabul to India, establishing the Mughal Empire. The weaving tradition of carpet in India was introduced by Akbar, in 1520 AD, when he brought some carpet weavers from Persia, at his palace in Agra. With the help of them, he laid the foundation of carpet weaving centers in Agra, Delhi, and Lahore to promote the production of Persian style carpets, which were inspired by the designs of Kashan, Kirman, Herat, and Isfahan. Between 1520-30's Akbar trained the carpet weavers from Persia he brought with him. He brought the best carpet weavers from the most well-known carpet workshops of Persia, to train the prisoners, the art of weaving carpets. These prisoners took a lot of pride in their work and...

So, you recently paid a visit to your colleague's home, and the idea of carpet flooring employed by them thrilled you. Ever since then, you have made up your mind to set the seal on a set of rugs for enhancing the aesthetics of your interiors. Well, undeniably choosing this alternative for flooring is an overwhelming decision that is likely to pay you rich dividends soon.  However, one of the questions is persistently striking your mind: What are the material rugs used by all area rugs? Which one would be the most perfect match for your lifestyle? Well, the following guide is your savior that primarily discusses some dime-a-dozen rug materials. Consequently, it will empower you to make an informed decision while picking out the best rugs. Natural Fiber Rugs ·          Wool Rugs When we talk about durability, perhaps there is no match to wool. The ability to last several years without contingencies makes this material the largest sell...

When shopping for a carpet, most people make their decision based on its appearance, and that is understandable. Though ultimately, the reason people purchase carpets and rugs is to enhance and compliment any interior space. What most people don’t know is that in addition to its appearance, the size of the carpet can change the dynamics of a room. Carpets of various sizes may fit in a certain room, but if placed properly, larger carpets can make the room look bigger. On the other hand, in a large multi-purpose room, carpets of multiple sizes can be used to identify and divide sections of the room. We will discuss how to pick the best size carpets for a standard room in this article . You can follow the below steps to visualize how the carpet size will fit in your room: Apply masking tape and create a border on the floor. Try to keep a space of at least 18 inches of the bare floor around the room to frame the room’s layout and create pathways. If the room is smaller, you can make do ...

With oodles of floor covering alternatives up for grabs, it's rather easy to get befuddled deciding on which one to choose. From the option of tiles, timber, and hardwood to rugs-for instance, picking one out of these can indeed be a daunting task. Whilst all of these are known to fulfill a similar purpose, plowing money in the carpet flooring for your living room can be the safest bet. Not only does this floor covering product outrightly accentuates the appearance of your interiors significantly but also bestows a plethora of benefits. A few of the most enthralling ones are mentioned below that are likely to persuade you further in adopting this option for your home. Keep reading! Ineffable style:  Albeit, floor surfaces like hardwood are extolled for years and may appear on the front pages of top magazines; however, the ongoing trends are bound to alter before they are replaced by their trendy fashionable counterparts. Hence, we are not reticent in admitting the fact that ca...

Rugs and carpets are a very important part of decoration and therefore are used in most homes nowadays. Used on floors or walls carpets or rugs can change the look of your house, and thereby create a positive impression on others. What are rugs and carpets in reality? Both of them are basic woven materials- be they machine-made or hand-made. With colorful designs, carpets and rugs can be found in different shapes according to your requirements. Carpets can be found in several homes nowadays, thereby making them a highly demanded element whenever it comes to decorations. Both rugs and carpets are usually generalized to be the same thing, but actually, that's not true. Technically, rugs and carpets are not similar although they do have some similarities. But because of the differences and properties, one may wonder " are all rugs carpets but not all carpets rugs? ". While it might sound confusing, it is also completely true. So, while Carpets are floor coverings, they...