If you’re thinking of installing new carpeting in 2024, you’re not alone! While hard flooring will continue to be popular, carpet has not only been holding its own but is actually making gains in interior design. When you think about the advantages of carpeting, that should come as no surprise.

Check out this trend report to help you make a carpeting selection that will be stylish in 2024 and beyond.

Why Choose Carpeting?

Natural beauty is an obvious reason to opt for carpeting, and it’s hardly the only one:

• Carpeting exudes warmth. The physical warmth for bare feet isn’t the only advantage. Carpeting is emotionally warm as well! A carpeted home is a cozy home with a pleasant and natural ambiance. If you think of your home as a refuge, carpet is comforting when you first put your feet on it in the morning and also when you walk through the front door at the end of the workday.
• Carpeting is quiet. It softens the noise of people walking around.
• Carpet promotes clean air. It’s a passive filter that traps dust, pollen and particulates. You can vacuum these things rather than breathe them.
• Carpet prevents slips and falls.
• Carpeting is great for children who play on the floor and adults who get down there with them.

Choosing Carpeting in 2024

2024 carpet trends align with what carpeting does best. It’s comfortable, it’s cozy and the colors and design options keep you abreast of current fashions. Homeowners are choosing colors, patterns and textures that highlight this plush flooring at its best.

Carpet Colors: Bringing Nature Indoors

People are entranced by the colors of nature, and the 2024 carpeting palette brings outdoor colors to your great indoors. Neutrals such as beige, cream, and related tones are timeless choices. However, don't shy away from other tones, especially bolder colors like natural shades of blues and greens. The most effective greens will be ones that are inviting yet complex, just like the green outside your window.

Light carpet shades go with any furniture and decor. Darker tones limit the complementary color choices, but the results can be stunning. Dark carpets have long been favorites for hallways and staircases, but they can translate to living rooms as well. In larger rooms, they work best when the ceiling is high and the lighting is good.

The Magic of Patterns

A carpet doesn’t need bold color to bring something extra to its space. In 2024, we’ll see patterns that make any carpet, even a neutral color, stand out from the ordinary! Patterns have long been popular in bedrooms and hallways, but now they’re more prominent in living rooms and dining rooms as well.

“Curvilinear” is growing as an important buzzword in interior design. Curves continue to gain exposure in sofas, chairs and tables, and now they’re finding their way into carpeting patterns. This year’s circular patterns are often small and repetitive, and that plays well with the natural colors that are in vogue, as repetition subtly reminds us of regeneration in the natural world. A lot of patterns, particularly in larger rooms, will be muted; often they will be abstract and hint at an outdoor expanse on a pleasant day.

Stripes will maintain their classic popularity, whether muted or bold, straight or wavy. They continue to be a hit, especially in bedrooms. Unobtrusive geometric patterns will also be favored, chosen for their touch of modernity. A few bold patterns may be found, but more often this year’s patterns will be subtle, adding life to a room without taking over.

Textured Carpet: More Than Just Comfort

Plushly textured carpets are a joy to walk on, and they’re a 2024 style winner as well! A deep pile not only keeps your space toasty but also provides a visual anchor for the room. If the ambiance of your room calls for a neutral color with little or no pattern, texture is a trick that makes your carpeting do more.

A high pile carpet, with loops that stand out, sets a tone of its own and permeates a living space with its lush look and feel. Another thing you’ll see is mixed pile heights; it’s a way of using texture to create patterns.

Sustainable Carpet Choices

Carpet is uniquely positioned for the homeowner who wants a product that is good not only for the home but also for the environment. 2024 will place an emphasis on carpets that are not only durable and beautiful but also sustainably sourced.

When it comes to the trifecta of hardiness, attractiveness and sustainability, it’s hard to beat wool! Wool is insulating, long-lasting and surprisingly resistant to stains. It’s renewable and biodegradable. Look for wool that’s colored with natural dyes. Less commonly used natural substances such as sisal and seagrass will also be making an appearance in some eco-conscious homes.

For reliably clean indoor air, look for GREENGUARD certification. GREENGUARD-certified products have been tested to ensure that they have low chemical emissions to keep your home and family safe and healthy.

More Than a Floor Covering

Carpeting covers your floor and provides a comfy surface to walk on, and, in 2024, it’s a fashion leader as well. There are so many ways for it to make a statement! This year’s carpeting reflects nature in its colors, and it boosts the intrigue factor with patterns and texture. As always, carpet is a top choice for sustainability. When you envelop your floors with the cozy embrace of a carpet, you create a space that’s as inviting as it is fashionable!