Selecting the best floors for your home…
There are so many options to consider when choosing the floor covering for your home. At Carpet Court, our experienced staff are on hand to answer your questions and advise you on products that suit your needs.
Some important things to think about when choosing your floor coverings include:
1. Colour
Colour is one of the most important factors to consider when choosing floor coverings. The right colour can bring out the best in your home by creating drama and wow factor or alternately it can provide you with a blank canvas to give you maximum flexibility with other interior decor. If you are redecorating your home, you may want to choose your paint and flooring at the same time to ensure that you get the perfect combination.
Another important factor to remember when choosing your colour scheme is the furniture and fittings you already have. Thinking about how your floors need to match or contrast your existing decor will help ensure that the final design is as good as you imagined. If you want to play with different colour combinations make sure to try out our Room Decorator tool.
2. Type
Carpet is the most popular type of floor covering however there are now lots of other choices including timber, laminate and vinyl. Carpet is usually chosen for its warms and comfort while timbers and vinyls are usually seen as practical options. There is a growing trend towards having carpet in the bedrooms and timber in the living zones to give you the best of both worlds.
3. Texture
Different textures are created by the use of different yarns, density, processes and pile heights. A carpet’s texture affects both the look and the feel. Thinking about how you use the room and how much traffic it gets maybe helpful when choosing a texture.
4. Fibre
There are five main fibres that are used in Australian carpets. There are wool, solution dyed nylon, white nylon, polypropylene and polyester. Some carpets use a combination of these fibres. Each fibre is constructed using a specific manufacturing process and each has something different to offer.
Wool is the classic choice in carpets and is known for its soft luxurious feel. Solution dyed nylon is extremely durable, offers great stain resistance and is the least prone to fading. White nylon is the world’s most popular carpet due to its stain resistance and wide range of designs. Polypropylene carpet is moisture resisting and provides a good budget option. Polyester carpet has a lovely soft feel and is resistant to water soluble stains.
5. Patterns
There are so many different designs and patterns to choose from. Timber comes in different sized planks and can be used to create patterns on your floor. Patterned carpets are often used by luxury hotels because they can create an instant wow factor. It may take a bit more work to choose the right the pattern to suit your home but the impact it can have is amazing. If you want to choose a patterned floor covering make sure to consider the age and design of your home to ensure the pattern brings out its best features.
6. Practicality
Depending on who lives in your home, you may need to consider how practical your choice is. People with children or pets may want to think about stain resistance and durability while couples and singles may prefer to consider more of the “luxury” options. Depending on where you live you may also want to consider cooler or warmer options.If you have any concerns about how practical your preferred option is for your lifestyle, our staff will be happy to help.
7. Stairs
Not all floor coverings are suitable for stairs. There are some carpets and timbers that are recommended for stairs because of their construction or durability. If you have stairs in your home it is worth talking through your options with one of our staff.