PILE STYLE

Carpet comes in three main pile types, each suited to different home styles and situations, says John Harrison, marketing manager at Godfrey Hirst Australia. They are:

Twist pile Hardy and resistant to crushing, this is the most popular pile type. It’s ideal for busy areas such as hallways and living rooms, and for homes with pets because claws won’t catch on the fibres.

Plush pile Similar to twist pile, plush pile provides a more classic, velour finish that’s suitable for living rooms and bedrooms. Plush-pile carpets show light and dark areas of shading for a luxurious look.

Loop pile A level-loop pile has even-height loops to provide a smart, tailored look, whereas a multi-level, random or textured loop pile carpet will create a more relaxed feel.

1 ‘Samurai’ loop-pile wool carpet in Pyua, from $95/m² (including installation), Cavalier Bremworth.

2 ‘ Far North’ loop-pile wool carpet in Palm Cove, $53/m², Carpet Court. 3 ‘Highland’ loop-pile wool

carpet in Rain Cloud, $74/m², Godfrey Hirst. 4 ‘Chevron’ woven wool-sisal carpet in

White, $175/m², The Natural Floorcovering Centres. 5 Windsor Wool ‘Ashington’ loop-pile wool

carpet in Blyth, from $63/m², Choices Flooring. 6 ‘Trellis’ woven wool/sisal carpet in Nero, $169/m², International Floorcoverings.

ABOVE ‘Cathedral Twist’ cut-pile twist nylon carpet in Grey Mood, $57/m², Godfrey Hirst. OPPOSITE

PAGE Stainmaster ‘Constellation’ twist-pile nylon carpet in Lyra, from $49/m², Choices Flooring.