A home filled solely with wood flooring doesn’t meet the lifestyle needs of everyone. Maybe wall to wall carpet is not for you, but here are a few reasons it could be worth adding carpet to your new or existing home.
Carpet is a Noise Reducer
Are you easily agitated by loud noises and prefer peace and quiet? Carpet can actually help absorb sounds from speakers, booming televisions, phone conversations and more. A home with many floors can benefit greatly from carpet because it does reduce sound transmission to rooms below. Add a thick pad underneath your carpet and you will have an extra sound barrier.
Provides Warmth
Carpet has a higher thermal resistance, meaning it will hold warmth and insulate against extreme temperatures. During the colder seasons, carpet can retain warm air longer, which can help trim down your energy bills. Carpet provides a different kind of warmth as well; an inviting vide that exudes comfort and relaxation.
Safety
Carpet provides protection for the whole family, but especially toddlers. Carpet can minimize injuries if falls occur. Do you have pets? Carpeting on stairs avoids your pets sliding, plus it avoids scratches on hard wood floors.
Adds Beauty and Style
There are thousands of carpeting styles and colors to choose from. Ultimately, your choice will reflect how you want to personalize your living space and will give you a lot more options to work with. Carpet can be a neutral foundation, or it can be a focal point with vibrant colors and stronger bolder patterns and textures. Carpeting can revamp furniture that is starting to feel old and overplayed and can change the entire feel of a home, without redoing and re-buying tons of new items.
