Langdale Slate
Linwood
Luxurious, Easy Clean carpet in a striking shade
There's no need to be afraid of the dark when it comes to your home. While a dark carpet can seem like a bold choice, a statement moody blue, charcoal grey or inky black carpet can add real charm and glamour to a room.
The right darker coloured carpet can create a warm and welcoming space, with plenty of elegance. Yes, styling a darker carpet can be harder to get right. But if you embrace the drama, you can truly transform any room of your home.
Darker carpets can inject a real feeling of cosiness into a home, bringing a relaxing, homely feel. A dark neutral tone is the perfect blank canvas to design your room around. Match it with your other soft furnishings, or play off the darkness by adding fun pops of colour.
Carpet featured (right): Apollo Elite in the shade Coniston Slate.
It’s much more interesting to play with colour and dark hues can create a warm and welcoming space – plus a dark coloured carpet can also be very practical.
There’s also a common misconception that dark colours should be avoided as they can make a room seem smaller and gloomy. While they can be harder to use, it doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t – just take more care with where and how you use them.
“Many people shy away from dark colours as they think it will make their room look dark, gloomy and uninviting. Often that is completely wrong. As an interior stylist, I have learnt that darker tones can have the opposite effect and make a room feel more appealing, dramatic and create a scheme that oozes character and style.
“By choosing the right balance of colour, you can step away from the pale grey, off whites and lighter colours so favoured by recent designers and make a real impact in your home that you can live with and enjoy.”
Jess Contomichalos - Interior Stylist
Dark carpets are a great choice for larger rooms, whether a living room, dining room or bedroom. With a bedroom, a dark carpet can help create a rich, luxurious and cosy space.
In a dining room or living room, matching a dark carpet with lighter walls and pops of colour can help create a contemporary look that doesn’t make the room feel smaller.
To create a real contemporary look in your home, dark carpet can have a moody and sophisticated feel that matches monochromatic colour schemes and modern fixtures and fittings.
Our Easy Clean carpets are available in a range of dark colours. They are made from 100% Excellon polypropylene, and are stain resistant and bleach cleanable. This means that they can easily be cleaned with carpet cleaning products containing bleach.
The first step is to think about the look you’re trying to create. A dark grey carpet is a cool and contemporary choice for a modern living room, while a dark green carpet matched with white walls can look fantastic in a country cottage-style home.
You’ll also want to consider the benefits of a dark carpet in that they are better at hiding dirt and debris. This makes them a good choice for busy family homes.
Ordering carpet samples before you buy carpet is a great way to gather inspiration and see what tones, colours and textures suit your home. Select up to 3 FREE carpet samples and have them delivered right to your door with our quick and easy sample service.
