![]() Here’s a pretty bedroom with a lovely textured pink beige carpet with mint green walls. It generally doesn’t work well with fresh colours either. How do I know this? I have been in and seen photos of literally thousands of homes and the number one, most installed carpet colour is PINK BEIGE.Īnd pink beige is the most limiting undertone because it doesn’t work with gold, orange or yellow beige. The reason I’ve given you two examples (above) is because there’s probably more carpet out there in varying shades of pink beige than any other neutral. “I found Maria after so many decisions had already been made, I see so many choices that don’t relate!” She hired us to choose new paint colours for her house because the existing creamy/yellow (shown above) was so wrong with everything. This client (below) had almost finished her new build before she found my blog. I have spoken to so many clients over the years who’ve said “Please, come over and help me choose a paint colour, I always end up with pink walls”. Yes I know it’s wrong, how much to help me figure out wall paint?Īnd she was not alone in making this mistake. One of my readers sent me this photo while her brand new pink beige carpet was in the middle of being installed with this note: In my 20 year career as a decorator and colour expert, I have seen more pink beige carpet installed throughout the home than any other colour. ![]() It now reads as a bossy beige with a pink undertone that must be taken into consideration when you are decorating. ![]() However, as I said, once it’s installed in your house, it stops being neutral. The System for Specifying Colour – Maria Killam The reason why it looks so appealing on a smaller sample is because compared to all the other neutrals, it’s the warmest. ![]() Between taupe and orange beige near the top (below). This is where it sits with all the rest of the neutrals on my colour wheel. If you are not familiar with pink beige, in the world of neutral undertones, it is the MOST limiting neutral. Pink Beige Carpet The world is full of bossy pink beige carpet. If you are choosing any other neutral besides white or cream, which is pretty straightforward–and obviously not a common choice given most people have kids and pets–the most common mistake consumers make is to choose a “warm neutral” pink beige like this one below. This is the most common mistake when choosing carpet.įirst let me tell you about the most common mistake I see consumers make when they choose wall to wall carpeting.īecause there is so much pink beige carpet available, AND because most people who are not inducted into the world of neutral undertones take the descriptor “warm neutral” at face value, they have no idea they are about to install the bossiest undertone wall to wall in their home. Inspired? Here are my very best tips for choosing one that will be beautiful without being BOSSY. A closet is another place where you can be creative with the carpet. Here is a handsome dressing room by Studio McGee with an unexpected plaid carpet (below). Interior Design by Maria Killam ( See this entire project here)Īlso, leopard prints are always a classic and so great for stairs as well! This doesn’t need to be throughout the bedroom floor but what a great way to introduce yourself to the second floor carpet! I specified a herringbone pattern for this stairwell which was a big hit in green: This kind of pattern can also be installed wall to wall Pretty green grey diamond pattern runner. These look great on stairs which is the first place carpet gets dirty. Look for a pretty waffle, herringbone or diamond pattern.Īnd speaking of pattern, There are lots of great examples of wall to wall carpet with actual pattern like checks, stripes and animal print. However, you can get a similar look with woven berbers for the best of both worlds. Real sisal, jute and seagrass carpets are beautiful, but not so soft underfoot. Natural fibre carpet can work well with either a rustic casual, or a more refined look. Here is another dramatic room with a natural fibre carpet with a pretty herringbone texture below.Īnd a glamorous room with black and gold accents (below). Want a little help choosing the right colours for your home, check out my eDesign package here. It’s a classic look and introduces some beautiful texture into a room. Like the one in the image above from House Beautiful, natural fibre or “natural fibre look” carpets are a hot trend and for good reason. My best advice for choosing the right wall-to-wall carpet is to select a current texture or pattern. How do I choose the right wall to wall carpet? And, what are the best carpet colours? Well, here is my advice. I have 4 easy steps that any homeowner can apply to make sure the carpet colours in your home are perfect. Here’s my expert advice for choosing the perfect wall to wall carpet colour.
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