Choosing the right carpet colour is an exciting and important aspect of the carpet selection process. With the extensive range of colours, textures available, and people should be considered when bringing such a versatile décor item into any household.

There is a rug or carpet to suit every preference. For those with a bolder eye and a need for impact, show-stopping patterns are the way to bring life to your space. These can include animal print, Aztec, geometric and statement florals.

For those looking for something earthier, there are styles that suit the clean, green and sustainably keen – carpets woven from plant fibres and other eco-friendly sourced materials. These can be rougher to the touch, but great for an environment built on sustainability and organic living.

Carpet tiles, often in the form of the more classic-style patterns, are great for people who want to be able to remove their carpet and wash it by hand or send it out for professional cleaning services. And then you’ve got custom carpets – if you look hard enough you’ll find someone who will take your vision and bring it to life in a way you haven’t been able to source from a local supplier.

Why choose carpet over hardwood floors

Hardwood floors can damage and gouge easily, particularly from pets’ claws and high heeled shoes, and this damage can be expensive to repair. Not only known for their aesthetics, rugs and carpets can help insulate a home, absorb excess sound and provide a cushiony, comforting experience for hard-working feet. Carpet and rugs are also an opportunity to add softness to a space, as well as add personality and character.

Where to start when selecting a carpet colour

Before making that colour and pattern decision, let’s step back for a minute. On a very basic level, what lifestyle factors should you consider when working out the colour scheme for your new carpet? There are a few things you could ask yourself in order to make the most suitable decision for your space:

What carpet colour suits my family?

Children and animals are lovely additions to any household, but both come with their fair share of messy behaviours. Kids love to touch, move quickly and bring their outside fun inside. Playing in the garden can result in mud on the carpet, craft projects can end up all over the floor, and fussy eating habits can result in plates being tossed on the ground. If you have young children, a darker colour may be more suitable for your family.

Should i factor in the family pet?

As for pets - a new pet’s untrained toilet situation can result in unsightly and lingering stains. On top of this, pets shed frequently and their fur ends up everywhere! You should consider the colour of your pet’s fur when deciding on a carpet colour. Dark fur can show up on lighter carpets and white furs stand out against darker carpets.

What colour will suit my furnishings?

Perhaps you’re tossing up between two different shades of charcoal, and you need to see both side-by-side in order to make your final decision. Or perhaps you can’t work out if the shaggy texture will clash with your clean, smooth-surfaced couch and metallic coffee table. Be smart about your carpet colour decision process – ask for some samples to take home and see how the tones work with your existing furniture and curtains. If it’s a colour you can picture being part of your home every day for the next 15 years, then it’s a winner.

Where should i install carpet?

Bedrooms and living rooms are the key areas that you should carpet in your home. Bedrooms need the extra warmth and softness as they are supposed to be cosy, comforting spaces. Kitchens and bathrooms are better off left with a hard surface due to the wet, damp nature of these spaces. Dining rooms are up for debate! This can depend on the layout of your home, and is totally up to you as the homeowner.

Drytron can help maintain the quality of your carpet:

You’ve spent so much time choosing the right carpet colour that ticks all the boxes, and all he effort wand money spent will go to waste if you don’t care for and maintain your carpets properly.

How do you then maintain the overall colour and condition of your carpet? The answer is to call Drytron Carpet Cleaning, the only experts in the inner and outer Melbourne area, to take control of your carpet cleaning requirements. Our mobile rug cleaning team are fully-equipped experts, and can travel to a range of Victoria state locations.

Drytron’s list of cleaning services isn’t just limited to rugs and carpets either, we also service curtains, couches and even upholstery. Our specialist carpet cleaning process thoroughly cleans your furnishings with no residual dampness, meaning your carpet is ready to be walked on in record time!

Don’t stop the kids or the dog from enjoying the magic of new carpets – Drytron Carpet Cleaning will be on hand to help with those inevitable hiccups that come along with family life.

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IMPORTANT NOTE:

When using any cleaning agent on your carpet test on a small, inconspicuous part first. This is to ensure the cleaning agent doesn’t discolor your carpet or have an unexpected reaction. Whilst general advice has been offered, no responsibility is accepted for claims arising from treatment proposed due to variances on the extent of the problem and steps taken previously to treat the problem which are out of our control. If general advice treatment fails call your Drytron Technician immediately. Drytron have access to industrial strength products and machines that the average consumer doesn't have lying around the house. Carpet is a big investment, and playing with some risky home remedies, solvent products and detergents can have unintended consequences. Simply put, some stains are better removed by carpet cleaning professionals.

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