A good quality carpet changes the floor from being suitable for work to be more suitable for living, it also changes the space to be better and softening the look of the room and absorbing noises to create a comfortable place. But finding the best carpet for a place you live in, can be very challenging from pile types to colors- it seems the options are endless.
To help you sort the options ahead and eventually be able to find the best carpet for your home it’s a good idea to consider the following notes.
1_ Consider the way you live
If you’re a member of a young family including pets then you need to look for a hard wearing carpet in a forgiving color such as a textured loop pile or quality hard-twist cut.
If you’re a couple looking for a taste of luxury you might select a plush pile in a flat color or if you are an entertainer a combination of Colt and Lupine Inn need to dark tones or a stippled cut pile can be suitable
2_Think about plush piles
Cut piles such as plush piles are super soft and also look like velvet. In case you’re looking for a squishy and luxurious feeling plush-pile carpets are great, but remember that they show footprints.
3_Take a look at loop piles
The yarn is formed into loops, it is exactly what loop piles are. There are a lot of variation though , some have a formal linear look while some have a ribbed pattern, which gives them a sisal look. It’s good to know that a random loop piles give the carpet a textured and a casual look.
4_Mix it up
Combination of a cut and loop pile carpets, where the contrasting textures can create both light and dark pattern are less likely to show footprints and gives you a lovely feeling of texture underfoot.
5_Understand how carpet color works
In case you’re searching for a cozier room, it is recommended to use the darker colors. If you like your room looks larger, then using the lighter colors is highly recommended. A popular option among the users is to choose a carpet which combines two colors perfectly, neutral blend.
it is more attractive when stains appear.
6_Anticipate a fade
Carpet will appear lighter when installed and will fade over time, so select the one which is a shade or two deeper than what you already planned.
7_ Consider your preferred fiber type
Carpets are available in different types such as 100 per-cent wool, wool-nylon mixes and myriad synthetic fibers. Since wool can be cool in summer and also warm in the winter, it is considered as a suitable choice and it’s not necessarily expensive. Of a synthetic fibers, because solution-dyed nylon is generally fade resistant and also soft to touch, is the pick.
8_Lie on it
Make sure you’re purchasing a heavyweight, dense carpet if you are used to lying on the floor. The heavier a carpet sample, the more yarn it has.
9_Check the Ratings
For Australian carpets a unique rating system is created, look for a carpet that has an ‘extra heavy duty grade’ residential rating. On the other hand if your carpeting the stairs, make sure it has a stairs rating.
