Karastan Color Options: Setting the Tone for Your West Michigan Interior
Table of Contents
More Than Just Beige
The Psychology of Color in 2026
Trending Karastan Palettes for Grand Rapids
How Lighting Affects Your Color Choice
Coordinating with Cabinets and Counters
Designing Your Dream Space
More Than Just Beige
Gone are the days when choosing a carpet color meant picking from three shades of tan. In 2026, the Karastan color palette is a sophisticated array of tones that draw inspiration from the natural world, haute couture, and architectural design.
At DeGraaf Interiors, we know that the color of your floor is the single most important decision for the “mood” of your home.
Whether you want to create a bright, airy sanctuary in Grand Rapids or a moody, cozy retreat in Hudsonville, the right Karastan hue is the key.
The Psychology of Color in 2026
In 2026, we are seeing a shift away from “Cool Grays” and toward “Warm Neutrals.”
Warm Earth Tones: Shades like terracotta, soft mushroom, and “oatmeal” are becoming the new neutrals. These colors provide a sense of groundedness and stability.
Moody Blues and Greens: For libraries or bedrooms, deep navy and forest green Karastan carpets are being used to create “jewelry box” rooms that feel luxurious and intimate.
Trending Karastan Palettes for Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids homeowners are increasingly leaning into the “Organic Modern” aesthetic. Karastan’s “Desert Palette”—filled with soft sands and sage greens—complements the wood and stone elements common in West Michigan architecture.
For those in newer Hudsonville developments, the “Urban Chic” palette of charcoals and soft silvers provides a clean, high-end look.
How Lighting Affects Your Color Choice
One of the “DeGraaf Differences” is our insistence that you see samples in your home’s actual light.
North-Facing Rooms: These rooms get cool, bluish light. A warm-toned Karastan carpet can prevent these spaces from feeling “chilly.”
South-Facing Rooms: These get intense, warm light. You may want a cooler-toned carpet to balance the afternoon sun.
Coordinating with Cabinets and Counters
Because DeGraaf Interiors also specializes in cabinetry and countertops, we help you see the “big picture.”
We can pull your kitchen cabinet samples and pair them with your Karastan carpet swatches right in our showroom.
This prevents the “undertone clash” where a carpet might make your beautiful white cabinets look yellow.
Design Your Dream Space with DeGraaf Interiors in Grand Rapids, MI
Color is the most personal part of the flooring process. With Karastan’s vast array of options and DeGraaf’s professional design consultants, we make the selection process easy and inspiring.
Confused by color? Schedule a FREE design consultation at DeGraaf Interiors and let us help you find your perfect Karastan carpet flooring match.