Well that really would depend on the climatic conditions of your area. For dusty humid surroundings and high traffic areas carpet is a complete no.

If you have air-conditioned rooms carpets look great. Of course there is maintenance involved but that is equally true for any fancy floor as well.

If you have a beautiful house carpets add to its beauty manifold. Make sure no one in the house is asthmatic or dust allergic as carpets augments such conditions. Also you have to save it from pets and small children.