Plain Carpet Versus Patterned Carpet

With buying a carpet, you've got a lot to think about. Whether it's the huge range of price, the quality of carpet to choose, or whether it comes down to picking a carpet brand or carpet style. However additionally, you've also got the important decision to make of how the carpet will physically look. Plain carpets are a common sight throughout a home, but a patterned carpet makes an appearance just as often, in fact perhaps more often than you might expect. Next time you're round the home of a friend or family, take a look at the carpet they use; it's likely that a few of their carpets will be patterned as opposed to plain.

But why choose one or the other?

Plain carpet is the traditional and safe option. The colour can be easily chosen to match the room, and a plain carpet is timeless; it won't ever go out of style, while a patterned carpet might. The fact that the design is completely plain makes it a popular choice in the majority of homes, meaning that wallpaper and furniture is easy to match to the colour. What's more, a plain carpet can make the room look larger, expanding the depth of the room, which with an expensive looking carpet can really make the room stand out.

Patterned carpet on the other hand has its own benefits too. A patterned carpet doesn't have to mean out-of-fashion 60s or 70s floral type patterning, in fact the majority of patterned carpets are quite the opposite. With modern designs, whether it be simple stripes or a colourful design meant to stand out from the background, most designs these days are quite fashionable and desirable. Stripes and swirls will hold their own for years to come, whereas a more modern artsy design might not last so long; make sure when you're buying a new carpet to bear this in mind. While a patterned carpet might look great today, in ten years time it might feel dated and completely unwanted, warranting a very quick replacement.