The future of carpet shopping? It’s already here. Whether you’re searching for vintage carpets or round circular rugs, it’s time to take a leap into 2035. Here are the carpet shopping trends you need to know.
The Shift from Traditional Showrooms to Digital Platforms
The best place to buy carpets isn’t a physical destination; in fact, these days you don’t even have to leave your sofa. Digital platforms are increasingly taking the place of traditional showrooms and markets. The benefits? Online carpet shopping offers 24/7 access to a wide selection of carpets online and new, innovative ways to help you choose the right one.
How AR & VR are Transforming Carpet Shopping
Two key advances are transforming the way we shop for carpets. First, let’s look at the difference between the two.
• Augmented Reality (AR) layers digital content onto the real world, for example by adding runner rugs to an image of your hallway.
• Virtual Reality (VR), on the other hand, is entirely digital. Virtual shopping means entering an immersive world created by a computer.
Smart Tools That Make Carpet Selection Easier
Trying to decide between two different beige carpets? Or maybe you’ve seen some large carpets online but can’t figure out if the proportions are right for your furniture. This is where AR can help. If a carpet on the Carpet Centre website catches your eye, you can upload an image of your living room, hallway, bedroom or kitchen to visualise it in your home.
Why Online Carpet Shopping Feels Futuristic in 2025
Whether you prefer vintage or modern carpets, one thing is clear: the experience of shopping for them couldn’t be more cutting edge. Advancements such as artificial intelligence are making online stores slicker, more personalised, and easier to navigate, while AR and VR are helping to blur the lines between the in-store and digital experience.
Choosing the Right Carpet for Your Home with Free Home Trial
Ready to step into the future? Embrace smart shopping with a Free Home Trial at Carpet Centre. Simply browse our carpets online, then select up to four carpets to try at home for free. We’ll deliver them to your door and collect the ones you decide not to keep. It’s the perfect marriage of online shopping and a real-world, tactile experience. Shop the collection today.
FAQs
What is the future of carpet shopping?
The future of carpet shopping is digital, with customers using smart tools to make informed decisions and shop with confidence.
How are virtual showrooms changing the way we buy carpets?
Virtual showrooms are changing the way we shop by making it possible to visualise carpets in our own homes.
Can I preview how a carpet looks in my home before buying?
Yes, absolutely. You can preview up to four carpets in your home with our Free Home Trial.
What are the advantages of smart shopping for carpets?
Smart carpet shopping offers convenience, choice and confidence.