Carpeting

Carpets really add vibrancy and a classic look to your home. Thus, carpeting does not only involve carpet colors. In carpeting, you also have to consider the type of carpet you need. The most popular type of carpet is cut-pile carpet or plush. This type of carpet has loops trimmed to make the yarn ends pushed up. One of the most common varieties from this group is Saxony plush, which has shorter tuffs, but is packed densely.

Another type of carpet is the Berber. This kind of carpet has complete yarns that have an upright stand. The texture of this carpet is generally better than the plush carpets.

The ultimate fiber or wool is the next type of carpet. It is also generally considered as the best choice for carpeting. Wool carpets cost double or triple in price among other types of carpets. This is because its texture is the most comfy and natural looking among all types of carpets. It is important to remember that wool carpets should not be placed in areas where there is direct sunlight. This is because it will make color of the wool fiber become faded.

Olefin fiber, on the other hand, is one of the most affordable types of carpet. This type can be used either as an indoor or outdoor carpet. This is good because it has received pre-treatment so as to avoid fading.

Whether it’s a plush, Berber, wool or olefin carpet you are looking for, Kathy Ireland offers all these type of carpets. You can choose from Liberty Collection, Soothing Grain, Young Attitudes, Mosaic Inspiration and other top of the line carpet collections.