With all the hard surface flooring out there, we ask ourselves: Is carpet still trendy? Regardless of the latest upgrades and innovations of hard surface flooring, carpet remains one of the more popular flooring options out there.
To make sure carpet is just as beautiful and functional as other flooring options, carpet manufacturers are using technology to their advantage, creating popular patterns and jaw-dropping new features.
It’s time to stay ahead of the trends and start looking toward a new year of opportunities and the latest in carpet innovations. So, let’s explore the 2022 carpet trends filled with some incredible ideas, looks, textures, and more.
Keep it natural
Interior design is now heavily influenced by sustainability and environmentally conscious choices, including carpet. There are a few factors to consider when choosing an eco-friendly carpet; how it was manufactured, if it can be recycled, if it contains toxic chemicals and what it is made from?
Wool is always a great choice when it comes to an eco-friendly carpet, as it is luxurious and made from a sustainable material which can be sourced in the UK. This natural fibre is highly durable, and also insulates, absorbs sound and offers warmth. It is naturally flame retardant and significantly improves indoor air quality, by absorbing common pollutants.
Other sustainable carpet fibres include seagrass, organic cotton, jute, bamboo coir and sisal.
Patterns
As a general rule, patterned carpets make a room or communal space such as the hallway appear bigger than if you used a single-coloured carpet. To maximise space even more, choose a pattern that is scaled appropriately to the size of the room. So, if you have a large room, opt for a larger pattern and if you have a more compact space, look for a smaller pattern.
If you have a room or space such as a hallway or staircase that is predominantly white, patterned carpet or a patterned stair runner can add some much-needed colour and vibrancy. You can also find patterned rugs with different loops and piles to create textured patterns that are ideal for uplifting a room and creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Be bold
A bold carpet can be a striking addition to any room, combining warmth and comfort with that all-important element of wow! With so many distinctive patterns and colours available, the question is: how bold do you go?
This, depends how bold you want to go with the décor. If you are someone who decorates and changes the room on a regular basis, it would probably be best to choose either bold colour or print, so that it is more versatile should you want to change things up.
Consider the overall look of the room that you want to achieve. Maximalist styling is on trend at present, so you can go for it with colour and texture if that’s your style. Avoid using matching colours too much, and if you’re using a bold carpet colour, consider being equally as bold with the colour strength on the furniture and accessories.
Stripes
If you are looking to add a touch of colour to your home, or simply want to create an entirely new style, choosing a striped carpet is the ideal way to do both.
Stripes are known for their ability to create an illusion of increased size, and this remains for striped carpets too. Adding a striped carpet to rooms within your home will help to lengthen or add width to the area, making your room appear larger than they are.
If you like to keep your walls plain and light but still crave colour elsewhere, striped carpets are the perfect solution for you. A muted striped carpet with a splash of red (or any desired colour) along with some accessories in a similar tone will help to bring the room to life.
As with all patterned carpets, stripes are the ideal way to disguise marks and dirt that naturally builds up over time. The different colours work wonders at drawing your eye away from any imperfections, the ideal choice for areas of high traffic such as stairs and hallways.
To see our full range of carpet styles, why not visit our Market Harborough showroom where our staff will be on hand to offer expert advice.