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Carpet is one of the most popular types of flooring for the home due to its soft feeling and cozy appearance. It feels great under your feet and adds warmth and texture to any room.
Although perfect for many areas of the home, carpet isn’t necessarily a suitable type of flooring for every room. It’s important that you consider the pros and cons of carpets when you are deciding which types of flooring to lay down in each room of your property.
Below, we have covered when a carpet for home renovations is the most suitable flooring option, and discussed which areas of the home that you’re most likely to find a carpet.
Bedroom
The bedroom is probably one of the first rooms that people think about when considering where to install a carpet. You will want to make your bedroom as comfortable and cosy as possible to make you feel relaxed and enhance your sleep.
Carpets can add extra comfort and coziness to your bedroom. They feel warm and plush under your feet as you get into and out of bed and contribute to the overall atmosphere of the room. Installing a carpet in your bedroom over something less cozy like hardwood flooring enables you to create your dream bedroom and build a relaxing haven that promotes optimal sleep.
Bedroom carpets provide a slip-free surface that prevents you from falling asleep you manoeuvre in and out of bed, especially during the nighttime when it’s dark and you’re less able to see clearly.
A luscious carpet will make your bedroom inviting and calm. Carpets can absorb sound waves to make your bedroom quiet and peaceful during the nighttime when you’re trying to sleep. In turn, you can maintain a good quality sleep schedule and wake up feeling refreshed and revitalised each morning.
Living Room
Carpets are ideal for living rooms of all shapes and sizes. They promote a calming and cosy atmosphere that creates a space for winding down and chilling out after a long day. Whether you prefer to spend your evenings alone watching the television or reading a book, or you’re a social butterfly and enjoy hosting get togethers in your home, installing a plush carpet in your living room makes it the perfect area for relaxation.
Carpets are aesthetically pleasing and they can significantly enhance your existing living room decor. As you can find carpets in a range of patterns, textures, and colours, you won’t struggle to find flooring that aligns with your existing interior design and looks cohesive.
Due to their noise reducing abilities, carpets are the most optimal choice for your living room if you have a large (and potentially noisy) family or you enjoy having friends around or hosting dinner parties, where there may be several conversations going on at once. Carpets will absorb some of the background noise to prevent sensory overload when there are multiple people in the living room at the same time.
Plus, if you have younger children who enjoy playing with toys on the floor, a carpet will provide a safe and comfortable space for them to have fun whilst you relax on the sofa. Choosing a soft carpet over hardwood flooring enables you to have plenty of family days with your little ones in the living room, knowing that they won’t sustain any injuries if they fall or roll over onto the floor when you have a soft carpet.
Children’s Playrooms
Carpets are the best flooring option if you are in the process of creating a playroom for your child. They are slip-resistant, reducing the risk of trips and slips, and they can also absorb some of the force if your child does end up taking a fall.
Carpets are comfortable to sit on, so your child can enjoy endless hours of play without a worry. You can have peace of mind knowing that your little one is safe and sound in their playroom, whether you’re sitting in there with them or in another room close by.
The noise-absorbing property of carpets means you can enjoy a peaceful time at home without hearing your child screaming in excitement as they play with their toys. If you work from home or run your own business, you’ll be able to focus on your work tasks without hearing any fuss from your child’s playroom.
Choosing a thinner carpet that is less prone to stains is ideal for hiding inevitable spillages in children’s playrooms. Consider getting a colourful, vibrant carpet that engages your child’s senses, or choose a carpet that is based on their favourite movie or book to personalise their playroom.
Home Office
A cosy carpet is the perfect addition to your home office. It makes your work environment more comfortable and welcoming, enhancing your motivation and productivity.
Often, choosing a neutral-coloured carpet is the most ideal option for a home office as it won’t distract you from your work tasks. It will also look and feel more professional to create a productive work environment.
Due to the comfortable feel of a plush carpet under your feet, it’s ideal for long hours of standing up, enabling you to alternate between sitting and standing positions during the workday. Switching positions helps to keep blood flowing through your brain and body, reducing aches and pains and promoting better concentration whilst working.
