The Best Carpets for Families
What carpets you have in your home are one of the most important choices you'll make. They must coordinate with the rest of the decor, be pleasant to walk on and, in a family home, be durable enough to withstand the day-to-day pounding of parents and children and the mess that inevitably comes with them. Even more challenging is the fact that each room has different requirements. Does this Spark an idea?
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Family Room
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Family rooms are where you'll spend most of your time. The family room carpet is going to have to work the hardest. As a result, a loop pile carpet is the best way to go, with the yarn forming loops on the carpet's surface either uniformly or with different heights to create a pattern. Loop piles are durable and if made of wool are extremely warm. A dark color is also a good idea to help hide any stains.
Hallways
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Carpets in a hallway must withstand wear and tear. Hallways are another high-traffic area and have the added problem of being the point of contact between the house and the outside world, meaning dirt and mud are an inevitability. Frieze carpets work best in this kind of environment, a highly twisted cut pile with short fibers that curl in different directions. As these fibers move, the color of the carpet changes subtly and stains and footprints are harder to see.
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Dining Room
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Dining rooms, if you have one, will have less foot traffic, but an increased likelihood of food spills. As a result, it's best to go with a dark-colored carpet for your dining room that will minimize the impact of food on the carpet and the room's decor. Cut and loop pile carpets are a good choice here, as the combination of loops and cut fibers gives a variable texture that's durable and hides dirt.
Bedrooms
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Bedrooms are quieter rooms but a good carpet is still vital. Bedroom carpets get the least traffic, but a good choice here is as important as anywhere else. Velvet pile carpets work well in bedrooms as the lightly twisted fibers are a uniform color. They're named for the smooth, luxurious look and feel they have. A combination of uniform color and velvety feel makes them a strong choice for bedroom floors.
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