Understanding a few simple basics about carpet construction will help you make the right choice for your lifestyle and budget.
Textured Plush

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Most decoratively versatile cut-pile carpet
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Textured surface helps hide footprints and vacuum marks
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Adds casual beauty to any room
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Looks great between vacuuming
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Preferred style for busy households
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A great "whole-house" carpet
Saxony

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Refined cut-pile surface
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Luxuriously smooth, soft finish
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Beautiful with traditional interiors
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Adds distinctive elegance to any room
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Ideal for living and dining rooms
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Shows subtle highlights and accents
Berber Loop-Pile

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A wool-like look and rugged loop surface
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Natural, hand-crafted appearance creates a warm, personal atmosphere
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Tight loop texture helps hide footprints and vacuum marks
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Subtle patterns fit a variety of room styles
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Ideal choice for contemporary to country to cottage furnishings
Berber Cut-Pile

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A new berber look with all the wonderful color and interest of traditional loop berbers
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The great plush "feel" of thick, cut pile carpet
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Beautifully crafted and colored yarns add personality to any room
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Very versatile decoratively, ideal for casual rooms, kids' rooms, etc.
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Subtle color flecks help hide soil that might appear between cleanings
Cut/Loop

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Carved definition with cut-and-loop pile
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Accent colors spice up floor surfaces
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Multicolor effects hide soil and stains
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Looks great between vacuuming
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Choose from soft tonals to bolder color combinations
Commercial Loop

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Versatile styles blend comfortably with any decor
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Durable long-wearing surface pile engineered for high traffic areas
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Intriguing color choices suitable for professional and practical installations
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Textured surfaces provide subtle highlights