New carpeting is like a makeover for your home, literally transforming its look and feel.

Martha recently installed a new sisal carpet in her East Hampton home, with Arash Yaraghi, owner of Safavieh rug makers, leading the process.

Arash shares three basic considerations for choosing rugs and carpets:

1. Pick out a color that relates to and complements the palette in the room.

2. Choose a rug style that works with the room's decor, whether it's traditional, contemporary, or modern.

3. User lighter colors in low-traffic areas and sturdier weaves with darker colors for high-traffic areas, such as entryways.

Martha Stewart Rugs
On the show, Martha and Arash displayed six Martha Stewart Collection rugs, all manufactured by Safavieh.

Rugs seen on the show:

• Parasols in Herbal Garden (Hand Tufted Collection, made in India)
• Sakura Fawn in Blossom (Nepalese Collection, made in Nepal)
• Block Quilt in Cream (Natural Cotton Collection, made in China)
• Amazonia in Feldspar (Tibetan Collection, made in Tibet)
• Meadow in Sky Blue (Wool Petit Point Collection, made in China)
• Foliage in Orchard (Oushak Collection, made in India)

Resources
For more information about the Martha Stewart Collection, visit marthastewart.com/shop.