Question and Answer Archive

Let INVISTA's color guru help you in your quest for the perfect palette. Visit this site every few weeks to see how Patsy tackles another shade, tone or hue dilemma.

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Q: I want to place a vibrant burgundy-toned carpet in our bedroom because it matches our décor. But my husband thinks it is a "hot color" that might wake him up. He wants a cooler blue tone that will help him relax and sleep. Can carpet colors affect our sleep habits or mood?

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Q: We just bought our first house and the seller has agreed to pay for recarpeting. Now, I have to select carpet colors for rooms in which I don't even have any furniture or drapes. Any ideas on how I can make a decision now that I'll be happy with in the future?

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Q: Are there regional differences in color choices? We just moved from Boston to Santa Fe and I'm having trouble finding the color carpet we had in our last home.

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Q: I am a piano teacher who gives lessons in my home. The piano is located in my formal living room, which contains furnishings from the Queen Anne period and rich jewel tones in the upholstery and drapery fabrics. I need a carpet color that will stand up to my students but also retain its beauty when I entertain. Any suggestions?

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Q: Why are similarly colored STAINMASTER® carpets called different names at different stores?

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Q: Are there any foolproof ways to visualize how a piece of carpeting under the fluorescent lighting at the store is going to look in my home?

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