Industry figures show that sales of striped carpets have increased by two hundred per cent this year as influences from the fashion industry continue to infiltrate interior design, providing some fantastic, hip flooring options for peoples abodes.

For a long while carpet has been a material that interior designers have enjoyed incorporating within their designs as an integral feature, as it adds an element of style and warmth that moves beyond purely the aesthetics. Its one thing visitors will often comment on after experiencing carpet used this way even if they have a preference for a different type of flooring.

One leading interior recently remarked that people are looking for something that is a bit out of the ordinary and have the desire to make their homes individual whilst still remaining contemporary.

2008 has seen a revival of Seventies style across the board. High-waisted, wide leg trousers and floaty, floral maxi dresses are all over the fashion magazines, while Eagles and Led Zeppelin concerts are as popular as they ever were. In terms of the home, Shagpile carpet flooring and deep shades of Biba-esque purple are becoming leading trends in the interior design world.

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 discover that carpets become worn in those areas which people walk over the most, which why its important to choose the right kind of carpet 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 home and giving people inspiration for interior design ideas..

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