While the color of your carpet may not seem as crucial as its texture, the shade you choose can completely change the look of your space. Additionally, since some colors show dirt and stains more quickly than others, making the right selection will ensure the flooring doesn’t look dingy between cleanings. When deciding on the best shade for your new carpets, consider the following.

How to Choose the Right Carpet Color

1. Use

In dens, bedrooms, hallways, and other popular areas, foot traffic can wear down pigment in carpet fibers quickly. In these rooms, dark shades and multi-color patterns will make the carpeting look fresh longer than lighter hues will. Stains, food crumbs, and spills are also harder to detect on navy, charcoal, maroon, and other dark tones. On the other hand, beige, light grey, and other bright colors will retain their luster in guest bedrooms, formal living and dining rooms, and other rarely used areas.

2. Size

Although carpeting will make a room feel cozier, dark colors should be avoided in confined spaces. Deep shades absorb light, making ceilings appear shorter and walls closer together. This can create a claustrophobic feeling in a room that's already small. Neutral and lighter tones reflect natural and artificial light better to open spaces and make them appear larger.

3. Mood

As you spend time in your room, consider how you want to feel in the space and choose a carpet color that works to achieve that goal. For example, a bedroom or nursery should feature tranquil colors that help you feel calm and relaxed, such as green or blue. On the other hand, red, burnt orange, and yellow are energetic colors that can compliment entertainment rooms.

For professional help choosing the right carpet, contact the team at Thayer Decorating Center in Oregon County, MO. Serving clients in Hardy, Cherokee Village, and Ash Flat, AR, for over 40 years, their staff will help you navigate the selection, provide complimentary delivery, and perform impeccable flooring installation. For a free estimate, call (417) 264-7773. To learn more about their additional products, including tile and hardwood floors, visit them online.