Collected Articles on Carpet Design, Flooring Materials, and How Homes Feel
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Over the past few months, I’ve published a series of articles exploring how flooring choices affect the way homes actually function and feel. These pieces focus less on trends and more on materials, texture, sound, comfort, and long-term livability.
Below is a curated index of those articles, grouped by theme for easier reference.
Pattern, Texture, and Craft in Carpet
These articles explore why pattern, texture, and construction quality matter more than ever in luxury carpet and residential design.
https://open.substack.com/pub/dino12/p/why-pattern-texture-and-craft-are
https://medium.com/@carpetmac/why-pattern-texture-and-craft-are-defining-luxury-carpet-again-e8bb63596f0d
https://scribe.rip/@carpetmac/why-pattern-texture-and-craft-are-defining-luxury-carpet-again-e8bb63596f0d
https://buymeacoffee.com/carpetmac/why-pattern-texture-craft-matter-more-than-ever-luxury-carpet
COREtec Flooring and How People Choose It
These pieces focus on how homeowners actually select COREtec flooring based on lifestyle, room use, and long-term comfort rather than surface-level appearance.
https://open.substack.com/pub/dino12/p/how-to-choose-the-right-coretec-floor
https://medium.com/@carpetmac/choosing-coretec-flooring-isnt-about-picking-a-color-it-s-about-how-you-live-33c7c4d7b4cc
https://scribe.rip/@carpetmac/choosing-coretec-flooring-isnt-about-picking-a-color-it-s-about-how-you-live-33c7c4d7b4cc
https://buymeacoffee.com/carpetmac/why-coretec-flooring-keeps-showing-up-well-lived-homes
Stair Runners, Home Theater Carpet, and Daily Comfort
Articles focused on how flooring supports sound control, safety, and comfort in spaces designed to be used every day.
https://open.substack.com/pub/dino12/p/why-stair-runners-are-one-of-the
https://medium.com/@carpetmac/why-home-theater-carpet-is-about-more-than-sound-e15129a7b923
https://scribe.rip/@carpetmac/why-home-theater-carpet-is-about-more-than-sound-e15129a7b923
https://buymeacoffee.com/carpetmac/why-some-homes-feel-calm-even-with-pets-kids-noise
https://carpetmac.blogspot.com/2026/01/pet-friendly.html
Short Notes and Supporting References
Brief supporting posts and curated resources related to flooring decisions and home comfort.
https://listed.to/@carpetmac/69035/friday-jan-9-2026-at-11-40-am
https://rentry.co/c6z8vn6t
https://postheaven.net/carpetcloud/why-wall-to-wall-carpet-still-makes-sense-in-busy-homes
https://telescope.ac/floor-max/tl8sspgzhcoo5ksjieoj6z
https://telescope.ac/floor-max/
This index exists to provide context and continuity across platforms, allowing related ideas to be explored without duplication or repetition.
