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What are the current carpet trends? SO out of the loop!

14 years ago

I have started to look for my staircase that is in a two story foyer and upstairs hallway and then four bedrooms on my 9 year old home. I was sory of looking at maybe a small tone one tone diamond pattern for the hall and staircase. Not berber per say..or maybe it is called that...I don't know.... but a thicker heavy padded print. I know nothing about carpeting so I probably sound ignorant. I am so sorry. Then for the bedrooms maybe a nice frize? Is this already out of style? I was just sort of looking around at some stores before getting in too deep with anyone and thought I would ask some of you here because you keep up with the trends and have a good eye. I just feel so overwhelmed when I go in and there are so many and does anyone have any recent pics of what they have done? Amy I supposed to have ti all be the same? Heck I don't know! help me! Please! Thanks so much and sorry I sound so lost! I know I am in the right place for help!

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dilly_dally
14 years ago
Carpeting should go with the style of the house. Is your place Victorian? Modern? Colonial? Contemporary? This will affect your decision.

If you are concerned about being 'trendy' you may want to consider going with natural wood floors (if you already have them) and using area rugs. That seems to be the most popular option.

IMHO you can't go wrong with frieze. I would avoid patterned carpeting especially in a smaller home. You will have more waste with a patterned carpet.

Is this going to be "forever" carpeting? Then go with a neutral or very muted color in the best quality you can afford. Some people change out the carpeting every few years or whenever they change the furniture, and in that case you don't really need top of the line wool with super padding and can go with a wild or uber trendy color.
summiebee
Original Author
14 years ago
We have a colonial style home. It is around 3,000 SF. We have a lot of travertine on the main floor (nearly all of the mainfloor with the exception of the greatroom and in all the bathrooms and the floyer is hardwood leading to the staircase (which myhusband wants to rip out and make travertine as well because it is fading from the large window that allows a lot of sun in)

Forever carpet....hmmm....how about a long time carpet? 10-15 yrs or so? ;)

Our style is really a mix of pottery bar/Restoration hardware look. I have a lot of Arhaus furniture, some henredon furniture. A lor of neutral pieces that I can swap out throw pillows and have the room a different color with a can of paint and new drapes and pillows.

When I say "print" I sort of mean that "tone on tone" small pattern as to where you don't quite notice it, but it's there? Link below...

Here is a link that might be useful: {{!gwi}}
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