Carpet styles
Understanding a few simple basics about carpet construction will help you make the right choice for your lifestyle and budget.
Patterns
Formal to contemporary
Texture–on–texture design and soft–to–bold color combinations
Texture–on–texture design and soft–to–bold color combinations
Textured plush
Whole house carpet
Most versatile carpet; gentle softness complements every area of home
Most versatile carpet; gentle softness complements every area of home
Plush (saxony)
Formal elegance
Softest carpet available; deep, luxuriant thickness cradles feet in rich comfort
Softest carpet available; deep, luxuriant thickness cradles feet in rich comfort
Berber
Natural and casual
Low–profile, unassuming appearance for contemporary to country to cottage styles and warm, personal atmosphere
Low–profile, unassuming appearance for contemporary to country to cottage styles and warm, personal atmosphere
Frieze (shag)
Casual comfort
Lightly twisted fibers create soft, bouncy, springy feel—great on bare feet
Lightly twisted fibers create soft, bouncy, springy feel—great on bare feet