Buying a new carpet for your home is a big decision. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the different materials, colors, and styles. By understanding your needs and how the carpet will be used, you can start to choose the right one for your home. Below are a few tips to help guide you through the buying process.

What Should I Consider When Choosing Carpet?

1. How Much Use the Room Will Get

Think about how much the room will be used so you can pick a durable enough carpet. For example, if you need an option that can withstand a lot of wear and tear from children and pets, opt for a durable material like sculptured carpet, which hides dirt and footprints well. For a formal living room that doesn’t get a lot of traffic, you can get away with a more delicate or lighter-colored carpet. Looped or Berber styles are elegant and soft, and are best used in low-traffic areas.

2. The Lighting Conditions

Does the room get a lot of natural sunlight, or is it in a dark area of your home? A room with plenty of natural sunlight will display the color of a carpet differently than a dim room. Plus, a lighter-colored carpet can brighten up a dark room, and vice versa. 

3. How Large the Room Is

To make a small room feel larger, try a lighter-colored carpet to extend the visual length of your floors. Similarly, a large room can be broken into smaller areas using dark or patterned design. Styles with high pile and lots of texture, like frieze, can also make a large room feel cozy and comfortable.

Now that you have an idea of what carpet you’d like for your home, let the professionals of Carpet Country in Port St. Joe, FL, handle the rest. Their team has helped homeowners throughout Gulf County create their dream homes for over 30 years. They’ll help you find the perfect carpet to fit your budget, space, and home decor style. Call (850) 227-7241 to get started with a free estimate, or begin browsing their showroom online.