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Carpet Installation Experts

Luxury Carpet

At Central Rug and Floors, we’re not a faceless chain—we’re your neighbors on Central Street. For over a century, families and commercial businesses from Evanston to the North Shore have trusted us to bring warmth, style, and comfort to their homes and working spaces with our expert carpet installation.
 

Whether you’re designing a sleek modern office space, refreshing a family room that sees a lot of action, 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?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Practical comfort. Carpet doesn’t just look good—it helps insulate your home, reduce energy bills, and make rooms warmer and quieter.

  • 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.

  • Luxury & Designer: Fabrica, Masland, Stanton, Antrim, Rosecore

  • Family-Friendly & Durable: Mohawk, Shaw, Dreamweaver, Karastan, Southwind Carpets

  • Boutique & Custom: Unique Carpets Ltd., Hibernia, Couristan, Kane, Kaleen, Nourison

Lab puppy relaxing on large custom bound area rug by Central Rug and Floorsin in Evanston, IL

What's Your Carpet Personality?

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

  • 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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