The Most Luxurious Carpet Textures
Choosing the right carpet texture can make all the difference in creating a luxurious feel in your home. There are many different factors to consider when choosing a carpet, but the texture is one of the most important. In this guide we will explain the different textures of natural materials, to help you choose the right carpet for your home.
Loop Pile
A loop pile carpet is made via the fibres being looped into the backing. Loop pile carpets are known for their strength and durability, so they’re the style to look for if you have heavy footfall throughout your home. Loop pile carpets can come in many different pile heights, which generally dictate how soft it feels underfoot. The higher the loops, the more luxurious the feel. Loop pile carpets can have a range of textures from a soft, smooth feel to something a little firmer.
Berber
Berber carpet gets its name from the indigenous tribes of North Africa. Traditionally, these berber carpets were hand-woven using a special style of knot. Modern Berber carpet draws on this ancient technique with a distinguishable loop pile construction, and is more recently known for the flecked nature of the wool, resulting in one shade contrasted against a slightly lighter or darker background colour.
Soft fibre carpets in the Berber style can be the perfect balance of luxury underfoot, whilst having important traits like stain resistance.
Cut Pile
Cut pile is simply an industry term that describes a certain style of construction; one where the pile is sheared at the top for added softness. You can think of it as a finishing technique. This is because there are lots of types of cut pile carpet, from velvety soft, dense varieties to the more hardwearing twist styles. The one thing they all have in common is that the fibres are cut rather than looped into the backing.
Cut pile is definitely the way to go if you’re looking for a clean and attractive finish, and does especially well in the living room and bedrooms.
Wool
Wool carpet has the qualities of an all-around flooring solution, with a perfect mix of softness and durability. For ultimate softness, look no further than new wool, which is crafted from a sheep’s first shear. New Zealand wool carpet and British Wool have a luxurious quality underfoot due to their super soft texture, which is perfect for bedrooms and living rooms.
Jute
Jute carpets are created from the Corchorus plant, cultivated in India and Bangladesh and is the same fibre used to create burlap and hessian cloth.
Once woven into a carpet, jute offers the cosy textural depth of a plant-based flooring solution with a much smoother texture. Ideal for introducing an organic accent into your lounge, living room and bedroom, this design offers silky softness underfoot.
Sisal
Native to South America, sisal carpet is created from the Agave plant. This material has an irresistible texture. Tighter woven sisal designs will feel slightly harder than the loosely woven designs, which typically provide more comfort. Sisal provides more luxury in its appearance rather than softness typically associated with wool.
Coir
Coir carpets are crafted from the fibrous husks of a coconut, which is every bit as exotic and luxurious as it sounds. Coir is not only incredibly absorbent, but it’s also breathable, helping you feel more comfortable every night. Look no further than our collection of Luxury Coir carpets including designs like Herringbone and Boucle, these designs give a textural feel underfoot which is comfortable as well as being aesthetically pleasing.
Seagrass
Traditionally used to create handcrafted products from baskets to furniture, Seagrass is a versatile fibre, known for its smooth finish and incredible durability. Perfect for rugs, seagrass is non-absorbent, making it ideal for spaces where spillages are likely. Environmentally friendly and sustainable, seagrass weaves light into everyday life and offers an authentically natural aesthetic that holds its appeal. This luxury carpet material can be woven into a plethora of different designs, each as luxurious as the last.
Sisool
Sisool is a relatively new innovation created using a blend of wool and sisal, and features the benefits of both materials. Combining the aesthetics of sisal and the durability and comfort of wool, this carpet texture provides soft pockets of warmth mixed with resilient sisal fibres for a strong finish featuring superb insulation properties.
There are many different types of carpet textures available on the market today. When choosing a new carpet for your home, it is important to consider the type of texture that will best suit your needs. The most luxurious carpets offer a variety of textures that suit any decor. From sleek and modern designs to rich and elegant patterns, there is a luxury carpet texture to suit every taste. If you are looking for the most luxurious and comfortable carpet for your home, look no further than our collections of carpets. With a wide selection of textures and styles to choose from, we have the perfect carpet for you, whatever your needs.
