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| Carpet Styles
Berber/Sisal The name refers to the natural flecked appearance of the carpet. Berber is excellent for high-traffic areas—it can stand a lot of wear and tear. It's extremely popular because it's durable and less formal. While berbers used to come only in shades of off-white and beige, now new, colorful tones of blue and green are available. Saxony/Plush This is smooth, dense carpet that's soft to walk on. Saxonies with smooth finishes are called plushes. Both have an elegant look and are very comfortable and versatile. Some saxonies are known as velvets, which are usually used in more formal settings. Sculptured/Cut & Loop This carpet has a sculptured look because some of the loops are cut and appear higher than the others. This style hides wear and tear and footprints, so it's ideal for active families. Contemporary Shag and Cable Some brand new styles of shag carpet are now available. These are slightly similar to the shag carpet of the 1970s, only with a more contemporary look and exciting new textures. They come in a range of popular colors, many with a "natural" berber flecked look. |
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