How to select carpet colours for your house

Choosing carpet colours for the house sounds so easy until you actually have to do it. Whatever decision you make is one which you will have to live with for many years. To make your choice easier, here are a few things to consider before making a final decision.

What to consider

The colour choice is about more than which colour you like the most. It is about what will fit best where you want to put it. Answer these questions before choosing a colour. Where will it be installed?
Different rooms have different carpet needs. A high traffic area like the hallway or living room requires easy to clean colours which will hide dirt. Carpets which are too light in colour show dirt whilst carpets which are too dark show lint. Bold colours are stimulating and work best in offices and kids' room. Colours with bits of gray are softer and good for a family room or bedroom. What is the size of the room?
The size of the room needs to be considered when choosing a colour. Small rooms or ones with low ceilings need neutral colours like beige and champagne to make them look bigger. However, larger rooms look better with bold colours which contrast the wall colour for a cosy feel . What is the lighting in the room?
The lighting in the room affects the tone and shade of the colour. The colour of a carpet in a room with lots of light looks different from a dim and darker room. The colour of the carpet also has an effect on the light. Lighter carpets tend to reflect and multiply light, whilst darker colours absorb the light.
What colour is your furniture?
Your carpet will most likely outlast your sofa and other furnishings in the room. At the very least, it will outlast your personal preferences. Choosing a colour which will go with any sofa colour is important. The right carpet colour will still complement your furnishings. Beige and light browns look good with most colour choices, even if you decide to go from a green sofa to a cranberry red one. What is the wall colour? To keep with a colour theme, many choose a shade darker or lighter than the wall colour. Make sure that your carpet colour either complements or contrasts the wall colour.

Choosing a colour

Warm colours make the room feel warmer and cosier whilst cooler colours make a room feel cooler and look formal. Shops like Shaw Flooring offer swatches to take home, so you can see how the colour looks in each room. Alternatively, if you can't find the perfect colour, you can choose carpet dyeing for an existing carpet.