Installing new carpet in a room is best left to the professionals in my opinion. There is, however, a lot you can do to make your room just as fresh & new as the carpet. Doing the prep work yourself can save you time & money on the installation.
Picking Your Carpet
When you walk into the carpet showroom, do not actually be suprised if you find yourself moving frantically from one sample to the next. OK. So many textures & colors to select from can make you feel like a kid in a candy store. Take your time. Eventually you’ll find yourself gravitating towards similar shades of color & textures. Be sure to take the time to get all the information you really need to make an educated choice. There’re many questions you may want to ask;
All this information can be easily found on the flip side of the carpet sample. Talking to a knowledgeable associate can put this all into perspective for you, helping to narrow down the choices even more.
Take many samples home. Checking colors against your furniture, walls, even a stone fireplace can prove to be enlightening. Do you follow? The natural light of day can bring out instant likes & dislikes. Keep in mind this can be a relatively expensive addition to your home. one that will be there for years to come. Changing a wall color to coordinate is a cheap fix. Buying new furniture, howeveris not. Throw your sample against sofas, chairs & the wood in your house. See what it does or does not do for them.
About the Author Terri Oh is a mother & grandmother who spends her free time trying to come up with ways to make the old look new, & the boring look fresh & fun again! More tips on remodeling on a budget can be easily found on her website at http://Gotter-Done.com.
