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Why We Installed Wall-to-Wall Carpeting Upstairs

December 31, 2018

We recently made a very unpopular decision for our home – we installed carpet in our upstairs bedrooms! I never expected people to have such strong feelings towards carpet, but alas – many do. We happen to LOVE carpet in the bedrooms, and have missed it since we moved here 3 years ago. We had carpeting in the upstairs of our last home, and I remember it feeling so incredibly cozy and warm. We both agreed that feeling was missing in our current home, so we decided it was time!

Connecticut life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares why she installed wall to wall carpeting in the upstairs of her home, including facts on the benefits of carpeting.

There were many factors I took into consideration when selecting the carpet we chose to install. Our friend Travis owns Coastal Concepts, a company that specializes in carpeting, window treatments, and flooring, so we decided to have him over to discuss what we were looking for and our concerns. We needed a carpet that was stain resistant (because, kids!), and I also questioned if it was the right decision with allergies and asthma. Travis shared some great information with me that made me feel even more confident in our carpet decision.

Connecticut life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares why she installed wall to wall carpeting in the upstairs of her home, including facts on the benefits of carpeting.

There are many misconceptions regarding carpet and asthma/allergies that I was happy to learn! Travis shared this link from Mohawk Flooring explaining these misconceptions and how (newer) carpet can actually be beneficial to someone with these conditions. Carpet fibers actually trap dust, pet dander, and pollen and remove them from the breathing zone! You can read more about all that right here.  I love that they link actual studies, as well!    

Connecticut life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares why she installed wall to wall carpeting in the upstairs of her home, including facts on the benefits of carpeting.

We chose Mohawk Flooring for our carpet, which came highly recommend. All Mohawk carpets are CRI Green Label Plus Certified which means they meet or exceed government indoor air quality regulations and are among the lowest VOC-emitting products out there! Mohawk features Everstrand, which is made using patented Continuum – an innovative PET carpet that’s made with up to 100% recycled content which is antimicrobial by nature. The padding Mohawk uses is also anti-microbial! This PET material makes the carpet easier to clean and maintain, as well.  They’re also protected by Scotchguard, which gives an extra layer of protection against stains. You can find more info on all of this right here. Per Travis, the owner of the company we used, all Everstrand warranties include lifetime stain resistance and 10-year coverage for abrasive wear, texture retention, soil resistance, and manufacturing defects! Once I knew all of this, I was sold!

Connecticut life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares why she installed wall to wall carpeting in the upstairs of her home, including facts on the benefits of carpeting.

We chose a Mohawk Carpet low pile berber in the style Ensemble. I loved the simple texture it offered and that it was still soft on our feet. We went with the lightest color, called Chorale. I realize some of you might think we’re crazy for going with a light color, but the stain resistance made me more confident in our choice! I also wanted to be able to layer rugs over the carpet, and Travis recommended a low pile to avoid rugs leaving an indent in the carpet. I am in LOVE with the result!

Connecticut life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares why she installed wall to wall carpeting in the upstairs of her home, including facts on the benefits of carpeting.

Many asked how we handled moving the furniture, and we did it ourselves with the help of Travis’s brother! They carpeted our master bedroom and hallway one day (so we shifted all of the furniture into one of the other bedrooms), and then the remaining bedrooms and stairwell the second day (and again shifted furniture around). It actually was not as bad as I was expecting, and resulted in me purging a bit too!

Connecticut life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares why she installed wall to wall carpeting in the upstairs of her home, including facts on the benefits of carpeting. Connecticut life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares why she installed wall to wall carpeting in the upstairs of her home, including facts on the benefits of carpeting.

I’m not sure why we waited so long to do this, but we are so insanely happy with the outcome. And for transparency, our entire upstairs plus the stairs cost us between $4-5K to carpet. This is definitely an investment, but one we’ve been wanting to do for years.

Connecticut life and style blogger Lauren McBride shares why she installed wall to wall carpeting in the upstairs of her home, including facts on the benefits of carpeting.

If you have any questions I didn’t answer, leave them in a comment below! And if you’re local, we highly recommend Coastal Concepts for your flooring needs! They offer window treatments, as well. We plan on using them again in the future! 🙂

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  1. Katy Jackson says

    February 11, 2019 at 9:17 am

    Hi! Thank you so much for writing this article. My husband and I recently bought a house and I kind of hate it :/ It has none of the warmth and coziness that our old home had and I can’t quite get over it. It is also 2 stories of dark wood look laminate – yuck! It’s cold, dark and hard – and I think a major reason that I haven’t felt at home here yet. We recently came into a little money so I have been considering adding carpet but the cost is so high that I keep wavering. I think that adding carpet to our loft, hallway, stairs and bedrooms might make all the difference in the world though and finally may make this house feel like home! Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Brooke K says

    February 11, 2019 at 3:44 pm

    Lauren I love your blog and IG account! I’m wondering if the $4-5k was with labor or just the materials alone? Also could you give me approximately how many sq ft this was?

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      February 27, 2019 at 3:05 pm

      Hi! It was 4-5K totally including labor! 🙂

      Reply
      • zena says

        April 15, 2019 at 3:48 pm

        Hi Lauren, how many sq feet was your project? Thanks!

        Reply
      • Autumn says

        July 10, 2019 at 2:52 pm

        WhT is the square footage you covered?

        Reply
  3. Kirsten M Angus says

    March 22, 2019 at 3:46 pm

    Hi, we are renovating our attic space into a master suite. We are definitely going with the carpet shown here (Mohawk Carpet, style Ensemble, color Chorale)! What paint color did you use? Looks beautiful!

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      March 26, 2019 at 11:15 am

      It was a True Value paint in Wedding Cake. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Heather Lucas says

    June 14, 2019 at 12:11 am

    Really leaning toward this carpet! I’ve been searching for a low pile, simple looking carpet. This post has been super helpful. My one hesitation with Berber is that it has the reputation of being rough. Is this one rough at all? We have young kids who play on the floor a lot so we really want something soft. Thanks again for the helpful post!!

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      June 26, 2019 at 3:53 pm

      I don’t think it’s too rough at all! Not like a typical berber! We love it!

      Reply
  5. Daphne Hendricks says

    June 14, 2019 at 7:34 pm

    Thanks Lauren! Do you think this carpet color (Chorale) will go with white walls that are slightly gray? SW Aesthetic White

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      June 26, 2019 at 3:53 pm

      Hi! It’s definitely more of a warmer tone than a cooler tone!

      Reply
  6. Sarah says

    June 27, 2019 at 7:39 am

    Looks beautiful. What is the paint color you used in ththe boys rooms and where did you find the plaid wallpaper?

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      August 25, 2019 at 8:18 am

      Plaid paper is Home Depot! Paint color is Benjamin Moore Simply White

      Reply
  7. Tara says

    July 28, 2019 at 1:44 am

    My daughter saw a photo of the pink and grey floral bed spread or comforter and loves it. I was wondering where you purchased it? I also have a similar carpet in my gym and it has held up really well especially with weights and exercise equipment being moved around on it. Thanks Tara

    Reply
  8. Randelle Smith says

    August 6, 2019 at 2:04 pm

    Lauren,

    We are looking at carpet for our second floor bedrooms as well and this post was very helpful. Can you tell me the paint colors that are in your pics? (walls, ceilings and trim)?

    Thanks

    Reply
  9. Erica says

    August 11, 2019 at 10:35 pm

    Love this way looks! This has totally inspired me to choose this exact carpet for our upstairs master wing. Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Tammy Lauterbach says

    August 12, 2019 at 7:37 pm

    Hi there! We are considering doing this carpet in all the bedrooms upstairs and downstairs in the living room. Now that you’ve had it awhile, are you still okay you went so light? Do oil marks show up in the high traffic areas? We don’t wear shoes in our house so just curious how it’s holding up.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      August 25, 2019 at 8:12 am

      Yes! We LOVE it so much!

      Reply
  11. Tessa says

    August 13, 2019 at 10:54 am

    The buffalo check wall!!!! How to or from where please!

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      August 25, 2019 at 8:12 am

      Home Depot! Magnolia line.

      Reply
  12. Amy says

    October 23, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    Gorgeous! Where is the black and white rug (in master bedroom under bed) from? Love it!

    Reply
  13. Sarah Gutwirth says

    November 9, 2019 at 1:39 pm

    How did you install the layered rugs over the carpet to prevent them from bunching up or curling at the ends? Is there some non slip pad that you put underneath? Looks great by the way!

    Reply
  14. Kristen says

    November 16, 2019 at 5:00 pm

    We have a chocolate lab…. Does this carpet show dog hair badly? Love it!!

    Reply
  15. Whitney says

    November 17, 2019 at 7:16 am

    I am very curious what your thoughts are almost one year later? I am getting to carpet our upstairs and so nervous but this is stunning.

    Reply
  16. Alice says

    January 15, 2020 at 10:39 am

    Hi,
    Did you use a different color on the stairs?

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      January 24, 2020 at 11:59 am

      Hi! No, same color.

      Reply
  17. Jenny says

    February 3, 2020 at 3:08 am

    Hi! Do you the cost per square foot for the carpet?

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      February 6, 2020 at 2:13 pm

      I don’t recall, I’m sorry!

      Reply
  18. Allison Metzger says

    February 5, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    I love the way you designed the boys room! Are the dressers you have from Home Depot? If so, can you tell me the brand please! Thanks for your help!

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      February 6, 2020 at 2:12 pm

      They’re from Wayfair!

      Reply
  19. Caren says

    February 14, 2020 at 7:47 pm

    Do you think it’s soft enough? Or should I go with one slightly softer if not planning to use area rugs on top.

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      February 26, 2020 at 8:30 am

      Yes!

      Reply
  20. Betty Schmidt says

    February 18, 2020 at 11:14 am

    Hi…I am wondering about your daughter’s room?…the room with the floral bedspread and cushions. That room is beautiful!! Can you please tell me where you purchased some of the decor and bedding from? I would really appreciate it!!

    Thanks
    Betty Schmidt

    Reply
    • Jenna Schaefer says

      February 3, 2022 at 9:55 pm

      I’m wondering the same thing! That comforter would be PERFECT for ,y daughters room.

      Reply
  21. Betty Schmidt says

    February 18, 2020 at 11:20 am

    Hi…I am wondering about your daughter’s room?…it’s absolutely beautiful!!! Can you please tell me where you purchased some of the decor and bedding? I love the bedspread!!

    Thanks
    Betty Schmidt

    Reply
  22. Megan Marsh says

    February 26, 2020 at 11:49 am

    Hi! I can’t seem to find the style “Ensemble” any longer. Was this a texture or loop style? Thanks!

    Reply
  23. Hayley says

    March 5, 2020 at 6:15 pm

    I would love an update on your carpet!!! Just bought a house and replacing old carpet with new! Hooray for unpopular choices!!! I would love to use this exact carpet & color in our rooms. Im wondering how it’s holding up on the stairs, as well as the bedrooms. We will be doing our stairs also!!! Thank you!!!

    Reply
  24. Hayley Hannesson says

    March 5, 2020 at 6:15 pm

    I would love an update on your carpet!!! Just bought a house and replacing old carpet with new! Hooray for unpopular choices!!! I would love to use this exact carpet & color in our rooms. Im wondering how it’s holding up on the stairs, as well as the bedrooms. We will be doing our stairs also!!! Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • LisaInTheNW says

      July 27, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      I’m changing out our carpet and would LOVE an updated review as to how your carpet is wearing and holding up. I’m going with Mohawk and with so many options would love to go with something that I have heard a first hand follow up.
      Grateful!

      Reply
      • Lauren McBride says

        July 29, 2020 at 6:46 am

        Ours held up great! We put it in our new home as well!

        Reply
  25. Rebecca says

    March 31, 2020 at 9:30 pm

    Where did you get the cute bed spread in your daughters room

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      April 9, 2020 at 10:37 am

      Urban Outfitters

      Reply
  26. Fatima says

    April 16, 2020 at 8:47 pm

    love the little girls head and foot board! do you mind sharing where it’s from (:

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      April 18, 2020 at 7:31 am

      Wayfair!

      Reply
  27. Kristin says

    July 25, 2020 at 7:15 am

    Where do you gee your beautiful wood dresser?

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      July 29, 2020 at 6:47 am

      Raymour and Flanigan!

      Reply
  28. Tammy says

    November 1, 2020 at 9:23 pm

    Hi Lauren, thanks so much for the insightful post and for sharing your sources. Since it’s been almost 2 years, would you mind sharing how the carpet has shaped up? Are you still glad you went with the lighter color?

    Reply
  29. Samantha says

    November 16, 2020 at 3:00 pm

    Can I ask how this style of carpet has held up to foot traffic? I’m trying to convince my husband that a low pile, textured carpet similar to this holds up a lot better than our current carpet style. Thanks!

    Reply
  30. Adrianna says

    February 22, 2021 at 3:27 pm

    Hello, where did you find the night stand in your daughters room? It’s adorable & I can’t find it online anywhere

    Reply
    • Lauren McBride says

      March 14, 2021 at 11:44 am

      Hi! It was from World Market.

      Reply

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