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9 Carpet Trends in 2021

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Ashley Knierim

Ashley Knierim

Ashley Knierim is a home decor expert and product reviewer of home products for The Spruce. Her design education began at a young age. She has over 10 years of writing and editing experience, formerly holding editorial positions at Time and AOL.

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Updated on 01/28/22

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Sometimes opting for flooring that is soft and inviting is the best choice for your room. Though hardwood is incredibly popular, carpeting is making a comeback, in part due to the innovative new options on the market.

Carpet is a great choice for bedrooms, dens, or basements where hardwood can feel too cold and sterile, or any room where there is a risk of water damage. Wall-to-wall carpet can provide warmth and add texture to your space.

If you're considering carpet, here are some of the trendiest ideas this year.

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Carpet trends 2022: stylish new looks for fabulous floors

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There's something about carpet trends, with their cozy-chic, plush underfoot feeling, that wood just can't impart. And, while wooden flooring isn't going anywhere, carpet is making a comeback in a big – and very stylish – way. Looking into carpet trends 2022, it seems we will be expressing our creativity in bold, imaginative and innovative style.

'Carpet is a fantastic way of introducing color or pattern into the home,' says creative designer at Brintons, Jodie Hatton. 'The floor is no longer an afterthought. The entire room can be styled working from the floor up.' 

Some carpet trends are timelessly elegant – others require bravery, but will create an indulgent finish that's pure luxury.

Carpet trends 2022

From mixing bright and bold contrasting colors to fiery red tones, geometrics and intricate patterns, our 2022 carpet trend see self-expression as key. At the other end of the scale, the earthy, organic natural trend is set to endure throughout next year, bringing a calming landscape into our interior design schemes.

1. Patterned carpets are making a comeback

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Until recently, carpets and rugs tended to be plain, neutral and for the bedroom only, but patterned carpets are now coming back into favor, and moving into the living room and dining room, too. In the right hands, patterned carpet designs are akin to introducing a work of art into a room and setting a strong design tone. Think of the floor as the room’s main canvas, says Lorna Haigh of Alternative Flooring . 

Lisa Conway of Brintons agrees: ‘We believe that a design scheme should start from the floor up, with the carpet being the basis for all the design choices,’ she says. ‘Pattern and color have been brought to the forefront to create a statement.’ 

A heavily patterned design is a bold decision, but if you love it, go for it, recommends Lisa. ‘It will withstand room renovations for years to come because you can pick out different colors and design details to carry through to the wider scheme.’

2. Use a bold carpet in small rooms

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2022 will be the year of color and creativity, so it is no surprise that a plethora of patterns will enter the design relm, but that is not to say that you can't use them in tiny homes. 

Patterned carpets work well in smaller spaces – perfect for your bedroom carpet ideas. Where a busy pattern on a wall might be overwhelming, introducing a pattern on the floor with a patterned rug or carpet can add interest without taking over the space. 

‘We often use boldly patterned or brightly colored carpets in small rooms or forgotten back stairs – they liven themselves up when you introduce something unexpected and strong,’ says interior designer Adam Bray. 

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In the past, patterned carpets were thought to be the preserve of pubs and hotels, favored for their ability to absorb stains and spillages rather than being a key design detail. These days, new designs are raising the game of wall-to-wall patterned carpets – witness these amazing carpet tiles from Bolon at Flooring Concepts. 

Designers are adept at creating carpets tiles and shapes that are akin to pieces of abstract art for the floor, so if you want the floor to be the room’s main canvas, these make a strong statement. Pull back on other decorative details if going down this route – interlocking patterns, Bridget Riley-esque stripes or edgy abstract graphics can hold a room on their own.

4. Look beyond the walls when it comes to color

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‘Color in a carpet or rug lifts a scheme from the floor up, which is a room’s main canvas,’ says Lorna Haigh of Alternative Flooring. 

‘Soft duck egg blue is always popular, but we’re seeing more teals and blacks being used with popping accents.’ Hallway carpet ideas offer an opportunity to be adventurous. ‘People want to create an impact here, so bright hues, such as pink and lime green, and strong patterns are a large part of our collections,’ says Andy Guard of Roger Oates Design .

5. Lay down smart stripes

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A smart stripe – whether wide or narrow – is a classic pattern that will visually elongate and widen a room, just as floorboards do. Striped floor coverings began to be introduced into homes about 10 years ago in a rather tentative way when the first collections arrived on the market.

Appreciated for their dirt-defying nature, stripes were initially confined to high-traffic areas, such as stairs, but their appeal is now spreading. Taking inspiration from the fabric world where stripes are everywhere, flooring has now caught up and offers a far greater choice of designs than ever before.

Staircase carpet ideas featuring stripes make a design statement as soon as you enter a house, but it needn’t be limited to this area. More people are finding the confidence to play with different breadths and scales throughout the house, from broad to ticking and pencil stripes.

Wall-to-wall broad stripes work well for living room carpet ideas and people are much more willing to experiment with breadth and scale. You can layer elements on top to soften the look, while still maintaining a bright and colorful feel to the space.

6. Create a sense of calm with a neutral option

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If you adore minimalism you will be pleased to know that decorating with neutrals are very much here to stay. 

Choosing a carpet in a classic base note will bring a sense of calm to your living room ideas. A neutral shade is a wise investment too, as its versatility and longevity add value to your property. It will also make co-ordinating the flooring in different rooms a breeze – with a neutral palette, everything goes – enabling you to combine plains and subtle patterns, while keeping a consistent flow throughout the house.

7. Warm up with a pink and red color scheme

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Sensuous shades, from spicy chilli through to lush berry tones, will make a bold but beautiful statement in your home. A high-footfall area, such as a hallway or living room, is the ideal place to introduce a classic pattern, as it can help to disguise the effects of everyday wear. Choose hall and living room furniture with elegant lines and keep the rest of the scheme simple, so the floor provides all the impact.

Is carpet coming back in style for 2022?

Carpet is making a welcome comeback for 2022. Whichever room you are decorating, it’s worth making a fuss of the floor. In a living room, we recommend a statement rug or carpet. Not only will it ground the room but it can serve as the starting point from which to build the scheme. It’s a worthwhile investment, and your feet will thank you come winter. 

‘Fitted carpet gives a feeling of luxury; a small repeat pattern can ground a room and add interest without taking over, while bolder ones will add dimension and focus,’ says Kit Kemp, design director, Firmdale Hotels.

How to choose carpet

Jodie Hatton, Residential Designer at Brintons advises: 'It’s key to have the intended use of the room at the forefront of your mind when choosing carpet. What kind of feel do you want to create? How will the room be used? Is the space a reception area where you want to make a statement? Or a room you want to use as a retreat creating a calming and relaxed feel? Having that decision at the forefront of your mind as you choose your carpet will help to guide you towards the perfect choice for your space. '

Which carpet is best for which room?

'Bolder statement patterns always tend to lend themselves well to hallways, stairs and landing spaces as these tend to be high traffic areas. As these areas aren’t "lived in" as such they also lend themselves to creating more of a design statement, as there is a limited amount of space for furniture,' continues Jodie Hatton.

'The feel of a room is important and a very personal choice, as a successful interiors scheme will reflect elements of our personality. Some will want a calming, relaxing bedroom to retreat to whilst others may want to opt for more of a boudoir feel. Carpets to consider for a relaxing room would be a neutral plain. However, for ultimate luxury and a plush feel – take a look at a velvet option.' 

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10 answers to the most pressing questions - INMYROOM

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Is it possible to hang a carpet on the wall today, which one to choose - natural or synthetic, how to actually care for the product - thoroughly understood the topic and share useful information

Carpeting - this is not only an accent component of the decor, but also a link between furniture, interior items and interior decoration. Carpets set the mood, emphasize the style of the room and, importantly, they can affect the space, increasing or decreasing it. Finally, the shag floor décor brings an unrivaled sense of coziness and warmth to the home. But in order for the carpet to become a profitable purchase and a real design object, it is important not to miss a few nuances. Posting answers to the most pressing questions about carpets in the interior.

1. Is it appropriate to have a carpet on the wall?

Do not consider this a relic of the Soviet past. Modern designers offer many solutions where wall hangings look stylish and relevant. It is important that the texture and color scheme of the carpet is combined with the wall decoration and with the interior as a whole. But the carpet on the wall is good not only from a decorative point of view: in corner rooms with cold walls, a dense carpet can act as a heater and block out external noise.

2. Can one carpet be used on top of another?

Why not? Such a non-standard solution will allow you to create an unusual composition on the floor or make the right accents. The pattern or background of one carpet can effectively complement the ornament another. The layering of carpets will fit wonderfully into interiors with an oriental theme. It is advisable to use diversified products: to For example, lay a thin carpet with a dense weave as a base, and a woolen carpet with a thick pile on top.

3. Choose a carpet with a pattern or monochrome?

B First of all, you need to consider the color scheme and style of the room. Monochrome carpet is almost universal, it will fit well into any style of interior. It is especially appropriate for colorful decoration of walls or ceilings. However, bright, patterned carpets are able to "reconcile" disparate in style and color. interior elements. But at the same time, the colored carpet should be relatively small size.

Geometric patterned carpets with small room can play a cruel joke, visually narrowing the space. Better prefer striped carpets. It must not be allowed that the color decoration of the walls and carpets match, otherwise they will merge.

4. What texture should the carpet be?

Question about the texture of the carpet is no less important than the question of its color. Must be taken into attention is not only the style of the room, but also its purpose. For example, carpet for the hallway, corridor or dining room is better to choose with a dense, wear-resistant surface. In areas of less traffic, use carpets with a long, soft pile made of natural materials (wool, silk, fur).

For it is better for children to prefer medium-density carpets with a short pile - they are more safe for the health of the child and practical to care for. Textured carpets from cotton, jute look great in dining rooms or kitchens, advantageous contrasting with wooden, ceramic or marble floors. To avoid mold in damp rooms, lay acrylic carpets.

5. Is natural or synthetic carpet better?

Carpets with natural pile not only look beautiful and respectable, but also retain warmth in the room. Compared to other materials, wool carpets are the most resistant to creases, abrasion, mechanical stress and virtually no burn out. In addition, wool carpets meet high quality standards and are an element of ecological decor.

Synthetic carpets most democratic in price, hypoallergenic, but their quality is much inferior natural coatings. They are less durable, quickly lose their appearance - wear out, burn out and are poorly cleaned from stains.

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6. Where is the best place to lay carpet?

Little determine the location of the carpet, it is important to lay it correctly, proportionate to the surrounding furniture. Do not carpet the borders of the transition different floor coverings. In the dining room, the carpet usually occupies the entire area under the table and under the chairs, and in the living room it is closer to the front of the sofa with a mandatory free distance from the wall (at least 10–20 cm).

To avoid the so-called effect postage stamp designers advise to push small rugs under the sofa for about 15 cm. It is advisable to place upholstered furniture in the living room at the head carpet corner to visually expand the space. Well when the line carpet runs parallel to a load-bearing wall, door, closet or fireplace.

7. How to check the quality of the carpet?

First of all, you need to ask the seller for a product passport, which contains the necessary information about the product. But in oriental bazaars and flea markets, not all carpets can have a passport. In this case, you need to smell the carpet: it should not emit a pungent odor, which indicates the use of harmful chemical dyes. It is useful to feel the carpet and check the elasticity of its surface - high-quality fibers quickly restore their shape after pressing.

8. What size carpet is best?

Carpet - a great way to manage the space in the room, but with the wrong choosing its size and location, it can spoil your design ideas. A mat that is too small will get lost, and an excessively large one can visually reduce the room.

Doors that open into the room must not touch the carpet. The larger the floor area not occupied by the carpet, the more contrast should be the color of the carpet in relation to the floor and vice versa. Key areas in the room will be well emphasized by a medium-sized carpet (up to 2–2.5 m). small, bright rugs are good for arranging color accents. It is important that the legs people sitting on upholstered furniture or chairs were on the carpet.

9. How to combine carpets with interior style?

Compliance of the carpet with the style of the interior is an important factor when choosing it. for modern and minimalism, it is better to prefer carpets in strict, monochrome colors with discreet, geometric symbols. Especially popular are art carpets, stylized in the manner of the avant-garde artists of the twentieth century.

High-tech carpets in interiors - a rarity, but not bad manners. Can not spoil the gloss of smooth surfaces plain carpet in cold shades. In a classic interior, carpets with baroque ornaments, floral motifs and French patterns.

B a country-style room will look good with rugs with a rough texture, colorful patterns or patchwork technique. English style living room involves carpets of copper, green, burgundy shades. Mediterranean lightness and romance will be supported by carpets of orange, blue-green, brown, white-blue shades with mosaic patterns.

10. How to care for a carpet?

At when buying a carpet, do not forget to check with the seller for information about the features of caring for the product. In addition to weekly vacuuming, carpets with natural pile need dry cleaning every three to five years, and products with long pile - annually.

Try to get rid of stains and streaks on the carpet as soon as possible - do not shelving. In order not to damage the pile and avoid puffs, you need to drive the vacuum cleaner brush perpendicular to the edge. Best for thin carpets use vacuum cleaners with variable speed. Cyclone vacuum cleaners and turbo brushes, useful for removing animal hair, may damage fine carpet coating.

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Agree, it's nice to enter a room with a carpeted floor. No matter what anyone says, the carpet creates comfort, and walking on a soft pile is a pleasure. Take a look around. Do you have carpets in your house? If not, by the end of this article, you will definitely want to buy at least one.

Myth 1: carpet is a dust collector

It is not uncommon to hear the phrase “Carpet is a dust collector, it should not be in the house” from opponents of carpets and rugs. In fact, this is a rather weak argument, and here's why.

Dust that gets into your house from shoes, clothes and through open windows one way or another settles on all horizontal surfaces, even if there is not a single carpet in the apartment. Only with a carpet you and your household will "breathe" much easier.

When dust lies on a bare floor, it can be easily lifted into the air simply by walking around the room. The carpet, on the other hand, reliably holds harmful particles in the pile, preventing them from entering your lungs. You can remove dust from the carpet only with a vacuum cleaner or a damp brush, which means that with the carpet you breathe clean and fresh air.

For such an industrial metropolis as Chelyabinsk, a carpet is a real necessity!

Myth 2: the carpet is a relic of the past

Of course, today carpets are not a sign of a prosperous life and wealth. Anyone can afford such a purchase. But why did the popularity of carpets then fall so?

There is a misconception due to which people think of a colorful wall rug when they hear the word "carpet". In fact, there are a huge variety of carpets and rugs, and among them everyone will pick up something to their liking. The choice is not limited by anything: carpets are made in different styles, have different pile lengths and many different colors.

For example, shaggy carpets are especially popular.

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