When home improvement budgets shrink due to outside influences like jobs, and other issues that may effect our discretionary spending there are still ways to make those improvements and save money at the same time. Using residential carpet tiles instead of wall-to-wall carpeting can save time and money, as you can do all of the labor yourself. In the past, this type of flooring was looked down upon by most consumers as being cheap looking and not of a quality that would last very long. However, with advancements in manufacturing, and improved textile resources this is no longer true.
If you are a fan of the Bravo television show “Flipping Out”, you know that Jeff is a highly sought after interior design consultant. Even he has made use of certain high-end residential carpet tile in his client’s homes, which made for an exceptional and high impact result that would shock most people. The newer and improved carpet squares not only come in several types of carpets types and grades, but they are not only just solid in color anymore.
A carpet tile can have a designer theme print that adds decorative value where it could not be added in the past. Essentially this category of flooring infuses the look and feel of carpeting, but offers the advantages of color and design that usually is only reflected in area rugs, or on organic tile patterns. Instead of depending on designer print patterns on the furniture, and accessories your flooring becomes the focal point in which everything in the room is cohesively tied together for a superb look that most others will never realize in their own homes. You also may be worried about tiles showing the edges, which in previous versions made for a less than professional look. This is not the case anymore, and once installed the tiles look like they are all one large carpet.
There is also a fun side to the use of modular carpet tiles, and that can be for game rooms or man-caves in a home, as they can have sports logos, and other themed printing on them. The best part is you and a family member can install them quickly and easily without having to pay an expensive flooring technician to come out and charge you several hundred dollars. The interlocking carpet modules are simple to work with, and usually require no glues, carpet tacks, or staples to complete.
When it comes to choosing just the right residential carpet for your home, it is at least an overwhelming task just on the decision making part. If you make the wrong choice it is like getting a bad haircut that will never allow you to grow out of it in the near future. Make a small one time investment and consult with a local designer to help you over this frustrating part of your home improvement journey. Having someone come to your home and review what you currently have and what you want to install will only cost between fifty and one hundred dollars. This could save you hundreds or even or a thousand dollars by getting their educated opinion on what will go best on your floors.
Always get samples, even if you have to pay a small fee for them, and take them home to get an idea of what the result may look like after you have completed your installation. Make sure you look at them during daylight and nighttime hours to see how the lighting affects the look of your carpet tile candidates. The aforementioned ideas should help you make a good indoor or outdoor design decision and save money in the end.