If you live with a cat, choosing a rug becomes more than just a simple decorating decision; it becomes a strategic choice. Cats love to scratch, shed fur, and can sometimes slip off the rug while playing. So, what should you consider if you want your cat to be happy and your home to look stylish?
In this article, we share the most ideal carpet types for homes with cats, tips to make them easier to use, and details you should pay attention to.
1. Choose Carpets That Don't Collect Lint & Are Easy to Clean
Cats shed a little or a lot of hair throughout the year. This hair is especially visible on light-colored carpets.
Clue:
Microfiber, low pile carpets do not trap cat hair and are easily vacuumed.
Washable rugs with non-slip bases are both comfortable and practical.
2. Make Your Life Easier with Machine-Washable Rugs
Cats can spill food, carry litter, or have accidents, so machine-washable rugs are a huge advantage for pet owners.
Recommended Features:
100% polyester or cotton-based washable carpets
Lightweight, dimensions that can fit in the washing machine
Stain-resistant surface coating
3. Choose Scratch-Resistant Materials
Not all cats scratch, but for those who do, carpet can be a tempting target.
Saving choices:
Flat-woven kilim-style carpets
Models with tight texture and no loose loops
Surfaces with short hairs and no visible thread ends
4. Prevent the Carpet from Slipping
If your cat runs and plays while the carpet is slipping, it can be risky for both you and your cat.
Solution:
Choose a carpet with a non-slip base.
Alternatively, you can use a non-slip pad under the carpet.
5. Color Selection: Not Too Light, Not Too Dark
Your cat's fur color may be a determining factor when choosing the color of the carpet.
Practical tip:
Mid-tones like grey, beige and pastel blue look stylish and don't reveal hair.
Patterned rugs can hide small stains.
6. Choose Appropriate Carpet Sizes for Frequent Cleaning
Since you will need to clean the carpet more frequently in houses with cats, instead of heavy and large carpets:
Use smaller pieces or lightweight rugs.
For example, a runner in the hallways and easily portable sizes like 5x7 in the living room are ideal.
