How To Master The Wall-To-Wall Carpet Trend Without Looking Dated

Wall-to-wall carpeting has had a rough run in the past couple decades. For years, it was a staple of American home design, lining everywhere from family room floors to basement recreation rooms. But over the past decades, the look has gone more out of style, with people leaning towards fresh, minimalist spaces with flooring options like hardwood, luxury vinyl, or laminate. Many homeowners can understand the potential benefits of carpeting, but often fear the look is just too dated for their modern spaces.

But wall-to-wall carpeting isn't a quitter. In recent years, it's crept back into the scene for a comeback. Now, it's one of the carpet floor trends that is having a moment, particularly in bedrooms. It's not hard to see why homeowners like the idea of a carpeted bedroom floor — carpeting can be budget-friendly, provides sound absorption, and can make a space feel more warm and cozy. Of course, to many homeowners, comfort matters just as much as aesthetics in bedroom areas. To get that softer feel while avoiding making the space look too dated, designers suggest opting for loop pile, specifically berber carpeting. Its rich texture gives off a sophisticated yet warm look, helping homeowners relax in a room that hits the big three C's: chic, cozy, and current.

Unlike the thick, fluffy fibers that typically come to mind when you picture a carpeted bedroom, the yarn fibers of loop pile carpets have been looped through the carpet backing to create a series of (often visible) loops. One popular type of loop pile carpeting is berber, where the loops are typically chunky or flecked with color. These carpet options are soft to the touch without being overly plush, and come in a wide variety of color and style options.

There are tons of practical benefits to loop pile carpet in the bedroom. Its often comfortable, with good insulation properties -– making it a good way to warm up your bedroom without having to use a space heater. It also typically stands up well to wear and tear, since the loops are uncut and less resistant to fraying, shedding, and foot traffic.

For people who want to nail that cozy, elevated design trend taking over right now, loop pile and berber carpet has a fresh and modern look. It's typically more richly textured than cut pile carpet, appearing more like dynamic rugs than dingy carpeting. The texture adds character and depth to the space without cluttering it, especially when homeowners choose carpeting in warm, earthy tones and layer other textures throughout the space. The effect is a curated, higher-end look — ideal for spaces that you want to exude luxury and tranquility.