A Guide To Choosing The Right Coloured Carpet for Your Rooms

Choosing the right carpet colour can completely change the feel of the room. Its not just about matching the décor, its about creating the mood and practicality you want. Most people buy carpet to last them years, so picking out the right colour is very important. Choosing the right one can feel very daunting, however this guide to choosing the right coloured carpet for your rooms should help you step by step.

Consider The Rooms Purpose

The purpose of a room really effects how practical and visually suitable a carpet colour will be. Each room in your house will have different lighting, so trying to balance the right mood and atmosphere can appear difficult. You need to ensure your carpet colour not only looks good but also performs well for how you actually use the space.

Living Room - Neutrals (beige, grey, taupe) give flexibility with furniture and décor changes. Darker shades of carpets can add warmth, depth and cosiness, however it can make a room feel smaller.

Bedroom - Softer colours (cream, light grey, soft blues) can create a calm and relaxing atmosphere. Bedrooms are usually lower traffic areas so you can choose lighter or softer colours that you wouldn't use in the halls and living rooms.

Hallways and stairs - Go for patterned, darker and more durable carpets to disguise dirt and heavy traffic wear. Or use a bolder more unique design like sisal or herringbone, even on a stair runner to create a statement at the entrance of your home.

If you like a light carpet but worry about marks, choose a textured or flecked style rather than a flat solid colour.

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Match or Contrast With Your Décor

Matching or contrasting your carpet with the rest of your décor is all about balance, making sure the floor works with your walls, furniture and accessories without clashing or overwhelming the space.

Choose a carpet that blends with your wall and furniture colours (e.g. beige carpet with cream walls and warm toned furniture). Pick a carpet from the same colour family but a shade lighter or darker (e.g. light grey walls with a medium-grey carpet). However you can also opt for the bold contrasting style. Chose a carpet colour opposite or contrasting to your main décor colour (e.g. sage green walls with a warm beige or taupe carpet). This adds personality and character to your rooms.

Match your décor if you want a calm and seamless flow. Contrast if you want energy, character and visual depth.

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Practicality and Lifestyle

Practicality is just as important as style when choosing carpet colours, because carpets get a lot of daily use. The right colour can make your life easier, while the wrong on can quickly become frustrating.

A carpet that will hide wear and tear is important, especially in high-traffic areas. Carpets in busy rooms show footprints and flattening over time. Light carpets like cream or white look luxurious but highlight every spill or mark. Dark carpets hide stains but show dust, fluff and pet hair more easily. Mid - tones (beige, grey, taupe) are the most practical because they balance both.

Practical carpet colours save you time, stress and money, while still looking good.

Test Before Buying

It is really important to test a carpet before buying it because the way a carpet looks in a shop or online can be very different from how it will look and perform in your home.

Lighting tends to change the colour of carpet. Showroom lights are often brighter and cooler than home lighting. A carpet may look beige in the store but appear darker or warmer in your living room. Testing a sample at home lets you see how it looks in natural daylight, evening light and artificial light. It is also important because it makes sure the colour, comfort and practicality work in your space, saving you from costly mistakes.

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If your unsure a neutral carpet is the safest long term choice. You can always add colour and personality with rugs, cushion or curtains which are much easier to switch out than carpet.

Why Choose Floor Design Wetherby?

Its great to shop locally for carpet.

See and feel before you buy. You can take home samples of all our flooring to see which best suits your home and help you choose the perfect one.

Expert Advice. We have very experienced staff who can recommend the right carpet for your home. You get to see, feel and test the product properly, enjoy expert personalised service, and support your community.

Whatever carpet colour you’re thinking of choosing, or if you have a couple in mind but can't decide, we have a huge range of different coloured and textured carpets so make sure to head down to our showroom and browse the selection.

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