carpets play in beautifying the interiors of our home

More to carpets than just the beauty.

We all are aware of the role carpets play in beautifying the interiors of our home but the fact is that most of us are unaware that carpets are more than just a product that enhance the appearance of the room. Here are five points that you may or may not know about carpets.

1. Cozy and attractive
Let us go for the most obvious fact about carpets first. Carpets come in various styles and materials that you can choose from a wide variety that suits your tastes and needs, as well the interior of your home. Also, wouldn’t it be nice if you stepped on a warm carpet on a cold winter morning that on the cold hard tile? It adds warmth to the room. Sometimes a carpet alone can convert a cold and dark room into a warm comfy room.
2. Touch and feel
Carpets made of soft materials give you a good sense of touch and feel. Anyone would prefer carpets over hard and rough tiled floor.
3. Easiest flooring option
Carpets are easier to clean and maintain. Compared to hardwood and granite floors, it is easier to clean. The cleaning process has become easier with new spray cleaners. With proper and routine cleaning, you can maintain the beauty of the carpets making it look clean and recently installed, over the years. This saves money.
4. Safety
When you fall, if you fall on a carpet rather than a hard floor, you are less prone to have injuries. At homes with kids, it is better to have carpets as the kids slip and fall often.
5. Sound proofing
Carpets reduce the sound of impact when something falls down. This is one thing but it is not known to many that carpet possess acoustic properties that allows it to absorb sound waves. Sound waves fall on carpet and doesn’t bounce off causing reflections and reverberations. The absorption property of carpet allows it to control noise in the room to a level. But the role carpets play in sound proofing a room is almost insignificant if not used in the most effective way.

Use tiled carpeting, if wall-to-wall carpeting doesn’t match the interiors of the room. Carpet rounds, round or oval shaped, can be laid on the floor or stepping stones or the sorts and contrasting colors or textures can be used. On an open loft, it may be necessary to differentiate living areas and this can be done using carpeting. Carpets of distinctive colors or textures can be used in the hallways and main walkways.
Carpets come with variety of options. Mold-free carpets are a type of carpets that are resistant to mold which was a common carpeting problem in the past. There are materials that can trap various pollutants. Thus carpets can not only make your home look attractive, it can also help keep it clean. Environment friendly carpets made of recycled materials are also available. A two in one way for beautifying your home and doing something for Earth.
Above facts have made carpeting an option the interior designers cannot ignore.