Why Did People Put Carpet In Bathrooms

Emily is an interior designer by training and has been with shaw for 15 years.

Why did people put carpet in bathrooms.

Why did anyone think this was a good idea to begin with. She leads a team of nine composed of colorists designers and stylists whose focus ranges from color development to pattern design and encompasses residential carpet commercial carpet and hard surface i e. Wood tile laminate and vinyl styling. It s warm on my feet another 365 baths later wrangling my water logged raucous slippery young kids out of the tub and i.

Even better it wasn t regular carpet it was outdoor carpet where the pad is attached and the whole shebang is glued to the floor. Carpet is a nightmare if you have a leak or flood. If you absolutely must use carpet in the bathroom make sure that you go with synthetic materials like olefin that are water mildew and stain resistant. The 1950s were in swing and american suburbs started filling up en masse with couples and young families before we d be haunted by the likes of mcmansions and their interior eldritch abominations with less taste than a wad of gum you.

Well at one time wall to wall carpeting was the pinnacle of luxury in home design. Sometimes people install carpet in front of the vanity and away from the shower area which see s the most moisture. In smaller bathrooms it is usually best to stick to bath mats the type made specifically for bathrooms. I will look forward to seeing your completed project.

One of the best examples of this is the bedroom. These types of carpet have a marine. I imagine drugs were involved. Photos of 1970s carpets shown on shaw history wall.

When we moved into our home there was wall to wall carpeting in our bathrooms. A soft fluffy carpet underfoot in a bathroom usually looks good well as long as it isn t wet and straggly. Many people i knew had carpet in the bathroom back then too. Don t carpet your bathroom.

The debate between carpet and hardwood is alive and well with hardwood seeing an increase in popularity in recent years. This retro renovation interview about the history of carpet although it doesn t specifically mention bathrooms sheds a little light on the issue emily morrow the director of design at shaw floors points out that in the 1950s carpet was seen as a luxury item. My mother in law redid her kitchen in the 70 s and put carpet down for flooring. However there are some places in the home that are just better suited to a soft floor covering than a hard one.

I am sure it will look great as usual. My husband pushed back. And never glue your carpet to the fucking floor. The 70s was a dark time for some people.

I like it he said. Why did people do this. But the question remains. Wet patches on the floor are bad enough in non carpeted bathrooms because they may indicate a plumbing leak or a flooded appliance.

And it can add a touch of style to a bathroom too but mostly when the bathroom is larger than average.