Top tips for choosing the right carpet
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Colour is an important choice, not only because we've all got our favourite colours but also because colour affects our moods and how we perceive a room.
- Cool crisp colours enhance the feeling of spaciousness and freshness
- Earthy tones create a quiet mood
- Light colours open up a darker room
- A carpet (and a ceiling) a shade lighter than the walls can improve spaciousness too
- Deep colours create warmth and cosiness
Just like horizontal stripes are alleged to make women look bigger, so too can patterns affect your room.
- Textured carpets are great to match the colour with walls but prevent the wall from merging into the floor
- Complex, strong patterns close in a room vs a solid colour will increase the feeling of spaciousness
- Smaller patterns are good for disguising small stains but difficult to match the rest of the room with
How can you be sure you're buying quality carpet?
If a carpet has been graded by the Australian Carpet Classification Scheme (ACCS) you'll know exactly how much quality you're buying. Carpets are graded by this independent body and given a star rating for performance and durability. Of course, some homes won't need a highly durable carpet and some office areas will need the most durable carpet you can buy, but it is a good guideline and all ACCS graded carpets also have an automatic 2 year guarantee! Visit www.carpetinstitute.com.au or contact the Carpet Institute of Australia on 1800 188 822 for more information.
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