So often, we are afraid to take chances on our homes. We worry
that if we make things too colorful or too spirited, we may become bored, or
worse, uncomfortable with choices that we've spent a lot of money on. What
could be worse than being "stuck with" an expensive mistake? Beige is
always a safe choice, especially when it comes to carpet.
A second home in the mountains gives us the opportunity to
experiment with a little whimsy and spirit. Afterall, we don't have to look at
our decorating selections everyday, so it's unlikely we'll tire of them too
soon. It's a place to feel safer about being bold.
Next time you think about replacing or adding carpets or area
rugs to a mountain home, consider some of these colorful patterned carpets.
They are just the ticket for adding warmth, beauty and personality to any
mountain home.
This type of carpet can be installed wall-to-wall or it can be
made into area rugs by adding borders, or by binding the edges off with fabric
or leather.
Of course, carpet like this is more expensive. All of these
carpets are 100% wool and start at about $70 per yard and go up to about $170.
However, if you have the budget for luxury carpets, they can add quality, and
yes, whimsy and style to a mountain house, in a way that no ordinary beige
carpeting can hope to match. Go ahead....be bold!
