What type of rug is suitable for a child's bedroom?

If you're like most parents, you want your child's room to be perfect. As a model mother or father, you want them to have everything they need to be comfortable, happy, and safe. Your child's safety and well-being are paramount, and yet, when you look at your little one's room, you realize it's far from the Instagram photos of all those perfect mothers that sometimes make you dream. Children spend most of their time on the floor. So, choosing a rug for your child's room seems like a good way to start transforming their space. Let me help you get a clearer picture when choosing the perfect rug for your child's room.

Dimensions of a rug in a child's bedroom

First, consider the size of the room. You need to make sure the rug is large enough to fit the available space. But keep in mind that it also needs to be practical. Children love to move furniture around in their room, which is their own little haven, their own special place. So, I think it's best to avoid having the large Azilal rug you've chosen partially covered by a bed or a dresser. If the rug is going to become a tent or a fort roof, then it's best if no furniture gets in the way of this wonderful creative impulse of your future great architect! Also, think about the direction the door opens, and if it opens inwards, then make sure the rug doesn't obstruct it. This is both for practical reasons and for obvious safety concerns. Some very organized moms and dads use the trick of marking the rug's location on the floor with masking tape. I think this can be a good idea, but more so when you already have a rug in mind and you want to get a better idea of ​​the space it occupies.

Rug design in a child's bedroom

Now that we know the approximate dimensions, the next step is choosing a design. I've personally grown tired of so-called educational playmats. They might be interesting for a baby, but let's face it, they're quite ugly! Besides, these playmats are made of synthetic materials, and I'll come back to my thoughts on polypropylene for children's rugs later. So, how do you choose? I think it's better to look for a pattern and colors that you like and that bring you joy, rather than limiting the rug's design to a specific function, like hopscotch or a car track. Your child doesn't need to be guided by the designers of a major brand to have fun. Don't worry, if they want to create a car track or a treasure hunt, they'll manage just fine without everything being pre-designed for them. In children's rooms, I like the colorful Azilal rugs or even the Boucherouite rugs , which have the advantage of being less expensive and still very colorful.

Wool rug or "hypoallergenic" polypropylene rug

We've all been traumatized at some point by those enlarged photos of dust mites straight out of the movie Alien. All the major furniture retailers shamelessly tout the qualities of polypropylene in textiles and furnishings. Let's remember, however, that it's nothing more than very thin plastic fibers. I won't get into the debate about whether or not the chemical emissions linked to the decomposition of polypropylene under UV light are harmful to health. The truth is, I have my opinion, but it's just that—an opinion, not necessarily well-founded. However, what I can say without fear of being wrong is that this material is highly flammable and that the combustion gases are deadly. Children experiment; it's natural. Having been a mischievous (and Corsican) little girl myself, I can guarantee that a child who finds a lighter is likely to use it once they're out of sight in their room. This is reason enough for me to encourage you to ban polypropylene from children's bedrooms. Whether it's for a rug or curtains!

Be aware that wool is a non-flammable material. To convince yourself, try this experiment: take a strand of wool and try to burn it. You will see that the flame does not spread and goes out almost instantly.

Caring for a wool rug for a child's room

Beni Ourain wool rugs are thick, ultra-soft, and inviting. I must admit, I'm not too keen on the black diamond pattern on a white background for a child's room. A large Beni Ourain Berber rug for the living room, why not? But I confess that for a child's room, I prefer something thinner, more robust, and above all, something that can be easily moved, machine-washed on a wool cycle, while still being comfortable for living and playing on the floor.

Let's not panic before we're actually in pain. Dust mite allergies are still rare. Furthermore, regularly airing a room and vacuuming once or twice a week, as well as preventing children from turning their rooms into a cafeteria, should significantly limit the proliferation of these little creatures. When you put on a wool sweater, I'm sure you don't feel like you're dressing in a dust mite nest.

In conclusion, regarding the choice of a rug for a child's room

Don't make a mountain out of a molehill. Forget Instagram and the perfect photo of the mompreneur you admire. Treat yourself, and you'll definitely make your child happy too. And if they're not happy, remember that not being a perfect mother doesn't make you a witch from a bad fairy tale. Take a look at our Azilal or Boucherouites rug collection. Remember that the rug you choose will one day be the seat for a picnic, the next the roof of a Tom Sawyer-style treehouse, and the day after that rolled up in a corner to make room for a Play-Doh station. And if you were to take away just one piece of advice from this article, even without buying me a rug, I would be truly happy and relieved if polypropylene didn't end up in your child's room!