After years in the design wilderness, the patterned carpet is back. Today’s patterned carpets range from the chic and sophisticated to the quirky and playful, making them incredibly versatile and suitable for any room in your home.

A striped carpet can draw the eye inwards and make an instant visual impression. They’re also particularly effective in larger, open-plan spaces, where the stripes and colours help to bring different areas together in a coherent way.

As its name suggests, loop pile carpets are constructed with carpet yarn that is looped, similar to the construction of knitwear – generally, wool, nylon or a mix of the two - which are sewn to the backing material and left uncut, then tufted to create texture.

Tartan has a reach and appeal far beyond its native Scotland. With its bold patterns and colours, tartan carpet can be simultaneously traditional and contemporary, classical and funky, making it incredibly versatile.

With its rich colours and dense, luxurious texture, velvet carpet is a truly opulent choice. A velvet carpet is an investment: made from the finest wool it commands a higher price point than loop or twist carpet, but can literally last a lifetime.

Plush carpets are made by shearing the tops of fibre loops during manufacture to create a dense, even surface texture. The clean-cut look of a plush carpet is particularly effective with solid colours and gives a smooth, soft, luxurious look and feel.

Twist pile carpets derive their name from the yarn from which they are made. All carpet yarn is twisted to create strength and durability. The yarn in twist pile carpets have the tightest twist, hence the name.

Carpets made from plant fibres offer great, natural alternatives to wool, nylon and other yarns. The two main plant fibres used in carpet-making are sisal and jute. Sisal is highly sustainable, biodegradable and is generally grown organically.

Geometric carpets are particularly effective on staircases, landings, hallways and other high-traffic areas, where their patterns and colours can help to hide general wear and tear.