This yearning will translate into both neutral colors for a calming effect, and into strong accents of red, blue, and purple. It will also translate into heavier textures for casual looks to counterbalance smooth textures on other surfaces. Because carpet is a foundation of decorating, it is an important consideration in the overall scheme of color and texture. Carpet can be one of the easiest ways to personalize an environment, and yet, it can still be flexible and versatile, allowing a gentle blending with fabrics and other surfaces. Its color can be a neutral foundation or a vibrant focal point.
Neutral beige can have a yellow or pink tint and blend with many fabrics.
A more vibrant color, such as the blues or greens of water and the environment, can tie together many different decorating styles and be an exciting personal statement. Currently, neutrals may appear as a peach or other softened ethnic skin tones, such as browned orange. The Color Marketing Group interprets trends they see in consumer behavior and in economic and political climates, predicting color direction one to three or more years in advance. Customizing your home with carpet may seem easier to accomplish by using a textural pattern rather than a bold color. Soft, comfortable colors can offer excitement with a dimensional texture tufted or woven into the carpet.