Which would you choose?

Mikita · Nov 28, 2007 10:09 pm

Hi Michelle,

I'm hoping you can give me some advice regarding carpet color because I can't decide between a mushroomy color or chocolate brown.

The color scheme for the house so far is as follows:

Walls - wattyl chalk beige
3 x feature walls - wattyl seductress
Architraves/skirting/cornices etc - wattyl chalk dust
Kitchen and bathroom cabinets - ebony macassar laminate
Tiles - urban earth color (latte)
Kitchen bench - Quartz royal base

We're also wanting to get dark plantation shutters throughout the house.

I'm worried the choc brown may be too dark. Your thoughts?

Thanks in advance for your help.
Mikita

Casa2 · Nov 28, 2007 10:42 pm

I know nothing about colour, but can say one thing...

Don't get a chocolate brown carpet...

Or I'll have to come over to your place and rip it out!

royalblue · Nov 28, 2007 11:28 pm

Colour schemes need to be seen together. I'd suggest not having really dark carpet. Mid tone is probably more suitable. There are heaps of colours & shades, as well as textures that can be chosen. You have to consiedr the light in the rooms too. Will leave this to Mish.

Ash.

Michelle · Nov 29, 2007 9:27 am

Mikita

Hi Michelle,

I'm hoping you can give me some advice regarding carpet color because I can't decide between a mushroomy color or chocolate brown.

The color scheme for the house so far is as follows:

Walls - wattyl chalk beige
3 x feature walls - wattyl seductress
Architraves/skirting/cornices etc - wattyl chalk dust
Kitchen and bathroom cabinets - ebony macassar laminate
Tiles - urban earth color (latte)
Kitchen bench - Quartz royal base

We're also wanting to get dark plantation shutters throughout the house.

I'm worried the choc brown may be too dark. Your thoughts?

Thanks in advance for your help.
Mikita

Mikita…..I’ll get to your question by the end of the day.

Sorry….had an early night last night!!! :roll:

Michelle · Nov 29, 2007 5:27 pm

Mikita…..I tend to stay away from DARK colours on the floor if I can.
Depending on the building project, it can really pull a room in, and they show EVERYTHING!!!!

I’m a big fan of the Mushroom shades though; I think they look really smart.

Your “Chalk Beige” is a stunning colour, well done.
I can see how both Chocolate and the Mushroom would go well.

Taking into consideration the dark Plantation Shutters…..I would go the Mushroom shade. I’m getting a picture of some very dark zones in your home otherwise.

royalblue · Nov 29, 2007 6:47 pm

Want to hear about my 'dark zones'?

Michelle · Nov 29, 2007 6:51 pm

Ohhhhh please…..I’m getting a mental picture!!!!!

NOT GOOD!!!! :shock:

royalblue · Nov 29, 2007 6:51 pm

http://www.brintons.com.au/www/resident ... .htm#kudos

So, is it Brinton's Bell Twist Mushroom?

$$$$$ but

Michelle · Nov 29, 2007 6:57 pm

Nice….but I think it’s a bit too dark!

I’d go with the Karma……if you could afford it!!!! :shock:

Mikita · Nov 29, 2007 9:14 pm

Thanks Michelle. I'm thinking you're right. We were going by the display home, which we love and it has chocolate brown carpet.

Have a look at this link and select the keysborough or caroline springs display, you'll see what I mean.

http://www.porterdavis.com.au/#homeviewer/Hamilton/35

Mind you, the plantation shutters aren't dark...

Mikita · Nov 29, 2007 9:20 pm

Casa2

I know nothing about colour, but can say one thing...

Don't get a chocolate brown carpet...

Or I'll have to come over to your place and rip it out!

Michelle · Nov 29, 2007 9:25 pm

WOW nice homes!!!!

I can see why so many of you go with PD now!!!

The home I looked at has cream carpet…..dark shutters…..can you see what I mean about the dark carpet?

I kept looking at the photos imagining the chocolate and it would mean darker rooms.

Michelle · Nov 29, 2007 9:26 pm

Mikita

Casa2

I know nothing about colour, but can say one thing...

Don't get a chocolate brown carpet...

Or I'll have to come over to your place and rip it out!

I think they got the wrong colour laid in their home…….if I have the right person.

They were supposed to have the chocolate!!!!

Hence the comment! :lol:

Mikita · Nov 29, 2007 10:30 pm

I think you were looking at the rosebud display. I do see what you mean about the dark carpet though, Michelle.

Leaning more and more towards a mushroomy color.

Not sure about the Brinton though, Ash

Michelle · Nov 29, 2007 10:36 pm

Get a few samples of carpet, the chocolate and the Mushroom colours.

Put them with your selections and furniture and see what you think.

Better to do your homework first and get it right, than to make a mistake.

Mikita · Nov 29, 2007 10:41 pm

Michelle

Get a few samples of carpet, the chocolate and the Mushroom colours.

Put them with your selections and furniture and see what you think.

Better to do your homework first and get it right, than to make a mistake.

I've actually got samples of both sitting in front of me right now...

Been staring at them for the last few days umming and ahhing. :oops:

Michelle · Nov 29, 2007 10:44 pm

That’s good…….this is the best way to decide.

It will come to you…….don’t concentrate too hard on it.

Just let it happen. You’ll get there!

Mikita · Nov 29, 2007 10:49 pm

Bring on the moment of clarity! Thanks for your help, Michelle.

Michelle · Nov 29, 2007 10:51 pm

If you want to post a photo of them all……I’ll have a look for you!

Make sure all your selections are near the carpet so I can see them

Mikita · Nov 29, 2007 11:03 pm

I don't seem to have much luck posting photos... :oops:

I've tried copying the pic into a word doc and still get an error message :roll:

And we haven't started building yet so it's all about visualisation at this stage. As I said before, we really liked the display home and thought we were pretty certain on the chocolate. But we took home a mushroom sample as well and then the seed of doubt was planted. We've gone with pretty neutral colors (apart from the red feature walls) so it's not really a question of matching - more about how dark the house will be.