Recent data from the flooring industry indicates that sales of striped carpets have gone up by around 200 per cent this year as significant trends in the fashion world continue to find there way into interior design, providing brilliant, hip flooring options for the homestead.

For a long while carpet has been a material that interior designers have loved to incorporate within their designs as an integral feature, as it adds an element of style and warmth that goes beyond aesthetics. Its one thing visitors always mention after experiencing carpet used this way even if they have a preference for other types of flooring.

One leading interior recently remarked that people are searching for something that is a little bit different and have the desire to make their homes individual whilst still remaining cutting edge.

The year just gone saw a resurgence of 70s style in many different areas. High-waisted, wide leg trousers and floaty, floral 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 top trends in interior design.

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 find 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 living space and giving people inspiration for interior design ideas..