Provide some insight into the home that you renovated; what was it like prior to the makeover?

A: Our home was built in 1960 and is a mid-century modern style home with raked ceilings and beautiful clerestory windows at the front. Whilst it had good bones, it was lined predominantly in asbestos sheeting, so we did have to strip it back to the studs in order to make the changes we wanted.

Tell us about the style of the renovation; what inspired this look?

A: As it’s a mid-century home, we are taking our inspiration from Palm Springs, the homeland of mid-century modern design. This will be particularly evident in our landscaping decisions (think cactus, palms, and breeze blocks). The interior will be predominantly contemporary with a few splashes of mid-century modern elements.

Tell us about the carpet/flooring products that you used; what are their features and benefits?

A: We have used a 100% wool carpet in our two bedrooms. It’s by Carpet Court and it is called “Lake Chalice” in Bisque colour, and it’s gorgeous. It has a very luxe, sophisticated look with its colour variation and little flecks of different tones throughout. The benefit of wool is that it is a natural product and therefore more sustainable.

Why did you select Lake Chalice - Bisque as the carpet for your home? In what areas has it been used and why?

A: We used it in our two bedrooms because the beige colour palette leant itself towards the furnishings and provided a good neutral base for each room.

What are your top five tips for selecting the perfect flooring or carpet for your room? (materials, colour, durability, etc.)

A: Foot traffic as a guide - Think about how much foot traffic the room will receive, along with who is using the room (is it kids, adults, a mixture of both, etc.). This will determine whether carpet or a hybrid, vinyl, or engineered flooring option will work better for you.

Samples are your friend - Visit a showroom in person to view the range of samples of products. It’s equally important to borrow the samples and take them home with you so you can see what they look like in your own home’s natural lighting (trust me, there can be a big difference in what you see in store and what you see at home in terms of colour).

Cohesion is key - Keep the colour palette cohesive. A beige carpet will work well with a more warm-toned timber look if you’re mixing and matching flooring throughout the home. It doesn’t have to be all the same colour, but the tones should be complementary.

How did you make an informed decision on your flooring and carpet selection? Did you review samples to see what colours and textures would and wouldn’t work in your home? Did you seek advice from an expert at Carpet Court?

A: Colour is super important to me, so I loved that I could go into the Carpet Court store and not only view the carpet samples but also take some home with me to see how they look in our actual bedrooms.

Fluorescent lighting in showrooms does change the colour so it’s great if you can see it in your own home’s natural lighting.

Did you consider any current interior / flooring “trends” when selecting your flooring/carpet? If so, please explain the inspiration behind your selections.

A: I think there is a trend of moving away from artificial products and towards more natural products. They’re more sustainable and therefore better for the environment so that was one positive aspect in choosing a wool carpet. In terms of colour, I see warmer tones like beige being more on trend than cooler grey tones.

How long did the carpet and flooring process take with Carpet Court? Did you have to undertake any preparation before the install of each? Please provide details for the carpet installation process.

A: We had hardwood timber floors in our bedrooms, so our installer had to apply new Smoothedge around the perimeter of the room. From there, he laid our underlay, followed by the carpet. I think it took him about 3-4 hours to do the two bedrooms. It seemed to be a pretty quick and easy process.

What advice would you give to someone undertaking a renovation when it comes to upgrading your flooring/carpet?

A: I think it’s important to consider your budget when deciding on upgrading your flooring. Also, if you’re renovating with the intention of selling, it’s best to keep to more neutral options that will have broad appeal. If you’re renovating for yourself, think about the usage of the room/s and how you want them to feel.

What was the biggest set back during your makeover, and how did you overcome it?

A: Initially, I had picked another carpet for the bedrooms, but unfortunately it had sold out. This did mean we had to go through the carpet selection process again. Thankfully, it worked out well, because the team at Carpet Court were very helpful in suggesting a few similar styles in beige. I looked at a few more carpet options provided by the team and ended up with the Lake Chalice, which I’m so happy with.