When in doubt a neutral color carpet is the best choice no matter the color of the walls.
Carpet darker than walls.
But a home owner who is re decorating will want to explore the many varieties available to them.
A home s walls and flooring make up a large highly visible area so they have to be in sync if you want decor harmony instead of designer dysfunction.
Choosing carpet paint color.
Consider installing darker color carpets in rooms where there is significant foot traffic to hide dirt and stains.
The dealer is trying to determine what style of carpet you might be interested in.
A home seller is going to want to select a neutral toned carpet in a simple style like a cut pile texture.
However if you re adding carpet to a dark room it might look a few shades darker than the sample.
Dark gray walls you ll probably want to open up the house some and choose a lighter colored carpet.
If you paint your walls darker than the carpet you re going to create the illusion that your room is a lot smaller than it really is.
Either way stainmaster carpet is a good choice.
So i like to keep the darker colors on the floor.
Select a carpet that is two shades lighter or darker than the walls for optimal visual interest.
Think navy blue burgundy and black.
As for my preference i always like the walls to be lighter because it makes the room brighter and seem more open.
Lighter gray walls go great with darker colors.
Possibly a cream or multi colored carpet.
Beige will work with bold carpet colors.