Throughout the decades, flooring trends have changed. If you look at carpet specifically, you’ll see its evolution, too. When carpet became more affordable in the ’50s, homeowners installed wall-to-wall carpets in hopes of adding a luxurious feel to their homes. In the ’60s and ’70s, shag rugs came into the spotlight with bold colours and patterns, and today, although the trend has shifted toward hardwood, carpet is still prevalent in striking a balance between hard and soft surfaces.
The enduring yet changing use of carpet is a testimony to its multi-purpose and versatility. Its range of style and purpose allows homeowners more choices and opportunities to enhance their homes.
Consider function
When it comes to carpets, there’s a range of options available based on your unique needs, and flooring experts from companies like CDL Flooring are there to help you choose the best fit.
Some things to consider when choosing the best options for your home are fibre content, style and what you’ll use it for. Common carpet styles include loop, cut loop, knotted and patterned carpets. Loop and loop-blended carpets are durable and resilient, ideal for high-traffic areas, whereas cut pile carpets are a little softer to the touch but more prone to crushing and wear.
The choice between nylon, wool, polyester and other materials is equally important when considering the best way to incorporate new carpet elements into your home. Synthetic carpets are among the most popular options, with its durability and resistance to indentations. Still, some homeowners may want to spend a little more for the longevity and quality of wool.
Let carpet spark your creativity
Carpet use goes beyond wall-to-wall installation. Homeowners can get creative with how it can be both decorative and functional — think doormats, area rugs, stair runners and more.
There’s no need to sacrifice your love for hard floors to get the benefits of carpet. “Both products have their place in a home,” says Brody Haugrud, business director of CDL Flooring. “Carpet and hardwood belong together. Area rugs are always a natural pair with hardwood. Staircase runners or basement carpets are a common mix with flooring, and we also have clients who do carpet inlays in their hardwood for the added comfort and style.”
Stair runners add a visual design element to your staircase, not to mention a safety component for less slip. Decorative carpets enhance your style — whether that be opting for a light colour to brighten up a dark space or a patterned rug to bring more life to a plain space. And, soft area rugs are great in seating areas for a feel-good sensation on your feet when you kick back.
Benefit from the versatility
There are a lot of reasons to opt for carpets. From a cost perspective, carpet can be the cheapest flooring product. Carpets also add a warm, comfortable feel to spaces, making them perfect for basements and great for quiet spaces like offices because of its sound-deadening abilities. With a significant variety of patterns and styles, homeowners can take control of the design of their homes and add a unique flair that makes the space true to their taste.
For more information on carpet options and different ways to use it in your home, visit cdlcarpetflooring.com.
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