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4 Tips for Choosing the Color of Your Carpet
Choosing the right carpet for your home can be a challenge because of the wide variety of carpet types available to you. The hardest decision you may have to make is choosing the color of carpet that will look right. It’s difficult to visualize the impact that a color carpet will have on the entire feel of your home. Here are four tips that might help.
Think about Your Lifestyle
If you have a busy lifestyle, pets, or children, a white-colored carpet may not be best because they stain and soil easier than other colors. Darker colors of carpet show less debris. However, dark colors also show lint and dust. Mid tones may be the best option for someone who expects their carpet to have a lot of traffic.
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Envision How You Want the Room to Feel
Bright colors of carpet in a large room can be overwhelming. Dark colors can give the room a subdued feel. The effect of both styles of carpet can be offset by the color of the furniture in the room and the color of the walls.
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Many people opt for neutral earthy colors, such as gray or beige. Far from being boring, neutral colors have a personality that lends well with the rest of the room as opposed to being the focal point of the room. Neutral colors allow you to choose unique textures in the carpet without distracting from the rest of the room.
Choose a Theme and Stick to It
Long before the technicians do your carpet installation, think about the theme of your room. Colors tell a story. If you have warm colored walls, you may want your carpet to be an earth tone. Greige colored carpets may work well with all colors of walls. They can bring the theme of your home together. Lighter colors can make a room feel larger, whereas darker colors might create a cozier feel.
Carpet Color Could Match Your Local Climate
If you live in an area with hot temperatures, using a cool pallet can give the illusion that you live in a cool space. This would include colors like blue, gray, or green. If you live in a place with long winters, using orange, red, and yellow can increase the visual temperature of your room.
Finding the right carpet for your space takes time. Bring several samples home and place them around the room. Look at them during the day and evening as this will help you make a sound decision.
