Why harmonious d\u00e9cor matters for baby<\/h2>\n
While decorating a baby\u2019s room with so much care has grown considerably in recent years \u2013 particularly with the rise of social media \u2013 that care really does matter.<\/p>\n
The d\u00e9cor of the nursery will have an influence on baby. Beyond the atmosphere<\/strong> of the baby\u2019s room, <\/strong>harmonious d\u00e9cor brings comfort and subconsciously teaches the child calm and order.<\/p>\n The rug mainly contributes to a warm atmosphere in a baby\u2019s room. What\u2019s more, it absorbs noise<\/strong>: handy in Montr\u00e9al apartments!<\/p>\n Buying a rug offers many<\/a> additional benefits. This decorative accessory for a baby\u2019s room can also:<\/p>\n Before making any hasty decision, it is worth defining how you want to use it.<\/p>\n Beyond its warmth, a rug can play an active part in your baby\u2019s learning<\/strong>. Hopscotch, a car track, letters and numbers: a play rug can become part of the d\u00e9cor, as long as its colours harmonize with the rest of the room.<\/p>\n And if you want a purely decorative rug, follow the guide!<\/p>\n Several factors can influence your decision. Combining them will help you refine your thinking, so you can make the right choice and your baby can thrive in a lovely cocoon.<\/p>\n Today you can find rugs of every kind just about everywhere. Interesting models can be found for very little. On the other hand, a rug can quickly become expensive if materials matter to you and you want to keep it for the long term.<\/p>\n That is why you first need to decide how long<\/strong> you want to keep your new rug. Would you like it to stay in the baby\u2019s room for several years, or would you rather change it regularly to keep up with trends?<\/p>\n Keep in mind, though, that a rug does not have to stay in one room! If you decide to invest to give baby the very best but later want to switch to another style, you can always move the rug from your baby\u2019s room to another room in your home.<\/p>\n So set your budget from the start, and you will know what you can and cannot afford.<\/p>\n While choosing a rug is mostly about its colour and price, size is an important factor to consider.<\/p>\n Choosing the size of the rug<\/a> for the baby\u2019s room has a big impact on the space.<\/p>\n If you are hesitating, we always recommend a larger rug rather than a smaller one, because a small model is more likely to make the space feel cramped.<\/p>\n As you can see, your rug plays a major role in the impression the room gives. It becomes your best tool for making the baby\u2019s room look larger or smaller<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Rugs come in many shapes, some better suited to a baby\u2019s room than others. For example, you can choose a cloud-shaped or animal-shaped rug!<\/p>\n Choosing a square or rectangular<\/strong> shape is still a safe bet: these are more classic and blend beautifully into any type of room, although the round rug<\/strong> is starting to earn its place among the reliable shapes.<\/p>\n Babies begin to perceive colours from about 4 months<\/strong> \u2013 this is called perceptual categorization<\/em>. Even if baby cannot express it yet, just like adults, they will be sensitive to colours.<\/p>\n It turns out that colours have a strong influence on our mood<\/strong>. For example, depending on its shade, blue promotes serenity and rest, or inspiration and creativity. Conversely, depending on the shade, red can heighten anger and nervousness.<\/p>\n That is why you will want to take the choice of colour for your rug<\/a> into account for the baby\u2019s room.<\/p>\n This depends both on your personal taste and on the other decorative accessories<\/strong> in the baby\u2019s room. Are you planning colourful walls or bright wall stickers? If so, you may want to calm the room down with a solid-coloured rug<\/strong>.<\/p>\n However, if the tones of the baby\u2019s room are understated, with only one or two dominant colours, you can opt for a patterned or multicoloured rug<\/strong> to add more pep to the room.<\/p>\n Well\u2026 neither! While some may still think that colours have a gender<\/a>, you are free to choose whatever colour you like for your baby\u2019s room, whether it is a girl or a boy.<\/p>\n So don\u2019t be afraid<\/strong> to choose a pink rug for a boy, or a rug in shades of blue if you are expecting a girl. If you have followed along so far, your daughter may well turn out to be more creative!<\/p>\n A few ideas to remember:<\/u><\/p>\n There are two main types of fibre to choose from:<\/p>\n There is no consensus on the subject. Some prefer natural fibres because they are eco-friendly, while others say they carry allergens. Others criticize synthetic fibres as polluting and harmful. As with any debated topic, it is best to do your own research and decide for yourself based on the evidence.<\/p>\n Both types of fibre have advantages and disadvantages.<\/p>\n Once you have chosen the material, the question of caring for your rug naturally follows.<\/p>\n Caring for your rug is essential in a baby\u2019s room. You may need to clean your rug<\/a> more often than usual: baby is new to the world and still has to get used to the bacteria and germs around us. Better not to expose them to too much at once!<\/p>\n This decorative accessory remains the dustiest item in a home, since its fibres trap dust and hold on to it. This is even more true in apartments: with hardwood being the most common floor covering, dust moves around much more freely.<\/p>\n You will therefore want to get rid of the dust mites nesting in your rug\u2019s fibres as often as possible, since they can become a source of allergies for baby.<\/p>\n Our recommendation: vacuum every day and wash your rug regularly, in the machine if possible or by hand.<\/p>\n Which factors affect maintenance?<\/p>\n Maintenance is therefore essential if the rug in the baby\u2019s room is to last and look as beautiful as it did when it was new!<\/p>\n While adults rarely slip on a rug, a baby who is starting to run around can fall while playing and potentially get hurt. A non-slip<\/strong> rug<\/strong> can be a solution.<\/p>\n If you do not want to sacrifice looks because of a limited choice of models, you can use adhesive<\/strong> so the rug stays firmly in place and baby can keep racing around without worry.<\/p>\n Children\u2019s rooms are becoming increasingly similar, and for good reason: many parents draw their inspiration from the same sources, such as Pinterest or other social networks. And there is nothing wrong with that! Every good idea deserves to be shared.<\/p>\n If, however, you want to stand out or bring your most beautiful ideas to life, you have the custom-made option. Specializing in carpet sales in Montr\u00e9al<\/a>, Tapis Andr\u00e9 Viau listens to all your wishes to create the most beautiful cocoon for your baby. Come and see us in store, at 1333 rue Fleury Est in Montr\u00e9al<\/a>, so that we can offer you the most personalized experience possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Is baby arriving soon? Congratulations! For many parents, one of the most exciting steps before baby\u2019s arrival is furnishing the future nursery. Now celebrated as a decorative piece in its own right, the rug is no longer relegated to optional purchases when it comes to decorating a room. It has even become a central element! […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8151,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[157],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11322","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-choosing-a-carpet"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nAnd where does the rug fit in?<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nCriteria to consider when choosing a rug for a baby\u2019s room<\/h2>\n
Budget<\/h3>\n
Rug size<\/h3>\n
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Rug colour<\/h3>\n
A solid or multicoloured rug?<\/h4>\n
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A rug for a baby girl or a baby boy?<\/h4>\n
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Rug material for a baby\u2019s room<\/h3>\n
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Natural or synthetic fibres?<\/h4>\n
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Think about rug care<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nDon\u2019t forget safety<\/h3>\n
Go custom-made<\/h2>\n