10 Jul Warm Climate Carpet Options

It may seem like carpeting is a better option for colder climates; however, even in areas like South Florida, which are known for warmer temperatures, there are people who love carpeting in their homes. There is nothing else in the world quite like the feeling of sinking your toes into plush, luxurious new carpeting. If you are one of those people who must have some cozy carpets in your home, check out this article regarding better carpet installation options for homes in a warmer area.

Natural Fibers Could be the Best Choice

Carpets made from natural fibers tend to breathe a little easier and be less compressed than many of the synthetic types. This makes the natural fibers a better fit for homes found in a warmer climate. One of these fibers is seagrass, which is a reed or plant that is processed and woven into the fibers used in carpeting. This particular carpeting material is not only a silky soft flooring option, but is very durable, stain resistant, and biodegradable.

There are many other natural fibers available in the carpeting market as well. It is always a good idea to ask your carpet installation company what they recommend for your home and your climate. Unlike most synthetic carpets, natural fibers feel lighter underfoot and help air circulate better in your home. This allows you to add the softness of carpet to your house in a way that is also cool enough for you to love it, even during the summer months.

Sometimes, Less is More

If you are searching for the soft and welcoming touches that carpeting can bring to your home, but are concerned about the added heat, you should consider only using carpeting in specific areas of your home. Choose a few different rooms where carpeting can be most appreciated. Some of those areas may include bedrooms, living areas, or family rooms. This allows you to utilize cooler flooring options such as laminate, tile, vinyl, or wood in the majority of your house, keeping the atmosphere fresh and crisp while still offering the comfort and welcoming feeling of carpet in rooms that are used most often for relaxation.

The Shorter the Carpet the Better

When homeowners think of the softness of carpet, they often think of a thicker pile that allows them to wriggle their toes down into the weave; however, when you are looking to reduce the temperature in a house, shorter style carpeting works better. Carpet styles such as Berber may be a better style choice for a warmer climate area. This lower to the ground loop pile carpet allows you to add soft touches and comfort to any room without trapping heat in longer fibers causing excess warmth.

Sisal is another carpeting style that you may find to be an excellent option for adding the welcoming touches of carpet without increasing the temperature of your home. It is important to note that some shorter style carpets are not as soft and comfortable as others. If you are not familiar with the different pile lengths and feels, you may want to take a trip to your local carpet installation company and browse through the options that they recommend for your home before making your final decision.

Realistically, Should I Even Consider Carpet?

New carpet offers several colors, patterns, styles, and textures that no other flooring option can give you. You will also find that it is one of the more affordable flooring choices to purchase as well as to have installed. Additionally, carpeting is easy to clean and maintain, and it offers a welcoming comfort that very few other floors can provide. Carpeting also provides added insulation to some areas and helps keep noise pollution in any home to a minimum. This added quietness can help your home feel more relaxed. Lastly, if you are concerned about falls, carpet provides a little extra padding and helps prevent severe injuries throughout your home.

Kuhn Flooring and Carpeting in Your Home

Kuhn Flooring’s expert team can help you achieve the comfortable look and feel of carpet in your home despite living in a warmer climate. With the help of our design team, we can make your home both elegant and welcoming.  Whether you are looking to add carpeting in a few rooms or if you want to get your whole house set up with a mixed variety of new flooring, Kuhn Flooring can help! Contact our flooring installation teams today to get set up a consultation and get answers to any of your questions regarding new carpet project ideas. We can get your new carpets installed for that cozy but relaxed look!