Carpeting is a critical element in your interior decorating scheme. It can provide warm, cozier look to any room.
The right carpet also protect the floor from foot traffic and pets.
There are hundreds of options to choose, but you can still find a texture and color that will match your family's lifestyle and budget.
Carpeting is a long term purchase, and you should expect it to last for many years.
To make a wise choice for your home and to ensure you receive the best value for your investment, keep the following tips in mind.
1. Think about the pros and cons of wall-to-wall carpeting versus area rugs.
One of the most popular choices is wall-to-wall carpeting. Because it is a permanent, it tends to be more costly. Not only do you have the carpet itself, there is also the padding and installation.
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Area rugs are easier to maintain. They can be picked up and cleaned. You can move them at your convenience. Anyone with pets or children will appreciate its mobility.
If you relocate frequently, you might consider an area rug. After all, you can pack it up and take it with you.
2. Calculate your budget.
Always choose the best carpeting you can afford.
While carpeting lasts longer, wears better and is more stain resistant, sometimes area rugs are the best options for your pocketbook.
Carpets are priced according to how much material is used.
To figure out the cost of an area rug, measure the room and determine how much of the bare floor you want exposed. Area rugs come in standard sizes, 5-by-8 or 9-by-12, and so on. You can find beautiful textures and tasteful colors at reasonable prices.
Wall-to-wall carpeting also comes in standard widths. If you have an especially large or oddly shaped room, you may have waste or seams.
If you can't get an accurate estimate, bring the dimensions to the carpet store and ask them to help you. Most carpet stores will give precise estimates for free or little cost.
3. Consider the color and texture that will most suit your needs.
Deciding on the color and texture of your carpet is probably the most enjoyable part of the process.
You might want to give the room a warmer feeling, lighten a dark room or match existing decor.
The pattern will determine the effect the carpet has on the room.
If you have children or pets, consider getting carpet with specially-made fibers for easy cleaning. It will help you in the long run.
4. Look into carpet stores in your area.
There are many places where you can purchase carpeting, such as large stores, warehouses and small niche carpet dealers. You can even purchase carpeting online.
Each has benefits and drawbacks. Typically, any place with the lowest costs will have the most limited services.
Smaller suppliers might bring samples to your home and make measurements prior to quoting a price. Visit showrooms and ask questions.
Small flooring stores usually focus on service. They might have discounts for services after the sale, such as carpet cleaning and stain-resistant protection.
Big box stores often have financing plans. These large retailers can also afford to give you a package deal on padding and installation. But they tend to have average, limited and sometimes bland options. Their low prices can be attributed to their bulk purchases of standard carpets. Then they pass their savings along to consumers.
