Colour

Colour is largely responsible for creating the mood of a room - flooring is the second biggest area after your walls.  You'll want your carpet to work back with some key pieces in your room - it could be to blend with the wall colour or to pick up a key colour in some dramatic curtains or a favourite upholstered sofa.

 

Darker colours absorb light and can make a room appear smaller - ideal if you want to make a large room appear cosier

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lighter colours reflect the light and create a sense of spaciousness

Make sure you take carpet samples home and see how the colour works in both daylight and artificial light against all those key interior pieces.  Carpets can generally appear around 20% lighter on the floor when laid compared to a small sample.