Which Style of Carpet Should You Buy?

You want to pick carpet for your home that gives the room the look you want, but is also comfortable and durable. The answer to this dilemma will be different for every room where you want to install carpet. Flemington dealers will be able to show you a variety of styles, so that you can pick one or more to suit your needs.

Are you looking for a soft and luxurious feel underfoot? Saxony or cut pile could be a good bet. In cut pile carpets, the loops have been cut to create fibers that stand straight up. The result is a plush look and feel. In Saxony carpets, two or more fibers are twisted together and cut, which gives a soft texture. Footprints and vacuum marks can be quite visible on Saxony carpets, so, keep that in mind if this is a style that you are thinking about for your home. They are best for low traffic rooms such as formal dining rooms, living rooms or master bedrooms.

Plush carpeting is another style for formal areas. The carpet is soft and thick, with exceptionally even fibers. It's also known as velvet carpet, because of its velvety appearance. It comes in low, medium and high pile cuts. The high pile has the thickest plush look, but you will have an easier time maintaining medium or low pile carpet. Hillsborough NJ dealers have many examples of plush carpet in their showrooms, and can also special order specific colors for you.

Another option to consider if the area you are carpeting is a busy room in your house is textured saxony. These carpets have twisted fibers that are set using heat. They are usually multi-color, which helps to hide dirt and stains. It's a good choice for flooring in Flemington family rooms, dens, children's bedrooms and other casual areas of your home.

Another option to consider for a family room or child's room, especially if your kids play in that room frequently, is berber carpet. In berber, the fiber's loops are uncut. Generally, the yarn used for this style is thicker than others, which makes it very durable. One caveat about this style is that the small loops can sometimes trap dirt inside.

Each room of your house would be best suited by a different style, depending on the look you wish to achieve and the durability you need. Make sure that you are honest with yourself about specific rooms' uses. While you may love the idea of plush in your family room, if kids play there regularly, you may be better served by a more durable style. By the same token, don't short-change yourself when it comes to luxury where you can afford it. Carpet is an investment that lasts for many years. Waking up to a gorgeous velvet carpet every day in your master bedroom is a small serving of luxury that is actually quite affordable when you consider how long you will be enjoying it. This is your home, and it is important that you enjoy the way that it looks and feels.