Carpet Installation: Choosing A New Carpet

Choosing a new carpet can be a little more intimidating than it sounds. Things like color, size, texture, purpose can fill your head with so many options that it can feel like carpet information overload. The number of things you'll find yourself thinking about can seem almost endless. In addition, carpet installation can add a whole new set of nightmares to the process. But, never fear dear reader, we've put together a check list of things that will help make choosing a whole lot easier.

First thing you need to do is pick the color. Piece of cake, right? Right. Maybe the first thing you need to do is decide whether you like the color that's already in the room. If not, then what is it that you want to change? Color can change a room dramatically. It can be the foundation for the decorations, or liven up a dead zone. You can pick a carpet to match the existing room or pick one that will change it altogether. The choice is yours.

You might find that color will be the most important thing you look at in a carpet. There are colors that will lighten or darken a room depending on what you want. Think about the other prominent features in the room, such as the curtains and walls, and decide what you want the carpet installation to compliment them.

Love shag? I do, but not in my home office. Texture will be another key element in deciding which carpet installation to buy. Consider the primary use of the room you're decorating. What kind of carpet would be best for that use? Shag might be good in the bedroom, while a harder texture might be good in a more high traffic area.

After you've narrowed that down, you'll also need to consider the size of the carpet. Are you looking for something that will go wall-to-wall? Are you putting a throw rug on top of another carpet? You might want to keep in mind that smaller carpets tend be more eye catching on wood floors. The contrast in texture can between them enhance a room.

We touched on this earlier, but it's important enough to bear repeating. Consider the main use of the room you're decorating. If you're decorating a kid's room then you'll want a coarser, easy to clean carpet. Stain resistant carpets are also available. Conservative patterns are preferable for work spaces, while elaborate designs can be used in entertainment rooms, like a formal dining room or parlor.

Do you want the carpet to be a focal point in the room, or the feature that brings it all together? This can be a tough choice, so you'll have to think it through well. After all, a carpet can make or break the look of a room.

Now you have the checklist. Once you've gone through it and selected the perfect carpet for your space, don't forget to have it professionally installed so that you know the job is done right.