To Carpet or Not to Carpet?
With all of us leading such busy lives, to carpet or not to carpet is not as automatic as it used to be. Luxury vinyl tiles, laminates and vinyl can be cleaned more quickly and easily when something has been spilt and show less wear in high footfall areas like the hall or staircase.
Comfort of Carpet
The warm, comforting feeling of carpet underfoot as you get out of bed on a cold morning or crawl round the living room in a child’s game can’t be beaten. It’s also a great noise insulator, which is a bonus if you live in a flat with neighbours below you. If you’re thinking of replacing your flooring, take time to make the choice.
If budget is your chief consideration, it’s true a laminate could be a cheaper option. However, if you only have a small room, many carpet suppliers offer room-sized remnants and you might be able to pick up a good quality carpet at a bargain price.
If you haven’t bought carpet for some time, you’ll be surprised at the variety of colours and textures available. After years of neutrals, bold colours are making an impact, with rich jewel shades setting the tone.
On Trend
Perhaps you like the current trend for retro interiors? If so, go for a bright, patterned carpet. There are many websites, blogs and magazines dedicated to interior design so it’s worth having a look for ideas. However, if you are thinking of selling your home, be careful with patterns, or you could limit your market.
When you need a floor covering for a high traffic area but don’t want to use a traditional wool or wool mix carpet, look at textured floor coverings like coir or seagrass which are hardwearing and fit well with country, New England or beach interior schemes.
Easy Maintenance
If you decide that easy maintenance is what you’re after, then a luxury vinyl flooring for a hall or living area and vinyl for a kitchen or bathroom could be a good choice. You’ll be able to clean up spillages quickly and easily without having to vacuum. You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to colours and patterns. Whether you want a wood or tiled effect, and whatever your colour scheme. A visit to our flooring showroom will give you lots of ideas and inspiration.
If you decide to have a carpet, you’ll need a specialist to calculate the amount needed. We would be happy to advise on the most suitable type of underlay and carpet and aftercare. Our qualified fitters will make sure that any joins are placed appropriately, giving you a professional finished look.
Should laminate or vinyl be your choice we can give plenty of advice. You can even watch online instructional videos. Whether you choose to carpet or not, a professional flooring supplier will help you make the right choice for your home.