The living room is one of the most important spaces in your home; it’s where you spend time with family, relax and entertain. So you want the flooring to look good while being practical and easy to maintain.
Carpet is always a popular option as it is soft underfoot. It has a welcoming feel and it absorbs sound and retains warmth.
When you are choosing a new living room carpet, you want to make sure you are getting something that looks and feels good, fits in with your existing decor and is durable enough to last.
There is a lot to choose from with a whole range of carpet types, colours and prices so you need to put some thought into it, as it’s likely you’ll be living with it for many years to come.
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How do I choose?
With so many options available, it is important to know what you need and what will suit your home.
The most important factors in choosing are; foot traffic (how busy the room usually is), if you have children and/or pets, your budget, how soft you want it to be, how easy it is to clean and of course the colour that you want. Usually, the living room is the busiest room of the house so you need a carpet that can stand the test of time and hide dirt and stains well.
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What type of carpet is best for living room
The living room is a high traffic area for footfall so the carpet needs to be durable, ensuring it will last for years to come and retain its appearance well. The durability is dependent on the material and the pile; this is the surface of the carpet – loops of fibre are attached to the backing of the carpet and the loops are either left as they are (known as cut or loop pile) or cut at a length and/or angle (cut pile). A loop pile is robust, which makes it ideal for high traffic areas. It does not show footprints and will hide dust and dirt well. The tighter the loops, the more it can resist crushing from heavy footfall. Loop pile is not as soft underfoot as cut pile though, and if you have pets it is best avoided, as snagging can occur.
There is also a mixed option; a cut and loop pile, which makes a softer carpet that still hides dirt and stains well.
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When choosing the material, there are both natural and synthetic options available, or a mix of both. Natural fibres like wool and sisal feel luxurious and give unrivalled softness underfoot. They are resilient so have a longer life and are environmentally friendly. Synthetic materials like nylon and polypropylene are stain resistant, easy to clean and durable. A popular choice is a mix, or blend, ie wool and synthetic, to provide natural benefits with functional qualities.
Manufacturers in the UK give usage ratings which let you know the durability, with heavy or extra heavy domestic suitable for a living room with high footfall.
Which material is cheaper?
If you are budget conscious, synthetic materials like nylon and polypropylene are the most affordable options. They offer a range of benefits including stain, fade and crush resistance, are easy to clean and soft to tread on. These man-made fibres are very family friendly as they are hard-wearing but have a softness as well. Carpets that have been treated with Scotchgard or Teflon are a good choice as they prevent stains from setting into the fabric.
If allergies are a concern, a carpet made from Nylon is the most effective allergy-controlling option. Nylon repels allergens and has the added benefits of being a long lasting, durable carpet that keeps its colour and shape well.
Natural materials like wool are more expensive but do tend to have a longer life. Wool has many advantages like its luxurious feel and great thermal insulation, so it keeps the room warmer. It also has good resilience, so it keeps its shape longer and even improves the indoor climate.
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What color is best?
There are many colours and designs available, so it shouldn’t be difficult to find the perfect match for your interior design scheme. 
Take into consideration the colour of any existing fittings and furniture, and choose a colour that co-ordinates, that is from the same colour family. Flooring that is a couple of shades lighter or darker than the walls always looks great.
Neutrals are very popular right now, like greys and beige, with bursts of colour from accessories such as rugs and cushions. Also on-trend are natural, earthy colours like browns, terracota and rusty pink.
Darker colours will give a cosier atmosphere and of course help to hide stains and spills better, whilst lighter colours will make the room appear larger.
Patterns are also an option; from tartan to bold geometrics to floral, there is something to suit every taste.
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Whatever look you want to achieve in your home, we can help with all your flooring and carpet needs. Contact us here to book a free estimate with our friendly and professional Herts Carpets team today!
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