Don't worry about the latest trend, but concentrate on creating your own personal style. Start by determining your lifestyle - A busy family? A lot of entertaining? Homes a haven? Empty nest? Your lifestyle will determine the level of performance you require. Busy homes require a practical, durable carpet and state-of-the-art stain resistance is important if you entertain a lot or have small children. Many people are looking at innovative, high-performance commercial styles for their homes. (M&R Carpet has a great selection of these.)

Should I choose a color that I love or one that won't go out of style in a few years?
First determine if you are (re) carpeting for yourself or the eventual resale of your home. Since carpet is a major investment, it is always safe to choose a color that will last through several decorating changes. Neutral colors will work with a variety of color schemes.

Natural colors, like forest greens, ocean side blues and sandy beiges will also have longevity and wide ranging appeal.

If it's your own home and you plan to live with your choices - go with a color you love! It's better to live with the color you love than with a compromise.

How do I put together my color scheme?
Refer to your magazine file again. Decide what colors you would like to work with. Do you have existing fabrics? Are you looking at new upholstery or wall coverings? The colors in these items start to form a palette for your room. For example, you can choose an accent color in a floral sofa fabric or choose a neutral that compliments several other colors in the room.

The walls and floors are the painter's canvas of your room - they provide the background. It is usually best to keep the walls and the floor in the same color family, but contrasts can provide a bold, dramatic effect.

Don't forget that you can combine different carpet colors by using borders or inlays - your M&R Carpet retailer can help you design something special! Custom area rugs are a great way to warm up hardwood floors and add color to your room. Again, your M&R Carpet retailer can give you some great ideas.

Where do M&R Carpet’s designers come up with their colors?
It is important for us at M&R Carpet to understand current and upcoming trends in home furnishings. Our carpets work beautifully with many of the top selling fabrics, wall coverings, upholstery and paint colors.

We also get inspired! With all the current interest in nature and the environment, we don't have to go far to study the colors of the sea, the shore, a beautiful garden or a sunset.
 

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