27 Mar Choosing your Bedroom Carpeting

Carpeting is a traditional floor covering for bedrooms to produce a soft and romantic feel. It also provides a buffer when you first get out of bed. Instead of stepping onto a cold, hard floor, your feet are treated to warmth and comfort. When the bedroom is carpeted, it will also provide a soft and warm transition from the floor to the covers.

It also provides plush cushioning and produces a comforting feel that the mind responds to in preparation for slumber and aids in dampening sound for restful sleep. The thicker the carpeting you choose, the more noise it will mitigate to enhance the serenity of the bedroom. Carpeting is an excellent choice for the low-traffic bedroom area.

There are a number of factors to consider when choosing your bedroom carpet. If you have pets that go in the bedroom, carpets with looped piles can snag on dog and cat nails. Conversely, low-profile carpeting provides less of a snagging hazard.

Another consideration is how eco-friendly you want to be in your choice. Most of the floor coverings are produced from non-renewable resources. However, new technology and innovations in manufacturing processes now offer carpeting selections crafted from natural and renewable fibers that range from jute, bamboo and sisal to wool, coir, seagrass and cotton.

You can choose from cut or uncut carpet pile. Carpeting with an uncut pile is manufactured by loops of fabric that are threaded through matting. If the loops are left uncut, it’s called a loop pile, also known as a Berber pile carpet. This type is typically resistant to staining, easy to maintain, and quite durable.

When the loops of fiber in a carpet are cut, the result is non-looped single strands throughout. Depending on the angle and the way the loops are cut will determine the texture and feel of the carpet, but it’s typically soft and fluffy. It’s always best to shop around, experience the feel of different types of carpeting, and consult with a professional about the best choice for your individual situation.