Timeless carpet designs: round-up

Very berry

House Beautiful\'s selection of the carpets of the moment. Here\'s the first...

Rich Berry
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Artwork in Plum, from £18.99 a square metre, Kingsmead Carpets (funonthefloor.com)

In the detail

A luxurious stair runner creates a smart look.

Wool Kyoto in Taupe, £70 a square metre; edges with herringbone border, £16 a square metre; both Crucial Trading

Eastern influence

Stripes can make a simply stunning entrance.

Bedouin Collection Stripe in Lava, £18.40 a square metre, Your Floors

The perfect blend

Darker neutral shades suit any style of room.

Wool 3 Rib in Chestnut, £58.80 a square metre, Kersaint Cobb

Colour coordinated

Pick out a shade from your wallpaper to match the colour of your carpet.

Kosset Twist, £19.99 a square metre, Carpetright

Striking pattern

Tartan carpet adds classic colour and pattern to a dining room.

Leitrum Plaid, from £57 a square metre, Abbey Glen collection, Brintons

Calming colours

For subtle impact, choose a neutral colour with a delicate pattern.

Arabica, £29.99, Wilton Carpets (see funonthefloor.com for more ideas)