Carpet, Custom Rugs & Expert Installation
For over a century, Central Rug and Floors has helped homes and businesses across Evanston and the North Shore find carpet that balances comfort, craftsmanship, and lasting style. We provide professional carpet sales, carpet installation, and custom area rugs.
Whether you’re designing a sleek modern office space, refreshing a family room that sees a lot of traffic, or creating a custom area rug that’s one-of-a-kind, our team is here to guide you—personally. We’ll help you pick colors, textures, and patterns that fit your lifestyle and last for years. Did you know carpet can actually lower energy bills? Cozy, soft, and naturally insulating—it’s comfort that pays you back.
Why Choose Carpet from Central?
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Personal guidance, not guesswork. Our specialists know the latest styles, textures, and installation methods—and we take the time to match you with flooring that actually fits your lifestyle.
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Our Incredible Inventory. Visit to our expanded and newly remodeled showroom or select one of our in-stock carpets for your home and available for quick installation. Have extended time for planning? Check out the offerings from our Flooring America partner.
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Custom rugs, your way. Love a carpet but need it as a unique rug? We can create a custom area rug from nearly any carpet we carry.
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Practical comfort. Carpet doesn’t just look good—it helps insulate your home, reduce energy bills, and make rooms warmer and quieter.
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Durability meets design. From stain-resistant fibers for busy families to luxury textures for statement spaces, we help you balance beauty and performance.
Carpet Brands We Trust
We curate a mix of trusted names and boutique finds so you get the best balance of quality, design, and value.
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Luxury & Designer: Fabrica, Masland, Stanton, Antrim, Rosecore
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Family-Friendly & Durable: Mohawk, Shaw, Dreamweaver, Karastan, Southwind Carpets
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Boutique & Custom: Unique Carpets Ltd., Hibernia, Couristan, Kane, Kaleen, Nourison
Find Your Carpet Style
Find out which style of carpet matches your vibe—and your lifestyle.
Q1. What’s a typical Saturday in your home?
A) Hosting brunch with friends (lots of foot traffic + coffee cups everywhere)
B) Netflix marathon, blanket fort, maximum coziness
C) Kids + pets running wild, aka “stain central”
D) Quiet reading nook with tea and plants
Q2. Pick your dream room aesthetic:
A) Sleek and modern with bold accents
B) Warm and classic, think timeless comfort
C) Fun, colorful, and durable (life happens here)
D) Natural, eco-friendly, calm vibes
Q3. Which word best describes your style?
A) Sophisticated
B) Cozy
C) Practical
D) Earthy
Q4. Biggest flooring fear?
A) Carpet looking “outdated”
B) Cold, echo-y rooms without carpet
C) Red wine + spaghetti night disasters
D) Choosing something that isn’t sustainable
Your Carpet Personality
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Mostly A’s → The Trendsetter
You love statement looks. Patterned carpets, bold loops, and designer lines like Stanton or Fabrica will make your space pop. -
Mostly B’s → The Classic Comfort Lover
You’re all about cozy vibes. Plush textures and timeless neutrals from Karastan or Mohawk are your perfect match. -
Mostly C’s → The Real-Life Hero
Life is messy, but your floors don’t have to be. Stain-resistant, durable picks from Shaw or Dreamweaver keep up with kids, pets, and spills. -
Mostly D’s → The Naturalist. You care about wellness and the planet. Eco-friendly fibers and earthy textures from brands like Godfrey Hirst or Hibernia will make you feel grounded.
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Our Carpet Installations Gallery
We’ll let our recent carpet installations do the talking.
Explore our gallery to see how Central Rug and Floors has transformed homes throughout Evanston and the North Shore. From classic to contemporary, each space reflects our commitment to quality, design, and lasting value.
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