You want your home to be cosy and welcoming, especially during a cold winter. Carpet is perfect for that warm and inviting feel, plus it has many added advantages like its softness underfoot and natural insulating qualities.
Why choose carpet?
A plush, comfortable carpet can make all the difference to a room when the weather is chilly. There’s nothing like a 
soft, cushioned feel underfoot on a winter day.
Wall to wall carpet, the most comfortable kind of flooring, has made a comeback recently and is much easier on the feet and joints thanks to its cushioning. Whatever your budget, you can find a cosy carpet which looks gorgeous.
Having carpet keeps the room warmer as it is a great thermal insulator. The room will warm up faster, with less energy than a hard wood floor, because carpet has a low density. It can even help reduce your heating bills, as it traps and retains the warmth in the room.
Carpet also keeps your home quieter as it absorbs sound so well, ideal for not waking up the kids once you’ve finally got them to sleep! It also gives a soft landing for any falls, especially on the stairs, which is great if you have young children or older people in your household.
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Which carpet is the cosiest?
Wool carpets are always a great choice for a cosy room, they are luxurious and indulgent. They are soft underfoot, allowing you to go barefoot in the lounge or bedroom without feeling the cold.
This natural material is non-allergenic and actually improves the air quality by trapping dust particles in the air. Although it can be more expensive than synthetic carpets, it is worth the investment as it is long lasting and durable. Wool has natural flame resistance and energy efficiency, trapping the heat in the room to make it warmer. Another advantage is that wool is eco-friendly as it is a sustainable material.
A more cost effective alternative to pure wool is a wool mix carpet. Usually, this is a mix of 80% wool and 20% synthetic, which adds durability.
Synethic carpets can also be super soft, like those with polypropylene fibres. These are great for family homes, where there is likely to be heavy foot traffic, but you still want that indulgent feel. Robust and durable, they are easy to keep clean and retain their appearance well over the years.
Cut pile carpets are the softest, especially velvet (also known as plush) and freize. This means that the loops of fibre attached to the carpet backing are cut at a length and/or angle rather than left intact, which is called looped pile.
Make sure you check the Tog rating, which is the thermal insulation, to get an idea of how warm the carpet will be. Underlay also gives an extra layer of insulation and makes the carpet even softer underfoot.
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How to keep them at their best
Once you have your perfect carpet installed, you want to keep it looking and feeling like new. Carpet is easy to maintain with regular vacuuming, at least once a week. Make sure you have a vacuum cleaner with decent suction, so it has the power to suck dirt and dust out from the carpet fibres. Use a vacuum cleaner with a beater bar and/or brushes for a cut pile carpet, but for a loop pile carpet, you need one without a beater bar or brush.
It’s also a good idea to have some clean cloths, white paper towels and stain remover to hand in case of any spills. The sooner you can deal with them, the less likely they are to stain (see here for our guide to dealing with stains).
Yearly professional cleaning will also help maintain your carpet, get rid of any germs and stains, and bring back that fresh feeling.
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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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