Purple Carpet Reviews – Best Three Purple Carpets

Do a quick search on carpets on the Google seacrch engine and you’ll quickly realize one thing: results for both ‘carpet’ and ‘rug’ come out. Does this mean both terms can be used interchangeably? Regrettably (or perhaps not) that cannot be done; although they have several similarities, in the end carpets and rugs are not the same thing. Here are some of the distinguishable differences between carpets and rugs:

• Rugs usually have bound ends and are not permanent fixtures on the floor

• Rugs may have decorative tassels on them

• Carpets can run from wall to wall

• Carpets are usually more permanent fixtures on the floor

• Rugs can be bright-coloured to introduce brightness to your home, but the colour of carpets should be calmer or more neutral to blend with the home.

Though in a way, carpets can be seen as enlarged rugs, and smaller carpets might even be mistaken as rugs – which might be the reason why some people use the terms interchangeably.

Purple is the colour of royalty – but it is not restricted to those of royal status only, of course! Besides that it also means good judgement. It is said to promote spiritual fulfillment and thus, peace of mind; this makes it a good colour choice for calm activities, such as meditation.

Best Three Purple Carpets

1. C-Collection Purple Carpet

Nice monochrome design for an appealing look

This is a square-patterned, 248x170cm carpet, dyed in various shades of purple. In fact, the hue you see changes whenever you see it from a different view! The pile is made out of wool or artificial silk (for details) and the warp is made of cotton, cumulating in 12mm of thickness. It has about 100, 000 to 140, 000 knots per metre square. The C-Collection Purple Carpet is made in India. You might worry that this many-hued carpet will look complicated and confusing if you stare at it too much, but hey. You can either think of it as part of its appeal, or you can think of it as an oversized monochrome quilt on the floor – quilts are normally colourful jumbles, right?

Pros:

• Interesting Monochrome: Although every square is merely a variation of the colour purple, the different hues make for a more interesting carpet.

• Cute for Kids: Grown-ups might not like this brighter-than-usual carpet, but kids should love them – it is said that most kids love purple, after all.

• Environmental-Friendly Workshop: C-Collection claims that this carpet is made in environmental-friendly, ethically correct workshops in India, which counts for something considering the staggering malpractice in that country.

Cons:

• Knotted by Hand: Some of you might see this as a plus, because of the high price hand-made items fetch, but doing it manually also puts this carpet at higher risk of errors.

• Pricey: It is quite expensive because it is knotted by hand.

2. Modern Contemporary Purple Carpet

The dark colour blends well with most interior themes

This carpet is a lush, dark-purple coloured beauty measuring 4’x6’, 5’x8’ or 7’6”x9’6” in size. It is made out of polypropylene and is rectangular in shape. It will make a good addition to your home, both to keep your feet warm above the cold floor, and to brighten up the area a little (not by much, because that’s not the purpose of carpets). The dark colour blends well with most interior themes, but is calmly unobtrusive by virtue of its hue. This carpet is machine tufted, including its backing. It weighs an average of 12lbs and is about a quarter of an inch thick.

Pros:

• Dark, Easily-Matched Colour: The dark purple carpet is easy to match to most existing décor because it is dark.

• Not Slippery: It will not slide around on the floor.

• Competitive Pricing: If you shop around, you will be able to find this carpet for less than a hundred dollars.

Cons:

• Thin: Don’t expect to feel a comfortable softness when you walk on this carpet; a quarter of an inch does not provide much cushion for the feet.

3. Thick Carpet Modern Splash Purple

A contemporary carpet for your home

If you want something more contemporary but not overly-glaring, this carpet is for you. It is mostly dark purple, with abstract splashes of violet that spruces up the whole carpet. Express your artistic side without any effort by displaying it where you wish it to be: your living room, your bedroom, you name it, it’ll fit right in. It is fully made out of polyester, with a cotton canvas backing. This half-inch thick carpet’s weave is hand-tufted – so imagine the amount of time and care taken to make just one carpet for you! It is also easy (if meticulous because of its size) to clean because you can wash it by hand.

Pros:

• Hand-Washable: At least you need not worry about stuffing this carpet into a huge washing machine then dryer, right?

• Contemporary: The inorganic violet splashes add an extra modern touch to the carpet.

• Quite Thick: Half an inch of carpet can cushion your feet comfortably on the floor.

Cons:

• Higher Risk of Errors: Being hand-tufted – even if it’s made in China, famed for its attention to detail – puts it at higher risk of errors than machine-made carpets.

Before You Buy:

Although purple, especially dark purple, is easy to match to your existing décor, you should still take care that the carpet does not distract attention away from your main piece in the room – unless the carpet itself is the main exhibit, of course. And if your décor has any yellow anywhere, you might want to proceed with your maybe-purchase with caution, because as a complementary colour to purple they bring out the best and the worst in each other. Watch out.

You might also want to consider what size you want your carpet to be. It can be wall-to-wall, covering every inch of your floor, or it can cover just a portion of it, several metre square’s worth. You may also face some difficulty finding the exact dimensions if you’re looking for a wall-to-wall carpet unless you custom-order one, or if you’re lucky enough to have a room matching the dimensions of the carpet you wish to buy.