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New Carpet

countrylady — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 06:35:38 GMT

Putting new carpet in large livingroom/

I need help!

I'm leaning toward a darkish green.

Green is supposed tobe calming...maybe bedroom, too/

I have to put in carpet because I fall a lot.

I live alone.

Re: New Carpet

K9buddy — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 06:48:59 GMT

Not dark green. If you fall a lot, you should get a light color so if there’s anything on the floor that’s a tripping hazard, you’ll see it. The floor isn’t what’s calming, it’s your wall color and accessories that should be calming. Why are you falling a lot?

Re: New Carpet

Kachina624 — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 06:54:06 GMT

Dark green would make your room very dark and it shows every piece of dead grass, lint, threads, anything that might be tracked inside. Do you have a pet? Dark carpet would be a nightmare. I'd go with a medium shade of some other color, maybe beige or blue.

Re: New Carpet

RealtyGal2 — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 09:24:44 GMT

@countrylady wrote:
Putting new carpet in large livingroom/
I need help!
I'm leaning toward a darkish green.
Green is supposed tobe calming...maybe bedroom, too/
I have to put in carpet because I fall a lot.
I live alone.

I made the mistake of putting in off white, but later saw a carpet in a new home that was the perfect color. It was kind of a gray/green frizze (I am probably spelling this wrong). It is not dark, but goes with everything and is not too light to show tracking or too dark to show little threads and light things. It was also very restful. That is what I woud use the next time around. Also, the frizze lasts forever.

Re: New Carpet

SXMGirl — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 10:52:00 GMT

@countrylady I would stay away from any dark color. If you need a green carpet, go with a very light grey/green. Dark colors can hide items that can easily be stepped on and cause a balance problem. Also, dark colors show dirt more. You will get tired of it very quickly, and then that becomes a big waste of money.

I remember when we were first looking to buy a home in our area, we went into a model home and the carpets were a dark forest green. It did not look good and I still remember it very well, especially since I pass that home every day.

Re: New Carpet

Harpa — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:33:34 GMT

The color that @RealtyGal2 described is a very neutral color. A muted, cool-toned green, which is what I chose for the rug under my piano. (For me, I wanted the accent colors, too.)

On the other hand, here is a Royal Palace dark green:

Whether or not you want a pattern, probably not, since you are getting carpet, there is a big difference in the shade of greens when it comes to decorating.

The point is, dark green is not neutral. You almost have to have a huge room (which you do have) and the right, strong colored furniture, like in a home library.

Beiges can be a bit boring.

Of course, color choices are personal, and your space & furniture also dictates what may be a better suit.

Re: New Carpet

Meowingkitty — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:15:22 GMT

When we built our house in 1986 we chose forest green carpet throughout. We chose it because it was different from the beige, tan that was popular at the time. I really liked it initially until it always had a whitish cast of cat hair on it. I could vacuum it every day and it still showed every piece of fur and lint. We got rid of that carpet after about 5 years and went with wood and tile.

Re: New Carpet

queendiva — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 12:55:42 GMT

I did new carpet in much of my home last fall. I suggest a medium tan or beige for a rug or wall to wall. Nothing too light. Dark colors, including green, are just as bad as cream/ white as dark colors show everything all day, every day.

I am more concerned that you "fall a lot" and live alone. Just a suggestion, but perhaps it is time to think about moving to an assisted living community more than new carpet. Carpet will not help if you fall and break bones and/ or cannot get up.

Please talk to someone about this- today!

Re: New Carpet

Mom2Dogs — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:22:11 GMT

@countrylady ....just a heads up, a friend of mine put navy blue carpet in the living room, it was beautiful, but showed absolutely every piece of string, lint, etc.

Re: New Carpet

NYCLatinaMe — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:55:08 GMT

Why do you fall a lot? Smooth non-carpet surfaces are easier to traverse, prticularly if you need a cane or walker.

Re: New Carpet

chrystaltree — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:15:08 GMT

First, make an appointment to find out why you are falling so much. Dealing with any mobility issues should be your major concern, not cushioning a fall. I would think that a lighter colored carpet would be better, it's easier for you to see where you are going. Also, with a lighter carpet, it's easier to see things that you drop on the floor.

Re: New Carpet

LilacTree — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:36:17 GMT

I would get a tightly woven light colored carpet, in a light color or combination of light colors. I would not get any kind of shaggy rug, as they buckle up after only a short while and need stretching often.

My own preference would be a wooden floor, but not a waxed one. However, you are asking about rugs.

Re: New Carpet

FastDogWalker2 — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:39:38 GMT

My experience has also been that darker carpet shows everything and more noticeably fades where it is hit by bright daylight.

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ShowMe — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:48:48 GMT

I live in an apartment, so therefore have no choice in rug/carpet coloring. But am so thankful for the color I have....it is in the beige family, and goes well with most upholstery colors. Am able to see things that fall on the floor easily.

Am on a walker, and also use a cane when not using the walker.

Personally, believe it is just as important to have a good pad under the carpet.

Also, as for bathroom rugs, make sure they are in good condition on the side that goes on the floor. They need to be secure too. As far as color in the bathroom, I have a dark teal....and yes, it does show every little piece of thread, etc.

Falling is a problem that many older folks have.....

Re: New Carpet

Still Raining — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 19:36:55 GMT

Once I had a darkish rust-brown plush carpet put in the living room and I was so very sorry. It showed every last bit of dog hair and drove me nuts.