I tried to imagine the combination of flooring and Gabbeh.
When choosing a Gabbeh, there are various ways to choose: you like the color, you like the motif, or you just like it.
But aren't you a little concerned about how it will look when combined with the floors at home?
This time, we tried matching eight types of typical flooring materials - maple, beech, cherry, oak, walnut, black walnut, ash, and tatami - with Gabbehs of various colors.
Maple wood with Gabbeh styling
Maple wood has long been used in North America, including Canada, for furniture and flooring, an essential part of everyday life.
Maple is popular for its gentle grain and soft, soft color, and it also has a curly grain pattern. Its appeal lies in its silky luster and varied grain that changes depending on the light.
It is also used in Japan as "maple wood."
We've styled six different coloured Gabbehs on maple wood. What do you think?
In Northern Europe, where there is little sunlight, the flooring, which is the base color of the room, is often bright white in order to direct the limited sunlight indoors.
The basic principle of "Scandinavian interior design" is to incorporate furniture that uses vibrant colors in contrast to such plain white flooring.
Doesn't the brightly colored Gabbeh blend in seamlessly?
Styling Gabbeh with beech wood
Like maple, beech is a wood that is characterized by a whitish color, but it has a slightly more pinkish color than maple.
Beech is a material that is originally commonly used in Scandinavian furniture.
Because it has a natural feel, advances in processing technology have led to it being used as a flooring material, and it is becoming popular as a flooring material in homes with a Scandinavian style.
We've styled six different coloured Gabbehs with beech wood. What do you think?
Like maple, a light-colored Gabbeh would go well with pale flooring and brightly colored furniture to create a Nordic look.
Also, although white and beige are similar colors, they are made of different materials, which gives them a strong presence and creates a good balance.
Cherry wood and Gabbeh styling
Unlike maple or beech, which have a bright, Nordic feel, cherry wood has a calm, natural feel. Its simple and natural look makes it easy to match with furniture and curtains of any style.
So how about combining it with Gabbeh?
As it is a material that can be easily matched with various tastes, it seems to go well with any color. What do you think?
Styling Gabbeh on oak
Oak is a popular and classic material not only in Japan but also in North America and Scandinavia. The interwoven white and brown wood grain gives off the softness of natural wood and brightens up the entire room.
How about combining a Gabbeh with natural oak flooring, which can be easily matched with both Japanese and Western style settings?
Oak floors have a slightly more subdued image than beech or maple, but it feels like you can change the atmosphere of a room by choosing the right color for your Gabbeh.
Until now, we have used lighter materials, but will Gabbeh go well with dark floors? Next, let's take a look at dark floors.
Walnut wood with Gabbeh styling
The deep, almost black brown walnut floor creates a chic, imposing and stately image.
Walnut flooring is one of the most luxurious flooring materials, so it is very popular and is preferred by many people.
What do you think about combining chic, beautifully grained walnut with Gabbeh?
A white rug on a dark floor will make the room look larger. Combine it with red tribal elements for a manly look!
A light-colored Gabbeh rug on a dark floor will make the rug stand out and make the room appear larger. A red Gabbeh rug in a muted tone will create a sophisticated, mature atmosphere.
It might be a good idea to choose a color that will balance well with other furniture and wall colors.
Black walnut wood with Gabbeh styling
Black walnut furniture was so popular that it swept across Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries.
It also contains a lot of tannins, and the surface of the wood becomes polished and its texture deepens with use. It is also characterized by the fact that the black color gradually fades over time and turns into a light brown, making it a popular flooring material that allows you to enjoy its unique color as you use it.
The fact that the texture deepens with use is something that is common to handmade rugs.
Now let's try matching black walnut with Gabbeh.
As the name "Black" suggests, the floor color is darker than walnut, but what do you think? As expected, laying a bright white rug has the effect of making the space appear larger.
Ash wood with Gabbeh styling
Ash is a popular flooring material used as a substitute for ash due to its moderate hardness and ease of handling. The heartwood, which is resistant to moisture and decay, is grayish brown or pale yellowish brown, while the strong sapwood is pale yellowish white. Ash comes in a variety of colors, but it is characterized by its overall yellowish white color and strong grain.
Although the wood grain is distinct, it has a gentle, feminine look that makes it suitable for creating a bright, natural, modern space.
This time, I tried laying Gabbeh on an ash floor, which has a relatively strong white color.
The floor is white and quite bright, so if you want the rug to be the focal point of the room, it will stand out if you avoid similar colors.If you do use a rug in the same color, pairing it with cushions in different colors will create an accent and create a focal point in the room.
Styling Gabbeh on tatami mats
Although the number of homes with wooden floors has increased, the various functions of tatami, such as moisture absorption and air purification, are still highly valued, and there are still many homes with tatami.
What kind of impression would you get if you combined tatami, a traditional Japanese flooring style, with Gabbeh, a flooring style used by Iranian nomads?
It's a completely different look from the flooring I've had up until now.
Instead of giving up on Gabbeh just because you have tatami mats, why not try laying it down while considering how it will balance with your other furniture?
It won't damage the tatami mats and will create a very comfortable room even without using cushions!
What do you think? Was it helpful in creating an image for your room?
The combination of flooring and rugs can really change the feel of a room.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us!