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Recent data from the flooring industry indicates that sales of striped carpets have burgeoned by around 200 per cent this year as leading trends in the fashion industry continue to infiltrate interior design, providing some fantastic, hip flooring solutions for the home.

Carpet has always been a material that interior designers have enjoyed incorporating within their designs, as it adds an element of style and warmth that goes beyond aesthetics. Its one thing people frequently comment on after experiencing carpet used this way even if theyd previously had a preference for other types of flooring.

It has been noted by one interior designer that people are looking for something that is a little bit different and have the desire to make their homes unique whilst still remaining contemporary.

The year just gone saw a revival of 70s style in many different areas. High-waisted, wide leg trousers and floaty, floral maxi dresses litter the fashion magazines, while Eagles and Led Zeppelin concerts are as popular as they ever were. In regards to the home, Shagpile carpet flooring and deep shades of Biba-esque purple are becoming leading trends in the interior design world.

If you find that your carpet is beginning to look worn this can be great impetus to revitalise your home with a new carpet. People often discover that carpets appear worn in those areas which people walk over the most, which why its important to carefully consider what carpet you choose for these areas. The Fun on the Floor campaign is a great example of how different kinds of carpet can be so effective at completely transforming different parts of a home and giving people inspiration for interior design ideas..