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6B ♦ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 The decision has been made. You want to purchase new carpet and the time is now. Your mind is already shifting into fast forward with such issues as: Light or dark colors? Soft and velvety or tight and firm? Smooth or textured? Wall to wall or bordered? There’s so much to consider. Think Like a Designer Put yourself through an interview - ask what a designer would ask. Write your answers down so you can see your profile clearly. Start with the size of your family and the age of your children, if any. Are there pets? Is there the possibility for grandchildren or elderly parents moving in? Are there family members living outside your home who should be consulted? Are you doing one room, several rooms, or an entire apartment or house? Now take a hard look at how your family lives - and be objective. In which rooms do you spend most of your time? Is your living style relaxed or formal? Do you like everything in its place, or do you consider a casual room more comfortable? Do you entertain? MM ' Sot? ■ y R, i | •#sii - Choose color to match the mood or effect you want in the room. re iJ V' ' .* J ill ' J?- \ SiTlmf jr Jr Jr Jmh^A pjSSw^r%l. £*?**'■* J& I Feel for desired texture and durability of the carpet. furniture. If it’s the retailer, it’s only fair that they charge a fee for the labor. Know who is removing the old carpet. Some retailers charge for this service; others don’t. Double-check the delivery date. Check the clearance at the bottom of doors and make sure the doors swing freely over the new carpet. If not, arrange to have the door bottoms trimmed. f remnant clearance^ PRICES RANGING 3xß Graphic Berber $5.00 4x7 Tweed Berber $5.00 3x9 Brown Berber SIO.OO 4x12 Shaggy Plush SIO.OO 6x15 Blue Commercial $20.00 4 ,0 x15 Tan Plush $20.00 6 g xlsTweed Berber $30.00 Bxlo Cream Plush $30.00 B®xl2 Cream Heavy Plush $40.00 9xlo Beige Shag Plush $40.00 7x15 Brown Thick Plush $40.00 7 5 x12 Graphic Berber $50.00 9xll Tan Short Plush $50.00 TAPPET S ALVA PE 4588 LOG CABIN DRIVE •MACON, GA 478-474-4447 . Are the groups small or large? How often do the children bring friends home? Remember, be objective. These are ! practical matters you must consider. Now consider your final objectives. What do you want the room or rooms to j look like when finished? Don’t focus on the individual details, it’s the overall mood that counts. How should the | room feel? Now you can really start to have some fun. Explore all the dream-room fantasies you may have. Do I you want the room to be elegant, casual, glitzy, intimate, romantic, whimsical, traditional or eclectic? Remember I - remain clear on how the room will be used. The design and mood should complement the room’s use. The Magic of Color Color was probably the very first thing that came to mind when you began to think about buying new carpet. That’s because color can be manipulated like a magic wand to create nearly any mood or effect you wish. You may have heard dark colors make a room look smaller. It’s true. If your objective is to create a warm, cozy and sheltered look, a smaller feel is exactly what you want and dark, rich colors like hunter green or Burgundy can work great. Pastels and color tints on the other hand, tend to enlarge a space. These colors create a restful and soothing mood. They’re ideal when you want a formal, orderly and romantic tone. Strong contrasts of colors are lively, exciting and energetic and can be a bold statement for your family’s style of living. Color can also change the feel of a room. In rooms facing north and in cool climates, you can warm up the room with a warm color scheme featuring reds, yellows, oranges, peaches and apricots. In south-facing rooms and in warm climates, a room can be made to feel more comfortable by using colors such as blues, purples and greens. If you’re redecorating, often an existing fabric, or a cherished piece of furniture can be a starting point and can ' stimulate your creativity. Working around an existing piece is an excellent way to start when making your color choice. It is rarely desirable to match a color exactly. More visual interest is created by blending colors. Choosing The Right Type I To shop with confidence, you need to know what kinds of carpet are available and what each is designed to do. All carpets begin with a loop pile. If designed to be a loop pile, it is finished at this stage. To make a cut pile the tips of the loops are sheared off, which produces the smooth, finish of velvets and other styles. Cut pile carpets are by far the most common type bought by consumers because they have the most luxurious look and feel. As a rule, loop pile carpets will wear longer and take heavy traffic better than cut pile carpets. However with today’s dirt and stain resistant carpet technology, cut pile carpet can be used in virtually any room in your home. Avoid bargains. Cheap carpet is easy to spot - it’s thin, lightweight and flimsily made. Buy good quality padding; it absorbs up to 90 percent of the impact of foot traffic. A higher investment in carpet padding will extend the life of your carpet. It’s worth the extra, initial cost. Before Carpet Arrives If painting, do this first and save some paint for touch up, if needed. Find out in advance who is moving the FROM $ 5 TO MOO 12x8 Thick Plush $50.00 9x12 Beige Short Plush $50.00 12x16 Tweed Loop $60.00 12x15 Grey Level Loop $70.00 12x18 Red Level Loop $70.00 11x13 s Berber Tweed $70.00 12x12 Tan Level Loop SBO.OO 12x16 Thick Plush Streaked... SBO.OO 10x19 Violet Level Loop SBO.OO 15x16 Blue Level Loop SBO.OO 12x22 6 Cul & Pile Plush $90.00 12x19 Graphic Level Loop $90.00 12x20 Graphic Level L00p.... SIOO.OO HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL 000.58079