Like color, the texture of floor covering can make the subtle — or dramatic — difference that creates the perfect ambience in each space. Ranging from traditional to contemporary, formal to casual, see what textures best suit your style.

Loop Pile

Looped yarn creates a coarser, more contemporary, wool-like look suitable for a variety of styles. Good for disguising dirt, footprints and vacuum marks. Ideal for high traffic areas.

Level Loop

Created with loops of yarn evenly woven into the carpet backing. The higher the loop, the more luxurious the appearance.

Multi-Level Loop

Features loops varying in height for an extra textured appearance.

Cut and Loop

A combination of cut and looped fibers create a sculpted, patterned effect.

Cut Pile

A best-seller for its luxurious feel and versatility, cut pile carpet features yarns that are cut across and stand straight up.

Velvet/Plush

Soft and level. Ideal for lower-traffic formal areas such as dining rooms, living rooms and master bedrooms.

Saxony

Lightly twisted yarns offer softness with enhanced durability. Appropriate for both formal and informal areas.

Textured

Tightly twisted yarn creates a multi-colored look that disguises footprints and vacuum tracks. Supple feel makes it popular for informal areas like family rooms and bedrooms.

Frieze

Tightly twisted short fibers boost durability for high-traffic informal areas.

Berber

Ever-growing in popularity, Berbers are extremely versatile in style and especially suitable for more casual settings.

Loop Pile

Tight loop texture, excellent for high-traffic areas. Can be constructed to add sculpting or patterns.

Cut Pile

Offers the feel of dense cut pile carpet with added durability.