The Best Carpets for a Cosy Home

Spring Into Comfort, The Best Carpets for a Cosy Home.

Dreaming of a freshly carpeted home that’s welcoming and warm?

Education is essential to creating your cozy vision, so here’s what you need to know to kickstart your journey.

• Fibre material, pile style & density are key

Home is really all about feeling safe and there’s not much more comforting than walking on plush carpet.

How soft carpet feels underfoot is based on 3 main things:

1 Fibre material

The type of material carpet is made from dramatically impacts how it feels when you walk or rest on it.  Wool carpet is notoriously – and naturally – sumptuous and satisfying.

Synthetic options, such as nylon and polypropylene, offer strong fibres and deliver carpet that’s highly durable, versatile and affordable, as well as comfy.

2 Pile style

Pile refers to how long a carpet’s material tufts are, as well as how they’re finished. The main 3 types are cut, loop and combination pile.

Cut pile means the tops of the fibre loops have been cut so the strands stand up, making the carpet feel lusher and look more refined compared to loop pile, where the loops aren’t cut. Carpets can also combine cut and level loop tufts for a nice, smooth result.

3 Density

How many fibres a carpet is made of and how closely they sit together – or its density / thickness – plays a big part in how cushiony it is. More fibres = increased softness.

Note: Underlay quality also has an effect on how lush carpet feels.

• Consider Foot Traffic

It’s imperative to consider how often carpet will be walked on.

As bedrooms don’t see as much foot traffic, many choose a super-plush, warmth-creating carpet for these spaces so they’re extra welcoming.

Note: If you don’t like vacuuming streaks on your carpet, choose a loop pile!

In family living rooms, playrooms or lounges, there may be more foot traffic and so, though you no doubt want softness, it’s often good to opt for something that bit more resilient.

• Choose your vibe, consider your tribe

Thinking about your family members, their ages and what they’ll be doing in each space is necessary, as is deciding what overall vibe you want your carpet to deliver.

For example, you can achieve a cosy yet still colourful look to brighten up your home, or selected muted tones for a calming, chill out space.

• Care is crucial

When looking at how cosy you want your carpet to feel, it’s vital to think about the level of maintenance required over time to keep it feeling soft and looking good.

Proper care is critical to enjoying that snug feeling for longer!

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