Modular carpet tile has undergone a major change. What was once considered a mostly corporate and industrial product, designed with functionality more than aesthetics in mind, has found a second life as a designer-friendly flooring option. According to manufacturers, modular carpet has become an increasingly competitive category–even making inroads into the residential side of the business, which has spurred flooring makers to bring out new designs and technologies at a faster pace “Designers are using multiple styles together with increased frequency. Accent colors are also being used to create energy in a space.”

• It is versatile – Modular carpet tiles can be moved from room to room as your tastes change. If the carpeting that you installed 10 years ago in your living room is looking a little worn and no longer suits your tastes, it can be easily taken up and moved to say, a children’s play room or basement.

• Modular carpet tiles can easily be replaced – Unlike traditional carpeting, if you get a stubborn stain in your modular carpeting, you can simply take up the damaged tile and replace it with a new one, something you cannot do with traditional wall-to-wall carpeting.

• Perfect for odd shaped rooms – Modular carpet tiles allow you to create whatever shape and size carpeting you would like.

• Greater personal creativity – If you have been searching for carpeting and just haven’t been able to find the perfect pattern, modular carpeting is great because it allows you to create your own unique patterns.

“Much of this growth is due to changes in the styling of carpet tile; it’s just much more attractive than ever before,” she said. “But growth in this sector has also been driven by the simple fact that many carpet companies now have the ability and technology.