I really appreciate it when I see older materials that would have otherwise ended up in the trash being reused in home renovations.
Yes, I'm not a fan of using carpets in the house, the first reason would be the allergies I suffer from and the second reason would be the rather difficult cleaning.
I admire you for your courage to do the work yourself (you not being a specialist in this).
In the end, your satisfaction must be great, because you have succeeded in bringing your project to fruition.