Top Carpet Trends for 2019

Even if you’re not completely sold on the best way to use carpet in your home, it’s fair to say that the days of plush, wall-to-wall designs are behind us. Now, carpet is much more full of character—think everything from bold patterns to sustainable materials. To help you make sense of how to decorate with carpet, we’ve decided to look to the year ahead. Here are the top carpet trends to watch for in 2019:

1. Entryways: Entryways have become popular spaces for carpet, because they set the tone for a home. Even though it’s an entryway, don’t be afraid to go with lighter colours like grays, beiges, and whites. Typically you’d choose a dark rug to hide the dirt, but lighter colours make the entryway as luxurious as a living room or bedroom.

2. Larger Sizes: Carpet trends are going bigger size-wise. It’s not just 6 x 9 or 8 x 10 designs. People are paying more attention to the size of a rug and want to make sure it truly fits into their space. Since all rooms are not created equal, standard sizes just don’t fit and people are going custom. They have the opportunity to experience the luxury of a rug made specifically for that space, and they see it as an investment that they will have for a long time.

3. Low-Pile Heights: Low-pile heights will still be popular in 2019. They are easier to clean, and even with moving doors and furniture, you don’t see any marks.

4. Jute: While wool and silk will still be popular in the high-end market, there’s another material that’s worth considering in 2019. Jute is a fiber that is often overlooked, but there are so many looks you can get from it that aren’t just a plain flatweave rug. It’s also good for people who have allergies.

5. Multi-Coloured Designs: Blue, green, taupe, and burgundy will continue to appear in rug designs in 2019, but multi-coloured styles will also be a go-to choice. Designers have been bringing back a lot of colour, perhaps even 14 or 15 different shades in their designs. Since there are usually a lot of colours used to design a space, designers don’t have to narrow down their colour choices with multi-coloured rugs.

Source: Homeservice Club of Canada