{"id":12561,"date":"2022-07-13T11:00:08","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T09:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homesandantiques.com\/?p=366"},"modified":"2022-07-13T11:13:17","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T09:13:17","slug":"how-to-choose-the-the-right-carpet","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/homesantiques\/rss_feed\/how-to-choose-the-the-right-carpet\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose the the right carpet"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Katy Layton\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 13 July 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Offering wall-to-wall comfort in a vast range of colours and patterns, carpet can transform your home. From natural, durable materials to plain and patterned options, there are plenty of carpets on the market to spruce up any space. Here, we speak to the experts to find out how to choose the perfect carpet for your space, plus we\u2019ve found a few of our favourites on the market.<\/p>\n

Start with the carpet<\/h2>\n
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\u2018When choosing a look for their interiors, many people focus on fabrics and furniture and forget about the floor,\u2019 says Jeremy Wilson of Ulster Carpets<\/a>. \u2018But a good-quality carpet in the right colour and pattern can add depth and personality to the home and make a real style statement.\u2019<\/p>\n

If you prefer plain carpet but can\u2019t find the colour you want, John Lewis<\/a> and Brockway Carpets<\/a>, among others, offer colour-matching services to produce wool carpet to match your preferred shade.<\/p>\n

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Jacaranda<\/a>\u2019s Seville carpet is luxurious enough for bedrooms but is a \u2018heavy contract\u2019 floor covering so stands up to the rigours of use in busiser rooms<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

To get the most from your carpet choose the right one for the job. Carpets are labelled to indicate their suitability: heavy domestic-grade carpets have durable, resilient pile ideal for busy areas like stairways and living rooms; medium domestic-grade carpets are suitable for rooms that receive lighter wear, such as bedrooms.<\/p>\n

\u2018Twist and velvet pile carpets are both hard-wearing,\u2019 says Rupert Anton of The Carpet Foundation<\/a>. \u2018Loop pile is durable too although animal claws can snag in its weave. Plush Saxony-style carpet feels luxurious in the bedroom but is less suited to living areas.\u2019<\/p>\n

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How a carpet looks, feels and performs depends on the fibre it\u2019s made from. Wool is the classic choice of natural fibre and polypropylene is one of the most-popular synthetic materials \u2013 both can be used alone or mixed with other materials.<\/p>\n

\u2018Wool is warm, hard-wearing and has the resilience to recover easily from the pressure of furniture or heavy foot traffic,\u2019 points out David McCormack of Cormar Carpets<\/a>. \u2018Polypropylene is durable, stain-resistant, easy to clean and colourfast, as well as being an affordable choice.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Consider stair runners<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Stair runners can be made from cut pile, loop or flatweave carpet and are a smart alternative to fitted carpet.<\/p>\n

They come in standard widths between 59cm and 70cm or can be made to order to leave at least 5cm of floor visible at either side.<\/p>\n

\u2018Where there\u2019s fitted carpet on the landing, it should go over the nosing of the top step to cover the upper edge of the runner,\u2019 advises Crucial Trading<\/a>\u2019s Emma Hopkins.<\/p>\n

\u2018Generally, where the stairs connect wooden floors, the runner should start at the base of the bottom step and end under the nosing of the top step.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Draw visitors\u2019 eyes up your staircase with this Roger Oates<\/a> Isis Leaf runner<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n
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Invest in the installation<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Underlay and professional fitting will extend the life of your carpet so don\u2019t be tempted to skimp on them. \u2018A decent underlay is about \u00a38.50 per square metre,\u2019 explains Ian Powers, Assistant Buyer of Floor Coverings at John Lewis<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2018Heavy paper to line the floor is around 50p per square metre and, in the London area, grippers and fitting will add a further \u00a318.90 per square metre.\u2019 You can cut costs further by clearing the room of furniture and disposing of old carpet before the fitters arrive.<\/p>\n

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Professional fitting cuts the carpet \u2013 in this case one of Ulster Carpets<\/a>\u2019 Bohemian Collection \u2013 flush against walls, reducing wastage and overall costs<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n
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Add texture to neutral carpets<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Plain carpet in a neutral tone is an elegant, go-with-anything background for a room but in larger spaces it can seem bland. One way to add interest is with texture; from ribbed effects, loop and velvet stripes as well as textures that emulate Aran knitting patterns.<\/p>\n

\u2018Even quite striking patterns look more subtle when they\u2019re presented in a single colour,\u2019 says Anjana Sethia of Flock Living<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Create continuity<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Using the same carpet throughout the house gives a feeling of continuity and helps small homes feel more spacious but complementary carpet designs can deliver a similar effect while linking rooms more creatively.<\/p>\n

\u2018You can create a visual flow through adjoining living spaces by choosing carpets with a common background or accent colour,\u2019 says Jeremy Wilson of Ulster Carpets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2018Provided the colour palette is the same, using tonal stripes, patterns and plains alongside one another gives individual spaces their own personality without creating a busy look.\u2019<\/p>\n

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16 of the best carpets<\/h2>\n

1. Pimlico Twist carpet in Blush Pink, \u00a312.99 per sq m, Carpetright \u2013\u00a0Buy it now<\/a><\/h3>\n
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2. Inglewood Saxony carpet in Carbon, \u00a320\u2013\u00a325 per sq m, Cormar Carpet Co \u2013\u00a0Buy it now<\/a><\/h3>\n
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3. Capella carpet in Morning Frost, \u00a329 per sq m, Kersaint Cobb \u2013\u00a0Buy it now<\/a><\/h3>\n
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4. Sensation original carpet in Cape Diamond, \u00a326 per sq m, Cormar Carpet Co \u2013\u00a0Buy it now<\/a><\/h3>\n
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5. Lundy Bay carpet in Teepee, \u00a324.99 per sq m, Lifestyle Floors \u2013\u00a0Buy it now<\/a><\/h3>\n
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6. Divine carpet in Golden Sands, \u00a3120 per sq m, Crucial Trading \u2013\u00a0Buy it now<\/a><\/h3>\n
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7. Big Boucl\u00e9 carpet in Crumpet, \u00a345.30 per sq m, Alternative Flooring \u2013\u00a0Buy it now<\/a><\/h3>\n
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8. Seagrass Herringbone carpet, \u00a327.30 per sq m, Alternative Flooring \u2013\u00a0Buy it now<\/a><\/h3>\n
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9. Wool Couture carpet in Milan, \u00a335 per sq m, Kersaint Cobb \u2013\u00a0Buy it now<\/a><\/h3>\n
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10. Golden Effie carpet, part of the Timorous Beasties Collection, \u00a397.99 per sq m, Brintons \u2013\u00a0Buy it now<\/a><\/h3>\n
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11. Hazy Days Rockpooling carpet in Pebble, \u00a392 per sq m, Axminster Carpets \u2013\u00a0Buy it now<\/a><\/h3>\n\n

12. Condo Wilton Baroque carpet in Teal, \u00a349.99 per sq m, Carpetright \u2013\u00a0Buy it now<\/a><\/h3>\n
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13. Quirky B Shuttle carpet in Silas by Margo Selby, \u00a3120.25 per sq m, Alternative Flooring \u2013\u00a0Buy it now<\/a><\/h3>\n
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14. Home Counties Plains carpet in Cairn Grey, \u00a330\u2013\u00a335 per sq m, Cormar Carpet Co \u2013\u00a0Buy it now<\/a><\/h3>\n
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15. Avebury Stripe carpet in Tidworth Stripe, \u00a335\u2013\u00a340 per sq m, Cormar Carpet Co \u2013\u00a0Buy it now<\/a><\/h3>\n
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16. Kingston Saxony carpet in Citrine Heather, \u00a312.99 per sq m, Carpetright \u2013\u00a0Buy it now<\/a><\/h3>\n
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