Your Carpet, Your Style: A Look at Texture and Color

Carpet is more than just a floorcovering; it’s a foundational element of home design that can define a room’s aesthetic and set the mood for your entire space. The texture and color you choose have a significant impact on the final look and feel, and with the incredible variety of styles available today, the possibilities are endless. From a classic, formal look to a modern, casual feel, a carpet’s style is the key to bringing your design vision to life. At Macco’s Floor Covering Center, we believe that your home should be an expression of yourself, and we are here to help you navigate the world of carpet texture and color to find the perfect style for you.

Defining a Room’s Aesthetic with Texture

A carpet’s texture is a result of how its fibers are cut and woven. Each texture has a unique feel and can be used to create a specific design aesthetic.

• Plush (Cut Pile): Plush carpet, with its dense, soft, and uniform surface, creates a classic and formal look. It is an excellent choice for a bedroom or a formal living room where you want to create a sense of luxury and sophistication.
• Loop Pile (Berber): Loop pile carpet, with its tight, looped fibers, creates a durable and casual look. It is a great choice for high-traffic areas like a family room or a hallway, as its resilient fibers are resistant to crushing and matting.
• Frieze (Twisted Cut Pile): Frieze carpet, with its long, twisted fibers, creates a modern and casual look. The twisted fibers help to hide footprints and vacuum marks, making it a great choice for a busy household.
• Patterned Carpet: Patterned carpet, with its combination of cut and loop piles, creates a unique and dynamic look. It can be used to add a layer of visual interest to a space and is an excellent choice for a home that wants to make a bold statement.

The Power of Color

A carpet’s color is a powerful design tool that can be used to influence a room’s mood and perception of size.

• Light Colors for an Open Feel: Light-colored carpets, such as a light gray, beige, or off-white, can make a small room feel larger and more open. They reflect light and create a bright, airy feel that can make a space feel more expansive.
• Dark Colors for a Cozy Feel: Dark-colored carpets, such as a charcoal gray or a deep brown, can make a large room feel more cozy and intimate. They absorb light and create a sense of warmth and comfort.
• The Timeless Appeal of Neutrals: Neutral colors, such as beige and gray, are a classic and timeless choice. They provide a calm and elegant backdrop for any design and can be easily paired with any color scheme.

At Macco’s Floor Covering Center, we have an extensive selection of carpets in every texture, color, and style imaginable. Our showroom features expert installation displays that are designed to help you visualize how your future renovations will look in your home.

Our goal is to provide genuine old-fashioned family service, built on honesty and integrity. We’ve curated a distinguished collection of designer choices and flooring essentials to help you express yourself and enhance any home décor. You’ll find carpet, hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl, and tile from all your favorite brands, all offered at competitive prices that suit any lifestyle. See how our expert installation can transform a space with our in-store displays, and let our design experts work with you to select the perfect options for your family. Contact us or visit one of our showrooms today in Green Bay, Sheboygan, Marinette, Appleton, Schofield, Sturgeon Bay, or Janesville, WI.