When it comes to flooring, opting for hardwood flooring is a popular way to go. Tons of homeowners and renters alike can’t wait to cover up or completely do away with the carpeting in their homes.

We asked an interior designer to share the top outdated carpet colors so you know what to avoid when shopping for your next carpet.

a. A type of floor-covering made from the skin of North African goats. b. A nubby, larger-loop carpet flecked with deeper colors. c. A rustic tool used by early African farmers to shear sheep. d.