The dimensional elements have never been more important than today. Tactile, textural, subtle gradations, contrasting embroidery, hand-scraped or hand-polished wood: the surface speaks volumes to the human eye and human touch. The variety of offerings provide the look of a "one of a kind" product with affordable value.
Shag is back and it's high style. Starting on the West Coast and moving east, there's a resurgence with frieze, which offers the fun, funky look without dropping you back into the 1970s. Frieze is more than a fashion statement, it's a very forgiving construction of carpet handy in households with children.