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Should I go for it? (wild carpet)

post #1 of 48
10/23/08 at 6:01pm
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I need opinions. What carpet should I go for? I'm having real trouble deciding...

Options:

1) Home Theater carpet (Silver Screen):


Hacked into my color scheme (black screen wall/ceiling, dark red walls, gold crown molding):



2) A simple solid color (dark red, dark gray, maybe speckled a bit):



3) Gray or black background with a geometric pattern (no good samples).


As I write this, I guess I'm currently leaning towards option #1 (the theater carpet), with my stage and riser sides black. I'm nervous about it because I can't tell if it's going to be a distraction during the movie or look too busy. Anybody have any pointers to theaters that used comparably busy carpet? Did anybody go with 'bold' carpet and regret it?

Help!

Here's a picture of my color scheme if it helps:


I'm off to take some pictures and do some more gimp work to see how things might look...
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post #2 of 48
10/23/08 at 6:06pm
I would say get a more refined pattern for your room. I think over time you'd regret that carpet.
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post #3 of 48
10/23/08 at 6:25pm
I'm not at the carpet phase yet, but option 1 does look a bit too busy.
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post #4 of 48
10/23/08 at 6:32pm
I had busy carpet like that(not that specific one) and we ended up changing it out.
Not a huge theater here but it still got old after a while.

Scott
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post #5 of 48
10/23/08 at 6:44pm
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Originally Posted by scottyb View Post

I had busy carpet like that(not that specific one) and we ended up changing it out.
Not a huge theater here but it still got old after a while.

Scott

Thanks to all for the input, especially Scott. First hand experience always wins.

I think my problem is that I came in with the idea of a relatively large repeating pattern of some time (geometrical, curvy flower stalk type stuff) but I'm not liking my options there so far.

I just need to keep looking...
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post #6 of 48
10/23/08 at 7:11pm
Hey paul,
This is one of my favorite carpets here at AVS.
Jason here in Minnesota has it and it may come in different colors.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=991965&page=7

it's about half way down.

scott
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post #7 of 48
10/23/08 at 7:43pm
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Originally Posted by pmeyer View Post

I need opinions. What carpet should I go for? I'm having real trouble deciding...

Options:

1) Home Theater carpet (Silver Screen):


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It's your theater. You (and your family) have to live with it. If you really like the look, go for it. Whether I (or anyone else for that matter) like it or not, shouldn't be an issue for your choosing it or not.

However, I suspect you have some doubts about it!
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post #8 of 48
10/23/08 at 8:25pm
Remember, there are very few instances where you don't want the carpet to match the drapes.
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post #9 of 48
10/23/08 at 8:57pm
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Originally Posted by pmeyer View Post

Thanks to all for the input, especially Scott. First hand experience always wins.

I think my problem is that I came in with the idea of a relatively large repeating pattern of some time (geometrical, curvy flower stalk type stuff) but I'm not liking my options there so far.

I just need to keep looking...

Don't be so hasty.... I happen to have that same carpet and love it! As do friends and family, the kids........ Like a previous response said, it's your theater, do it if YOU like it. No regrets here.
http://picasaweb.google.com/mahler00...82779704354818
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post #10 of 48
10/23/08 at 10:48pm
Black on the stage and a dark red similar to the walls for the main. I say go to the carpet store look around and bring home some samples to look over.

http://www.shawfloors.com/carpetDeta...na-Baked_Apple

http://www.shawfloors.com/carpetDeta...s-Vintage_Wine
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post #11 of 48
10/24/08 at 5:58am
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Originally Posted by pmeyer View Post

Thanks to all for the input, especially Scott. First hand experience always wins.

I think my problem is that I came in with the idea of a relatively large repeating pattern of some time (geometrical, curvy flower stalk type stuff) but I'm not liking my options there so far.

I just need to keep looking...

I am a "no" on the theme one. Just my personal taste though.

IndyGreg did something flower stalk-y:


http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...8#post14556428

Personally, I like the geometric stuff, I really like what Jamis picked:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...7#post14597217

And, my favorite is probably Biggie's:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...3#post10450143
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post #12 of 48
10/24/08 at 6:03am
Only problem with mine (Lee's Unanimous - Tuxedo color - pictured above) is that it is NOT cheap. We went way over budget on it. The black squares are cut pile and the grey squares are loop. They are also different heights which give it more texture (really nice!). 30 year warranty as well.

We actually did the solid black on the riser and stage primarily to cut down on the cost, but I ended up liking it better anyway.

There is a Shaw's carpet that is the same pattern, but it is all the same pile height and type. Not quite as nice but about 20% cheaper.

Personally, i prefer neutral carpets and those without color... makes changing the wall colors easier.
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post #13 of 48
10/24/08 at 6:10am
Figures Jamis. I always gravitate to the expensive stuff.
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post #14 of 48
10/24/08 at 6:12am
I initially thought of doing somehting like that. The images looked pretty cool and theater like when I saw them on the websites. However, after seeing them in a few theaters, I completely changed my opinion. To me, everyone would have noticed the crazy carpet and not anything else.
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post #15 of 48
10/24/08 at 6:21am
I really like the look, but I am afraid I would loose the dog in the pattern and step on him. It has happened before when he lies on the oriental rug we have. Hey, I'm color blind what can I say? CamoDog.
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post #16 of 48
10/24/08 at 6:30am
I think in your redition iti looks good, but I worry that it would get old very soon. You want something like others have suggested that would endure a little longer. I saw one really crazy pattern that kind's seemd like a good option, shy'd away though because of the same reason.
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post #17 of 48
10/24/08 at 6:48am
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Originally Posted by frank1940 View Post

It's your theater. You (and your family) have to live with it. If you really like the look, go for it. Whether I (or anyone else for that matter) like it or not, shouldn't be an issue for your choosing it or not.

However, I suspect you have some doubts about it!

I agree completely. What I need to do is picture the room from a common lights-on vantage point (walking in, lets say) with the carpet (or paint or trim or whatever) and then decide: "Do I feel happy with that look?".

The problem is that I totally suck at that! My imagination doesn't work well that way. Hence my question to people who have seen more theaters...
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post #18 of 48
10/24/08 at 6:49am
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Hey paul,
This is one of my favorite carpets here at AVS.
Jason here in Minnesota has it and it may come in different colors.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...=991965&page=7

it's about half way down.

scott

I've been looking at that pattern for a while, and I like it. I'm not sure where to find it locally, however. I'll dig some more.
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post #19 of 48
10/24/08 at 6:50am
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Originally Posted by finishingtouchcu View Post

Don't be so hasty.... I happen to have that same carpet and love it! As do friends and family, the kids........ Like a previous response said, it's your theater, do it if YOU like it. No regrets here.
http://picasaweb.google.com/mahler00...82779704354818

I knew I'd seen it somewhere! Thanks for the pictures, that helps a lot!
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post #20 of 48
10/24/08 at 6:55am
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I've been looking at that pattern for a while, and I like it. I'm not sure where to find it locally, however. I'll dig some more.


That's my theater. The pattern is called Miami and the manufacturer is Couristan. Any local carpet place should be able to order any carpet pattern you find anywhere, provided they know the brand and pattern. If they say they can't, go elsewhere.
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post #21 of 48
10/24/08 at 6:57am
I put in something a little funky, although not quite as much as yours. Here is a link http://www.expo.com/details.aspx?Pro...26507celestial I actually have the version where the background color is black. I was a little nervous about it being too busy, but once installed I love it and get tons of compliments on it. I say go for it.
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post #22 of 48
10/24/08 at 7:09am
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Only problem with mine (Lee's Unanimous - Tuxedo color - pictured above) is that it is NOT cheap.

Out of curiousity: What is 'not cheap' in your mind? The Silver Screen is marked as $50/yard (installed, I'm sure it's more with good pad/complicated install, no negotiation yet). Some of the nice stuff I was looking at was $80/yard at a more upscale carpet store.

I'm trying to get a feel for the price ranges I'd be looking at.
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post #23 of 48
10/24/08 at 7:20am
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Originally Posted by oman321 View Post

I think in your redition iti looks good, but I worry that it would get old very soon. You want something like others have suggested that would endure a little longer. I saw one really crazy pattern that kind's seemd like a good option, shy'd away though because of the same reason.

I think that is my problem. When I initially looked at the carpet, my mind said "Too Busy!". But it grew on me, and when I did the rendition, it actually didn't look bad. I also like the look of it in the Mahler theater. It's active, but it's muted and not distracting in those pictures. Here's the one I like best, a realistic entrance shot that doesn't focus on the carpet:





I'm still stuck, but I'm making progress. New data:

1) I like the Silver Screen in the Mahler theater (similar color scheme) but I'm still not there yet.

2) I've found a place locally that carrys couristan. I'll look for the Miami pattern and see if I like it.

3) I'll start considering dark red.

This has been a HUGE help (if nothing else by giving some directions for my searching)! Thanks guys (and keep it coming if anybody else has ideas).
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post #24 of 48
10/24/08 at 7:21am
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Originally Posted by av noob View Post

I put in something a little funky, although not quite as much as yours. Here is a link http://www.expo.com/details.aspx?Pro...26507celestial I actually have the version where the background color is black. I was a little nervous about it being too busy, but once installed I love it and get tons of compliments on it. I say go for it.

I like it. Do you have any pictures of it in your room?
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post #25 of 48
10/24/08 at 7:32am
Not a lot here, but also worth a look:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...me+your+carpet

AV Noob - I like that one too.
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post #26 of 48
10/24/08 at 7:39am
Not sure if it helps or not, but figured I'd tell you anyway

I didn't get a per square yard install price since it was a negotiated job, but I ended up paying roughly 3 grand for the work. This included the upgraded padding that was mildew resistant. My room is roughly 14X17 plus the riser and the stage. My hallway is roughly 50 square feet, and we carpeted the stairs as well (figure another 60sft). If I had to guess, I'd say the total carpeted area was about 350 SF, plus whatever the upcharge would have been for the stairs and step ups for the riser and stage - roughly $9 a square foot or $77 a square yard.

Hope that helps.
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post #27 of 48
10/24/08 at 7:52am
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Originally Posted by finishingtouchcu View Post

Don't be so hasty.... I happen to have that same carpet and love it! As do friends and family, the kids........ Like a previous response said, it's your theater, do it if YOU like it. No regrets here.
http://picasaweb.google.com/mahler00...82779704354818

I liked mine when I first put it in even though it was "busy" and friends and family liked it also.
After it was there for a while though we(my wife and I), thought it was too busy.
it's what you saw when you came in the room, not an accent to the room as a whole.
IMO that is what carpet should be.

Scott
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post #28 of 48
10/24/08 at 9:00am
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Wish me luck, I'm off to visit carpet stores. (I'm taking the day off to FORCE myself to pick a carpet and get things moving again!)

I've decided against the Silver Screen HT carpet. I like it in the picture above, but thinking about it my gut tells me my overall look is more of a classical elegant space, less of a 'movie theater' space.

At this point I'll be happy with any of the following:
- Masland Quadrate (big mouth)
- Nourisan Cosmopolitan Celestial (star pattern linked here
- Couristan Marco Island (ne Miami), but I'll want to see it first.

I'll be looking in dark grays or reds, geometrical patterns.
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post #29 of 48
10/24/08 at 9:04am
If you're interested, I'd be more than happy to mail you my sample as well. Just let me know and I can shoot it out to you.
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post #30 of 48
10/24/08 at 9:06am
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Originally Posted by pmeyer View Post

Wish me luck, I'm off to visit carpet stores. (I'm taking the day off to FORCE myself to pick a carpet and get things moving again!)

I've decided against the Silver Screen HT carpet. I like it in the picture above, but thinking about it my gut tells me my overall look is more of a classical elegant space, less of a 'movie theater' space.

At this point I'll be happy with any of the following:
- Masland Quadrate (big mouth)
- Nourisan Cosmopolitan Celestial (star pattern linked here
- Couristan Marco Island (ne Miami), but I'll want to see it first.

I'll be looking in dark grays or reds, geometrical patterns.


Don't forget to bring your paint samples.
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