Flooring 101: Best rooms to install carpet
One of the main reasons why carpet has been so popular for so long is because it is such a versatile flooring option; however, some rooms are better suited to carpet than others. Whether you are renovating your home or having a new place built, choose carpet for the following areas.
Bedrooms
Carpet can add warmth and luxury to a room like no other flooring can and no part of your home will appreciate these qualities more than the bedrooms. Regardless of whether you choose a thick plush carpet or something with a shorter pile, you will love the feeling of support and comfort that you only get from carpet.
Living room
Your living room should look stylish and feel relaxing at all times and no flooring will create that welcoming look and feel quite like carpet. The right carpet can also enhance the colors, patterns and textures of the rest of your living room’s interior design, making everything from your furniture to your art look that much better.
Play area/games room
If your home has a designated games room or play area, carpet flooring is pretty much mandatory in there. Those who have young children will appreciate the extra cushioning carpet provides, as falls are inevitable, and best of all, carpet will help to muffle the noise considerably, particularly if it is made from wool.
Hallways
The hallways, thoroughfares and connecting passages of your home will see quite a lot of traffic, making them prime candidates for carpet flooring. Not only will carpet help to keep the noise down, it is also durable enough to stand up to the constant punishment from all those feet. Carpet tiles are a particularly good option for very busy hallways, as you can simply replace individual tiles as they become
worn.
Regardless of where you choose to have carpet laid, do plenty of research before you make your decision as there are significant differences between carpet piles, styles and textures.