2023 Trends in Interior Carpeting

Neutral-colored carpets are used for bedrooms. Conversely, bold pattern designs are favored for living rooms. Illustration: Homes and Gardens.

Carpet flooring is becoming an essential item, not only for living rooms but also for bedrooms, dining rooms, and stairs.

In the past, many people favored neutral-colored carpets such as brown or gray to highlight the furniture placed on top. However, in recent years, vibrant or standout patterned carpets have captured the hearts of many homeowners.

Below, Homes and Gardens provides an insight into the carpet trends that will be popular and favored in the new year of 2023.

Large striped carpets help expand the room. Illustration: Warmly Home.

Optical illusion patterns

Carpets with eye-catching, visually deceiving patterns are favored by many for their fresh and interesting feel.

They often feature stripe designs, with each color square having different sizes and thicknesses, creating a unique 3D effect that visually expands the room while still adding elegance and warmth.

Jon Flannigan, Director of Interior Furniture Company, said: “Linear stripes can make the room feel more spacious. This trick is particularly useful when you place a carpet in a hallway, helping extend the path.”

Using carpet made from wool not only provides durability but also contributes to environmental protection. Illustration: Pearson Lyle.

Sustainable materials

The trend of using sustainable materials not only impacts the fashion industry but also affects architecture and interior design.

For carpets, handcrafted designs made from natural materials such as wool, sisal, and seagrass are predicted to become increasingly popular.

Lorna Haigh, representative of the Alternative Flooring carpet brand (UK), said: “Wool is a magical fiber that can be regenerated, easily cleaned, and can maintain its shape and structure, even insulate and naturally fire-resistant. This material is a worthwhile choice for your home.”

Using carpets for pathways helps fill the space, enhance aesthetics, and protect the floor. Illustration: Alternative Flooring.

Carpet for stairs

Carpet runners are catching the attention of interior design enthusiasts this year.

If you want to spruce up the hallway and stairs, this carpet can help create a layered effect while protecting the interior surfaces from scratches.

Lorna Haigh shared: “Because these spaces have a lot of foot traffic, you should use a durable woven carpet such as boucle or berber, which makes cleaning easy.”

Polka dot patterns make the room more artistic and wider. Illustration: Frank de Biasi.

Standout patterns

Minimalistic, neutral-style carpets are often used for bedrooms. In contrast, patterned carpets are popular for living rooms and dining rooms.

Using carpets with intricate patterns is like adding an artwork to the living space.

Interior designer Adam Bray said: “We often use carpets with bold patterns or vibrant colors as an artistic painting in open spaces such as small rooms or staircases.”

Neutral-colored carpets make the room spacious, clean, and minimalistic. Illustration: Behance.

Earthy tones

If you are a fan of minimalism, carpets in earthy, neutral tones will be suitable for your room space.

Choosing carpets that match classic tones will create a sense of peace and relaxation for the room.

This is also considered a wise investment because this style always stands the test of time. With this carpet, you can place it in any room in your home.

To make the room more interesting, you can choose subtle patterns in light colors that still maintain overall consistency throughout the house.

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