6 Common Carpet Types and Where to Place Them

The right carpet depends on where it will live. Here are six common styles, what each is like underfoot and where they work best around the home.

• Twist

  Smooth and hard-wearing, and good at hiding marks and scuffs. Best for high-traffic living rooms and hallways.

• Loop pile

  Cosy, practical and naturally stain-resistant. Great for stairs, hallways, playrooms and basements, though pets can catch it with their claws.

• Saxony

  Luxurious, deep and soft, but its lower pile density shows marks and footprints. Best kept to bedrooms.

• Berber

  Affordable, dense and low maintenance. Suits almost anywhere except kitchens and bathrooms, and works for young families.

• Velvet

  Smooth, elegant and long-lasting with a plush feel. For any room where you want a touch of luxury.

• Cut and loop

  Versatile and durable, with mixed pile heights that hide stains and dents. Good almost anywhere and for young families.

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