Discover the fivecarpet colorsdesigners recommend avoiding and the modernized alternatives to use instead.

However, there are exceptions for saturated colors in carpeting, including recentlytrending earth tones.

Cool Grays

Millennial graypaint and home decor have been on their way out, and this includes gray carpet.

gray carpeted bedroom

Credit:Emily Followill

Again, look to earth tones for inspiration when you choose your carpet color.

“Cool gray is outreplace it with warmer grays and putty-color neutrals.

Besides just the appearance, white carpet can be nearly impossible tokeep cleanespecially with kids or pets.

minimalist living room with white walls and tan couch

Credit:Julie Soefer

“We’ve had too much white for too long!

Julie Soefer

4.

Greaves says black’s closest and most modern alternatives are dark brownor charcoal.

These dark neutrals offer the same moody and enveloping feel of black without the outdated look.

This gives the black some breathing room and implements a little bit of color with the navy blue.