What is your household like? Do you have kids running through the living room with fruit juice or dogs traipsing in and out of the den with muddy feet? Maybe you have a pristine home with all of the finest interior design accoutrements and nary a drop of dirt anywhere. No matter your needs, Interior Designs, located in Holmen, WI, has great tips for finding the best carpet for your home and lifestyle.

When you’re looking for carpet, they’ll help you choose from the following options:

• Cut Pile: There are subcategories of cut pile carpet. These subcategories depend on the fiber, twist, and density, and are called Saxony, frieze, textured, plush, and cable.
  
  • Saxony: This is the most popular carpet style. Unfortunately, footprints are more visible on this type of carpet.
  • Frieze: Twisted fibers make this carpet type feel informal and hide footprints, but isn’t recommended for areas with a lot of traffic. Long piles in this category are reminiscent of seventies “shag,” but don’t let that limit you. There are many modern versions of this look.
  • Textured: You’ll know if carpet is textured based on its uneven heights. The positive aspect of this carpet is that it hides dirt well.
  • Plush: With even heights and a clean look, this carpet type is best for formal areas. It is high and not as dense as other choices.
  • Cable: Thick, long fibers give a warm, inviting, cozy feel and look to this carpet choice.

• Loop Pile: Loop pile carpets show the loop, rather than cut the ends. This type is durable and can handle high traffic areas. It comes in level loop, cut and loop, and patterned multi-level loop.
  
  • Level Loop/Berber: This is very durable, but not as soft as cut pile carpet. It is informal and hides dirt well.
  • Cut And Loop: There is a nice textured look to this carpet that helps it hide stains.
  • Patterned Multi-Level Loop: With a lot of texture, this gives a nice look to any room.

With any carpet choice, you want to be sure to have the right padding and installation, and you’ll want to make sure to choose the right carpet for the room in which it will be installed so your carpet lasts a long time. Interior Designs can help with all these decisions. Visit their website for more information, or call (608) 526-3386 for a consultation on your floor designs.