Interior experts highlight the appeal of wall-to-wall carpets

The release of Sofia Coppola’s new film Priscilla has sparked renewed interest in the interior design community about the use of wall-to-wall carpets in homes.

The film explores the complex relationship between Priscilla and Elvis Presley, whose opulent house Graceland boasts many lavish deep-pile carpets. Despite being set in the eras of the 1960s and 1970s, this film underscores how wall-to-wall carpets remain popular and highly sought after, even in contemporary times.

Several interior designers prefer wall-to-wall carpets in their room designs. American designer Billy Cotton says:

“I’m obsessed with fully carpeted rooms. It’s a love affair that operates on a very visceral level”

Cotton favours pattern carpets in bright bold colours. For example, his design for Lily Allen and David Harbour’s Brooklyn residence boasts a carpet adorned with a charming floral motif from the 19th century.

Dimorstudio, a design studio based in Milan, are specialists in high-end carpets. The owners Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci say that these floor coverings serve to create a warm ambience in a room and contrast well with the austerity of contemporary metallic furnishings.

Emma Burns, a renowned English designer, advocates wall-to-wall carpeting as it seamlessly blends into the perimeter of a room and eliminates unsightly gaps, unlike rugs.

Creative consultant Max Hurd converts patterned rugs to stairwell-fitted carpets, which he describes as “underfoot artwork.”

If you are considering wall-to-wall carpets for your home renovation, visit a carpet retailer in North Wales to see their wide range of carpets in many colours and patterns.