Modern carpet trends can be dangerous. It’s important to focus on the carpet designs that are here to stay. We’ve all seen homes that are still cursed with shag rug, and you don’t want your country club to evoke the same effect. Don’t get trapped in a trend of the moment. Do choose the ones that are here to stay.
- Natural and Bold Color Choices
Gone are the days of neutral colors. Today, color choices are built around a wow factor or a natural theme. Neutral colors are really only useful for rooms that are visually busy in other ways – a trophy room, for instance. That’s because they don’t distract or engage the eye much. This is the exact opposite of what you want in most spaces.
Natural themes can capitalize on specific features – deep blue colors for rooms facing the water or lush greens for rooms that face a golf course. Brighter shades always work well with rooms that get a lot of light – remember that the brighter a room is, the larger it feels. Darker colors are most useful for the hallways that get the heaviest foot traffic. The color can help hide dirt until your cleaning staff can get to it at the end of the day.
Deep and moody colors such as purples and golds work best with geometric patterns. When faced with bold color choices, people are reassured when there’s a geometric pattern to visually rely upon. That visual reassurance can make the difference between tasteful and gaudy.
- Ombre Evolutions
“Ombre” means “shaded” in French. It’s often used in hair styling as a way of describing a gradual blend from one color hue to another, usually evolving from light to dark. It’s also used to describe this effect in carpet designs. Usually, the color is lighter toward the middle of a room and grows darker toward the edges. The change in color is constant but without being defined in lines or stripes.
That gradual change feels natural and makes a space feel open and fresh. It’s especially useful for communal spaces, where the lighter center area can draw people. The gradual change can give a space a sense of breathing. It’s a very relaxing and calming aesthetic.
- Natural Line Designs
One of the most intriguing modern carpet trends is the use of semi-scattered lines that alternate and sweep across an entire room all in the same direction. Think about how you trace lines in the bark vertically down a tree. Rather than a regular pattern, these evoke the idea of natural materials on an oversize scale. Done right, it can lend carpet designs an expansive look of bark or animal stripes. It’s best done in well lit areas and using colors that are both natural and complementary.
One major advantage of this is that the room looks larger. As our eyes differentiate each line, we’re taking in more visual information than we expect to see in a space. This tricks us into perceiving that a space is larger than it actually is. The natural look evoking a texture on a more expanded scale than you’d see in nature can also have the charming effect of feeling like you’ve been miniaturized.
- Selective Use of Carpet Tile
Carpet tile is becoming more popular when used in specific ways. For instance, it’s very unlikely that carpet tile will be the solution for your lobby area or other large spaces. For areas like a shop, lounge, or viewing deck, these can be very useful. Carpet tiles are easily switched out, which means even the worst damage only requires taking out one specific tile and replacing it.
They’re also very aesthetically useful for changing themes in a room. You can swap different colors in and out to celebrate specific events, feature seasonal themes, or just because the look of a specific room is due for a change. Carpet tiles aren’t going to be the main flooring feature you rely upon in your most important spaces, but they allow a great deal of creativity when used in specific areas. Refreshing the look of a space can make your club feel larger and newer without a great deal of extra expense.
- Intricate Carpet Runners
Carpet runners are your chance to show off against other materials. Staircase carpet runners are an opportunity for intricate trellis designs. Carpet runners for seating spaces can incorporate extremely detailed pattern work. These can be your most luxurious floor features.
The variety of carpet designs available is astonishing. Ask us for help selecting the best look for your country club.
