Contemporary Carpet Trends
Carpets used to be treated by interior designers mainly as neutral background in rooms, with colors hardly ever deviating from basic beige. Today, with the myriad colors, patterns and textures available, the carpet’s role is expanding to include being a focal point of indoor designs.
The neutral carpet has not disappeared, though. Berber has remained popular, but has been updated to include greater variety in texture and pattern, unlike the plain designs of the early 1990s. Even Berber designs intended to be traditional now offer greater visual interest. Radical changes in pile cuts are producing thicker and deeper loop textures.
The sprinkling of color against a neutral background adds a new dimension to the Berbers, and helps to conceal stains as well. Neutral colors as background now include other hues like tan and cream.
Colors and Textures Galore
The trend in carpeting has been shifting towards color layering and soft texture. Advantages of this combination of carpet pattern and texture include concealment of soil and vacuum marks, and greater possibilities for style and fashion.
New Fiber Constructions
Advanced manufacturing technologies have ushered in a revolution of sorts in the ways in which cuts and loop yarns are constructed. Swirls, lattices, bows, plaids and pin dots are examples of new fiber constructions that have emerged.
Carpets are now used to add interest to a room and complement florals, stripes and other design patterns on walls, windows and furniture. These and many other improvements have raised the perceived value of carpets.
Carpets have gone a long way from being simple floor coverings. They are now capable of dramatically raising the warmth and comfort levels of homes. Also, carpets have become easier than ever to maintain.
Isn’t it about time you replaced those old, dull and outmoded carpets of your living spaces with the colorful and life-giving carpets of today?