LIVING SPACES STEP INSIDE Get Creative with Carpet There are many ways in which you can experiment with carpet to create an
individual space within the home. Here, Mike Richardson, General Manager of Kersaint Cobb, discusses some options to consider when choosing a carpet.
Whether it be a spacious family home or a compact space for people always on-the-go, carpet offers a huge range of designs and textures to suit the needs of every living space and every customer.
Stripe Appeal
One attractive yet also practical option is stripes. Stripes add visual interest to the floor and, for those tight on space, linear stripes can help to enlarge the appearance of a room; which is especially effective in hallways as the stripe draws the eye along the design and appears to elongate the area.
Striped flooring is ideal in busy family homes as it will withstand the effects of dirt and wear better than plain and flat single colour flooring.
A playful striped runner can provide an attractive focal point and is an ideal way to experiment with pattern on a smaller scale.
A Splash of Colour
Floorcoverings in soft, light colourways will brighten a room and create the illusion of space. Deep and rich coloured carpets will make a room feel more cosy.
With customers becoming more design- savvy, we are seeing an increase in vibrant on-trend colours being explored through flooring. Vibrant and warmer tonal flooring can help create a more inviting appearance in the home, whilst adding a real designer touch.
Use carpet as the starting point for your décor and a rug as the finishing touch. A bold pattern in a strong colourway will make a statement piece out of your carpet, whilst a simpler design in a neutral colourway will add a subtle element of textured design to your room.
When choosing floorcoverings, you need to think about how the room is going to be used and take into account practicalities; different floorcoverings are suitable for different conditions.
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Wool floorcoverings are ideal for living rooms as they are hardwearing and soft underfoot. As a natural fibre, wool is also breathable; it will be warm in the winter but remain cool in the summer.
Sisal, seagrass and mountain grass all have smooth fibres and offer a crisp, neat effect. Coir is suitable for those seeking a rougher, more casual effect.
Jute is the softest of the natural floorcoverings, giving a comfortable feel underfoot. However, it is less hardwearing and more absorbent.
Total Texture
Texture is a key trend in interiors, with many people working with materials rather than colour to create an inviting room scheme. Textured floorcoverings add a subtle design element to a floor without being overpowering; chunky, textured wool floorings in warm colours help create a cosy feel and work in both traditional and contemporary room schemes.
For heavily used areas, such as hallways and stairs, textured flooring is ideal because it will withstand the effects of dirt and wear better than plain and flat single colour flooring.
Deep, thick textured floorcoverings feel very luxurious, while finer textures offer a crisper, more tailored effect.
Caring for Your Carpet
In the event of a spillage, avoid the use of carpet shampoo or mousse as these often shrink or bleed traditional carpets, let alone naturals! Instead, immediately use a dry cleaning product such as Kersaint Cobb’s resolve. Be careful not to over brush as it could damage the flooring. Vacuum and repeat as necessary.
In the case of a serious
spillage, please contact a professional carpet maintenance company.
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