For much of the twentieth century carpet was pretty much the standard in flooring for most homes.  Within the last few decades however different flooring has seen a major resurgence, especially hardwood and laminate, and now most homeowners seem to prefer them or other harder surface looks like ceramic or vinyl for the more heavily travelled areas of the home.  Carpet however is still a big seller, and remains so for some very obvious reasons – it’s still the best option for certain areas of the house.

Bedrooms

Nobody likes waking up on a dark winter morning, pulling their feet out of the warm covers and plunking them down onto a cold hard floor.  Carpet will keep your feet warm and comfy at least until they hit the cold tile of the bathroom.  Carpet also warms a bedroom space visually, reminding us that it’s the sanctuary from the hustle and bustle outside – the place where comfort is the primary focus.  Also, because bedrooms don’t see a lot of foot traffic it ensures the carpet will remain in great shape for years.

Basements

Your basement is cooler than the rest of your house and as a result it should have a floor that ensures warmth.  The inherent insulation in carpet can effectively trap warmth in a home – and besides, any barrier between you and that cold basement floor is a welcome one.   Loop carpet is a favourite for basements specifically because of its cost-effective and durable nature.

Everywhere Else

The truth is even with as much of an upswing in popularity as non-carpet flooring has seen; carpet is still pretty common for all areas of the home.  There are few places that can’t benefit from the feeling of cozy luxury that carpet provides, whether it’s the family room or the dining room or the upstairs hallway. Another big reason to put in carpet throughout the house is its relative inexpensiveness compared to other flooring options giving all the upside of a soft new carpet while saving some money in the process.

Carpet remains a gorgeous and vital option in flooring and we have all kinds of textures and colours available.  Come down to our showroom and the team at Tony’s Flooring Centre will give you all the information on stain-resistance and other features that can make carpet even better.  We can also handle any installation you need as well.  Contact us today!