Top Ways To Liven Up Your Home With Carpet

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When you think of carpets, what comes to mind? Are you envisioning endless shades of beige or grey? You’re not alone, and honestly, these days carpets get such a bad rap, and all they want to do is keep your floor warm and stop you slipping over in your socks before you’ve had your first coffee of the day.

If you’re considering ripping up your carpets and replacing them with other flooring options, or you just need carpet inspiration, this post is for you and will give you ideas on how to take your carpets from understated to starting quarterback in the blink of an eye. 

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Colours That Shout (or Whisper If You Prefer)

Most people switch the default when it comes to carpets. They play it safe and choose carpets that don’t really say much. And those creams, greys, taupes, they have their place in the right home and decor scheme. But a bright, rich jewel tome? A vibrant blue or a rich, deep green? These colours have a lot to say and everyone has no choice but to listen. 

And once you lay down a carpet that is soaked in colour, you deliver instant character to a room, and even the simplest of home decor is brought to life. Think of it like wearing a sequined top with jeans; all eyes are on the top; that’s the impact a bright carpet has.

Patterns That Play

Your carpets don’t just have to be one solid colour. Think stripes that lead you up the stairs and deeper into your house, or abstract patterns that feel like artwork under your feet. Patterned carpets aren’t just reserved for pub floors (Wetherspoons, anyone?), they deserve to have a tiger moment, and whoa, choosing a patterned carpet for your home can be the pick-me-up your decor needs to take your home decor from safe to intriguing.

Texture Without Looking

Texture can have a massive impact on home decor and design, and you need to embrace texture in your decor. Because texture isn’t about what you can see, it’s about what you feel. 

From the plush pile that your feet sink into after a long day at work to that rugged weave adorning your staircase, that brings more natural elements to your home while providing a durable surface underfoot. You want to think tactile when choosing your carpet, whether you need it to add contrast to a room or deliver you cosy luxury you can melt into. Don’t overlook the impact carpets can have here!

Rugs, Runners and Mats, Oh My!

If wall-to-wall carpet feels like too much commitment for you, then you can opt for rugs or runners instead. You can add them to hardwood flooring or plain carpets to give them added life and vibrancy.
The beauty of rugs, runners, and mats is that you can add small patches of colour, texture and pattern to your living room without it being more permanent or taking over the space; especially beneficial for smaller rooms where that might be too overpowering. You have options; you can be creative and layer rugs over your flooring or use strategically placed runners in high-traffic areas. It’s entirely up to you.