Frieze Carpet

One of the hottest trends in carpeting today is the return to popularity of frieze carpet. You may know frieze by the name shag, which was popularized a few decades back when wall paneling was all the rage. You remember the 70's don't you? Maybe not if you are younger than 30 but many homes back then sported a round shag rug in the entryway, green appliances in the kitchen, and some of the most hideous wall paneling you can imagine throughout the rest of the house. Now if wall paneling makes a comeback then I will be really surprised but I digress. One of the main reasons that frieze carpeting has become so popular is that people have grown tired of the standard plush carpeting that has become the standard in virtually every new home in the country. Human beings by nature are individualistic and the idea of having something that everyone else has just isn't very appealing. We want to be different, unique, and special in some way. Since most people spend the majority of their time at home this desire for individuality naturally manifests itself in home furnishings and decor. So let's go over a little information on freize carpet.  First take a look at this image that will give you an idea of what frieze carpet generally looks like:

Now I have heard frieze described as a low shag which can actually be a good description for various types of frieze carpets. Now let's go over a few benefits of frieze and why it has started to gain in popularity. For one it looks good. This is always a plus especially for women. It is still pretty unique and combining that with the pleasant appearance it is a win-win. It also maintains a nice look for quite some time. Unlike other carpets that can get matted down or stained frieze carpet tends to be a little more resistant to that type of wear and tear. Two or multi toned frieze hides stains very effectively and a good vacuum cleaner will make a quality 1 year old frieze look brand new. For these and many other reasons frieze carpeting has started to grow in popularity amongst home owners.