Here in Arizona, many homeowners have been moving away from wall-to-wall carpeting, with hardwood and tile flooring making for cooler rooms. Yet in spaces like master bedrooms, wall-to-wall carpeting is still common. Why? Even in hotter climes, stepping out of bed every morning onto plush carpeting is a great way to start the day, adding a cozy feel to the room. Plush carpeting in lighter and natural tones can make for a great option in a bedroom. Let’s look at some of the things to consider when choosing carpet, and some of the other places where carpet might make sense in your home.

The Carpet Conundrum

Since the carpet in a room can often outlast the furniture which sits on on top of it, getting things right the first time is a must. That means taking into account things like the size of a room, expected traffic, color, and texture of carpet when making your calculations.

Color has a big impact, affecting both the apparent size and feel of a room. Lighter tones give an impression of space, while darker colors create the sense of a smaller room. Each can be used to great effect in the right situation. Try a light neutral tone in a smaller guest bedroom to give an airier impression. If you are looking for a cozier feel in a study or an office you can experiment with rich, darker tones. Darker tones can also help a large space that might feel overwhelming seem more connected and manageable.

For colors impact on the feeling of temperature in a room, the paradigm is relatively simple as well: cooler colors like blues and greens make for a cooler ambience, while warmer tones have the opposite impact. It makes sense to use cool colors in warmer regions, as they can help impart an airier feel to a room, while in a home in a cooler locale, colors that add warmth can be a great option. We’ve discussed the rise of grey as a neutral color, and it’s true of carpet as well. A good grey can really let the other colors in a room be themselves, showcasing their natural attributes.

Thinking about foot traffic can help avoid the hassle of excessive cleaning. Simply put, when looking at carpets, consider what’s likely to wind up on them. Natural tones that mimic materials like wood or slate are often the best bet for disguising lint or soil that has the potential to wind up on your carpet. That makes them good compromise tones for high traffic areas, while a room with infrequent foot traffic can be a great place for carpeting of a color or material that might show stains more easily.

Bling out your Bedroom

There are plenty of ways to add a bit of “bling” to your bedroom, we’ve written previously about headboards with a rhinestone trim for instance. Did you know that carpet can add some shine to a room as well? Some carpeting contains subtle metallic threads that add a touch of sparkle, and when paired with the right headboard or pillows, can highlight the metallic accents present elsewhere in a room. That means floor to ceiling glamour for your bedroom.

What it Comes Down to…

If you are curious about how wall-to-wall carpeting might look in your home, come by the showroom at La Maison Interiors to see the different looks carpet can achieve. Careful consideration, and expert advice will help make sure you are happy with your choices.