With modern carpets, theres a lot of room for customization and quality, he adds.

Want more design inspiration?

This is another benefit thatarea rugs layered over harder flooringoptions might not help you achieve as easily.

playroom geometric carpet

Becca Interiors

Carpeting has excellent sound-absorbing qualities, helping to reduce noise and create a quieter environment, Stivale says.

Fortunately, times have definitely changed and carpeting has come a long way.

In our own design studio, the wood floors were in terrible shape, says Peterson.

bunk bedroom carpeting

Design:Light and Dwell/ Photo: Amy Bartlam

We covered them up with a wool Wilton leopard print carpet and couldn’t be happier!

This is most easily achieved with wall-to-wall carpeting.

Wall-to-wall carpet in basement

Brophy Interiors

playroom carpeting

Becca Interiors

wall-to-wall carpet coming back

Becca Interiors

wall-to-wall carpet coming back

Design byEmily Henderson Designs/ Photo by Sara Legorria-Tramp