The fitted carpet trend is on the way back

Wall-to-wall fitted carpets were regarded as a social status symbol in the 1970s. Although in the following decades, carpets continued to be fitted by some households, many were ripped up and floorboards sanded as the Scandi chic and minimalist styles became the top trend.

Now, according to Anna White of The Standard, fitted carpets are coming back, but instead of the once popular muted beige and grey colours, bold swirly patterns and bright colours are preferred.

Designer Henry Holland says:

"After a long period of minimalism, we are moving beyond that and into an era of real individualism.”

His home features lavender carpets and red walls.

DJ Mary Charteris has a dressing room with a Leopard print carpet.

Ed O'Donnell, an interior designer, also supports bold carpets, but says that they should be made from natural fibres:

"People today want wool, jute and bamboo silk. And if the fibres are synthetic, then they must be made from recycled ocean plastics."

Designer Rose Hanson, from the interiors studio known as Penrose Tilbury, believes in utilising carpets in rooms to make them feel cosy. She says that the use of carpets is growing.

Interior designer Rebecca Hughes points out that there are also practical benefits to carpet. They reduce noise, ones made from natural materials are eco-friendly and stain-resistant ones are easy to keep clean.

If you want your home to have carpets again, visit your local carpet retailer in the Chester region to see the wide range of carpets to choose from.