Recent data from the flooring industry indicates that sales of stripey carpets have burgeoned by up to 200 per cent this year as significant trends in the fashion industry continue to have an effect on interior design, providing some fantastic, hip flooring ideas for the home.

Carpet has always 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 goes beyond purely the aesthetics. Its the single thing visitors will often comment on after experiencing carpet used this way even if theyd previously had a preference for a different type of flooring.

One leading interior recently remarked that people are searching for something that is a little bit different and have the desire to make their homes stand out whilst still remaining contemporary.

The year just gone saw a resurgence 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 selling out nationwide. In terms of the home, Shagpile carpet flooring and deep shades of Biba-esque purple are becoming top trends in the interior design world.

Replacing worn out all carpet is a great excuse to transform your living space. People often discover that carpets become worn in those areas which people walk over the most, which why its important to carefully consider what carpet you choose 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 living space and giving people inspiration for interior design ideas..