Infloormation

Have you ever purchased what you think is just the right chair, rug or accessory, only to bring it home and discover that it’s the absolutely wrong color or tone for the room? No matter how hard we try, color matching in our heads constantly presents a challenge. Well, with a bit of effort on your part, you can create a set of samples for each room to keep you from making those color mistakes.

If you’re moving into a new home or redecorating, take the time to collect everything you need during the installation process. Our installers can leave scraps of carpet, wood or tile when fitting your flooring to your room. Take advantage of these pieces to start your collection of samples. (just wait until they have finished!)

For paint, grab a set of index cards and paint one side of a card for each color in your home. A quick note on the back with location, paint name and brand may be helpful later. Don’t expect your paint chips to work; they rarely match the actual paint color exactly.

For fabric, ask for samples from any curtains or furniture you have custom made. For ready-made pieces, check the hems to see if you can trim a small scrap without doing harm. Your final element is photos of every room from several angles. This enables you capture furniture or features that you can’t sample.

Use a sturdy notebook, large envelopes or photo boxes to hold your samples, depending upon how much and how big your pieces are. Don’t think that bigger is better – use the smallest piece you can that will still give you the color information you need. Remember, this will travel with you as you shop! Now, armed with your sample collection, jump into future decorating or redecorating secure in the knowledge that you have the information you need to make successful purchases easily.