Carpet selected for your home will have a big impact on your decor. Where do you start? At Richard's Furniture & Flooring our knowledgeable sales associates will help you ascertain what the best carpet is for the location and can help you choose the right color and type of carpet to suit your tastes.

Although we will come to your home to take an exact measurement, you may want to have an estimate of how much you need when you shop.You can go to our Estimating Made Easy page to help you along.

Many carpets are designed to wear well under normal conditions. It is challenging to find carpets that wear equally well in high traffic areas, like stairs and the main pathway from the door through the house or from room to room. Constant traffic can cause the yarn of a carpet to crush and look worn. Many new carpets are warranted to wear against matting and crushing, such as berbers and some twists.

We are going to show you five different styles of carpet for your home to help make your decision easier.

Plush carpets are made by cutting the yarn loops to create individual, upstanding tips, producing a luxurious look and feel. These carpets are available in lush, elegant velvets.

Loop-pile carpet tufted with thick yarn, such as wool,nylon or olefin. Often having random specks of color in contrast to a base hue, this floor covering has a full, comfortable feel, while maintaining an informal,casual look. Currently, this term has expanded to describe many level or multi-level loop carpet styles.They are very durable and will withstand heavy traffic.Multilevel loops and berbers offer exciting design alternatives.

The construction of cut and loop carpets are combined to create various design effects. Available in solids or multi-colors, these styles offer striking patterns or subtle looks. These styles with prominent random patterns have excellent soil-hiding capabilities. Colors are as numerous as styles of carpet.

This high style high twist carpet adds interesting texture to any room. Ideal for family rooms, yet can also fit in a formal setting. These come in a wide arrange of colors and muticolors. This kind of carpet tends to hold up to heavy traffic.

Patterned carpets come in a wide vaiety of style and color combinations. Have you ever gone into a nice hotel and see a leaf pattern or a checkerboard pattern? Well, you can have the same effect in your home with all the patterns that you can choose from!

Light vs. Dark Colors - Lighter shades of carpet make a room look more open, airy and spacious, while darker shades will make a room feel small and more intimate.

Warm vs. Cool Colors - These shades—beige, brown, orange, red and yellow—will give the room a cozier feeling. The cooler colors—gray, blue and violet—will create a feeling of elegance. If you are undecided, choose a neutral color that will work well with your furnishings and accessories. Beige or light gray are colors that will work easily with most decor. Never be afraid to follow your instincts. If you like a particular color, use it!