Tom and Lucia Nardini, owners of Quality Carpet & Interiors

     With a chill now in the air, the most obvious benefit of carpet is warmth. Carpet is the ideal choice for bedrooms, family rooms, stairs, and other areas where warmth underfoot is crucial. But that is just the beginning of how carpet can enhance the comfort of your home and your lifestyle.

Historically, carpet is the most practical, fashionable and versatile flooring choice, and it accounts for more than half of all flooring purchases made each year. In fact, carpet has outsold every other type of floor covering for nearly 50 years.

Carpet offers many advantages that other flooring choices do not. There are some of the unique benefits that carpeting can add to your home: 

Insulation - Carpet and carpet padding provide an extra layer of insulation between floors of your home. In fact, depending on its density and weight, carpet contributes to the R-value of a home, adding to its energy efficiency.

Safety - Carpet provides a non-slip surface to prevent accidents and a natural cushion in the event of a fall. This is especially important for young children and the elderly.

Sound Reduction - Carpeting reduces noise better than any other flooring choice. In fact, carpet dampens noise in three ways: reducing surface noise from foot traffic, absorbing airborne sound and blocking transmission of sound between floors. These qualities are especially valuable in apartments and semi-detached homes.

Surface Cosmetics - The addition of carpeting to a room can disguise existing floor damage and hide other irregularities such as uneven or warped floors.

Cleaner Air - Scientific studies have shown that carpet can improve indoor air quality by trapping potential allergy-causing particulates - if the carpet is properly cleaned and maintained.

Decorating Flexibility - Carpeting is the foundation of any room's décor. And because it is available in so many textures and colors, carpet creates an unlimited number of possibilities for decorating. From neutral tones and rich solids to patterned carpets that complement furniture, carpet is an important element in your decorating plans.