Getting new carpeting is always fun. It's a great way to change up the look of a room without having to shop around for lots of little accent pieces and new paintings. Instead of dealing with all the little details, you're focusing on the background. Yes, changing that carpeting is a fast way to totally transform any room's decor.

Of course, one of the first things that you are going to have to think about is which brand to look at. When you walk into a carpeting store you will usually find that each brand of carpet is grouped separately, so you can either wander the store looking at what pops out at you and catches your eye and then research the quality, or you can decide on which brands to consider before you look for the style of carpet that you like.

Stainmaster is a good choice if you are looking for a quality rug that will stand up well to wear and tear. You will also be likely to find something you are happy with, considering the wide and stylish range of Stainmaster carpet colors that are available on the market.

One step up is Karastan. Read any Karastan carpet review and you'll hear talk about the quality and beauty of this brand... and of the price tag as well. Karastan is a popular choice among the rich and famous, and there is definitely a social rush to being able to say "Oh yes, that's a Karastan."

Which one is right for you? Well a lot depends on your budget. If you don't have gobs of cash to spend on your new carpet, then Stainmaster might be the right choice for you. But if you do have money to spend and are looking for the elite among carpets, then Karastan is the way to go.