How to: Choose the Right Carpet

How do you choose the right carpet? Carpets are a fantastic way to introduce texture and warmth to your home but finding a carpet that helps you create your dream look whilst still being practical can be a daunting task.

The first thing most people think about when trying to choose the right carpet is the overall look they want to create. Whether it’s a patterned carpet that packs a punch or a chic grey carpet to suit a minimal interior, you’ve probably already got a good idea of what suits your style.

Within the broad category of pattern and plain carpets there’s still a lot of options to explore. Depending on the room itself and the people or pets using it most, how you prioritise the things like durability, feeling underfoot and stain resistance will change.

For example, in a home where there’s two young children you’d want a carpet that’s extremely easy to clean whereas a couple living alone might prioritise how luxurious the carpet feels underfoot.

By identifying your main lifestyle factors, you can narrow it down to the sort of carpet that will best suit your style and practical requirements.

1. Durability

If you’re looking for a carpet for a busy area like the hallway or stairs, durability is going to be a priority. The most durable carpets are carpets with a short, tight pile. This is because they are less likely to flatten down after years of wear.

Although both man-made and wool carpets are durable, the natural reliance and elasticity of wool keeps a wool carpet looking and feeling better for longer.

2. Luxurious feel

There’s no better feeling than getting out of bed and sinking your toes into a luxurious deep pile carpet. Deep pile carpets aren’t the most durable because they can flatten down but they’re perfect for less busy areas like bedrooms and sitting rooms.

3. Stain resistant and maintenance

For a home with young children or pets, a carpet that’s stain resistant and easy to clean is the ideal choice. A carpet made from polypropylene or nylon seems like the obvious choice but wool carpets can be treated to make them stain resistant too.

But the really great thing about synthetic carpets is how incredibly easy they are to clean. Some are even bleach cleanable!

Of course, the pros and cons of every type of carpet doesn’t end here but luckily we have a fantastic sales team at Taskers who can give you all the information you need.

Once a member of our sales team has helped you choose the right carpet for your home, you can enjoy selecting the perfect colour or pattern. We’ll equip you with plenty of samples and then when you’re ready, one of our flooring professionals will carry out a site survey and complete a full quotation.

With help from Taskers finding the right carpet is much more enjoyable than stressful and we can guarantee you'll love the end result.