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Introducing The Rug Builder 25/07/2018 It has been possible to make bespoke rugs on our website for a while, via product pages on remnants and rolls, but our new rug builder makes the process more streamlined...

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The Cult Of Carpet 06/06/2018 Carpets, particularly patterned carpets, can have deep meaning to people - here are three stories about how carpets have caught the public imagination...

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Interior Design Trends For Spring 2018 13/04/2018 It's been a while since we looked at interior design - so, what has withstood the Winter and emerged as a true 2018 trend? We see what the most up-to-date sources have to say...

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Behind The Brand - Westex 29/03/2018 We have recommended Westex Carpets to everyone from families to hotels, from landlords to couples starting out in their dream-home - but what makes them so special?

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Underlay and Soundproofing 16/03/2018 Having the right underlay goes a long way to avoiding excess noise - here is a brief overview of soundproofing and what makes a good acoustic underlay...

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Designer Carpet Featured On 60 Minute Makeover 09/03/2018 A product of ours appeared on 60 Minute Makeover! What does this mean you ask? Well, let’s explain…

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Our Favourite Eco-Friendly Carpets 02/03/2018 Being ‘eco friendly’ is a complex thing - it relies on several different factors and constant vigilance in many areas...

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Behind The Brand - Riviera 09/02/2018 This week we’d like to talk about a fantastic brand who have just joined us - Riviera Home UK!

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Behind The Brand - Crucial Trading 02/02/2018 Here we share some information on one of our favourite brands, Crucial Trading!

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Domotex Carpet Design Awards 2018 19/01/2018 Last weekend the winners of the Carpet Design Awards at Domotex Hannover were announced - here's our favourite winners and runners up!

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Woolly Wonders- Meet The Sheep Behind Your Carpet 12/01/2018 We already have two blogs about wool carpet, but we wanted to introduce you to the sheep who make it!

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Interior Design Trends For 2018 05/01/2018 We bring you some predictions from Interior Designers about what will be popular in the coming year...

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Designer Carpet 2017 - The Year In Review 20/12/2017 We’d like to share the things that have changed about the business and improved about our service for our customers - after all, it is all about you!

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Invest In Your Home - Hygge For All 5 Senses 15/12/2017 We suggest objects to evoke and inspire 'hygge', each matched to one or more of the 5 primary senses.

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A Christmas Tale - Saint Nicholas And The Carpet 08/12/2017 There just so happens to be a story of Saint Nicholas - the inspiration for the modern Santa Claus - and carpet! Find out more here...

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A Dyeing Art - How Carpet Gets Colourful 01/12/2017 The natural world is abundant with amazing colours and throughout history we have created powders, paints and inks to make them our own...

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An Introduction To Artificial Grass 24/11/2017 Now that we stock artificial grass, we decided to share some facts with you about this mysterious material...

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A Quick Guide To Fitting Underlay 17/11/2017 You can save yourself time and money by putting down your own underlay! Here are some insider tips to help you out…

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Invest In Your Home - Tips and Tricks For Redecorating 10/11/2017 If you’re planning on doing some sprucing up, we’ve put together a little list of quick tips to help you avoid mistakes...

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Invest In Your Home - How To Give Your Guests The Hotel Experience 01/11/2017 Wanting to give visiting family that 5-star experience? Here are some tips for you!

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Invest In Your Home - 4 Ways To Create A Calming Bedroom 18/10/2017 We all need a safe and relaxing space we can come back to at the end of the day...

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Carpet Culture 05/12/2016 Carpet has played a central role in art and cultural all over the world! Here's some examples... READ MORE

How Wool Carpet Is Made 21/11/2016 Wool is one of the first materials ever used by humans - but how does get turned into carpet? And how do the manufacturers ensure it is always top-quality?

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Everything You Need To Know About Viscose Carpet 31/10/2016 We've covered how to choose your perfect carpet, but underlay can be just as difficult! How do you know you’re getting something good? Well, hopefully we can help to clarify the underlying truth of underlay!

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How To Choose The Right Underlay 24/10/2016 We've covered how to choose your perfect carpet, but underlay can be just as difficult! How do you know you’re getting something good? Well, hopefully we can help to clarify the underlying truth of underlay!

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Interior Design - 5 Trends You Need To Know About This Winter 17/10/2016 As it gets cold outside we naturally turn our attention to inside. Interior designers are releasing their new winter ranges, so we’ve provided this handy guide for you!

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5 (More) Fascinating Historical Carpet Facts 10/10/2016 Who made carpet for the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire? And how did Islamic Prayer rugs get into Christian Churches? We had a great time finding some fun facts for you last time, so now we’re back with some more!

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How To Choose Your New Carpet 03/10/2016 It can be daunting to choose a carpet; there are so many things to consider, and such a wide range of products to choose from...so we’ve created a guide to help you make this big decision!

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Invest In Your Home - Contemporary Style 15/08/2016 It’s part two of the ‘Invest In Your Home’ series! Chalk paint and bunting aren’t for everybody - many prefer the modern approach, and so here’s some ideas to get you started...

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Carpet & The Environment - The World At Your Feet 01/08/2016 Carpet is big business, and like all big businesses it has an environmental impact. Here’s some examples of things carpet companies have done to less that impact...

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Our 6 Favourite Carpet Brands 25/07/2016 We pride ourselves on only supplying from leading carpet brands - but what is a ‘leading brand’? We’ve compiled this little list of our top carpet manufacturers, and why we like them so much!

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Invest In Your Home - Vintage Style 18/07/2016 We believe that investment for the future is a great thing, so we’ve found some suggestions from around the internet to help you get the best out of your home. This first blog is all about vintage chic, so let’s get started...

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5 Colours To Consider When Redecorating 11/07/2016 When you’re re-decorating your house, there is a world of potential opened up to you. Here’s a few often neglected colours which can make a great finishing touches to your house…

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5 Fascinating Historical Carpet Facts 04/07/2016 Most of us are only interested in carpet once or twice in our lives - however, carpet is a lot more interesting that most people think, and here’s a few facts to help us prove it!

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5 Ingenious Storage Solutions For Small Houses 27/06/2016 Space saving is nothing new; everyone wants to make the most of what they have, so here are some great tips from all around the web for how to make that happen...

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5 Amazing Natural Flooring Materials You Should Try 20/06/2016 Natural carpets are in style at the moment - but what can they do for you? Here’s a little guide on the different materials and what to use them for...

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5 Reasons To Consider A Woven Carpet 13/06/2016 Here’s one for anyone thinking of getting a new carpet - woven carpets come highly recommended, and here’s a few reasons why they should get your attention…

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5 (More) Tips For Cleaning Your Carpet 06/06/2016 You may remember our 5 Tips for Cleaning Your Carpet blog we wrote a little while back! Well, we have some more useful hints for you now...

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5 Ways To Save On Renovating Your House 30/05/2016 These days we’re all tightening our belts, but thankfully it’s possible to have a top-notch home renovation on a budget..

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Wool Vs Manmade Carpet 23/05/2016 Many people want to know what is definitively better, wool or man-made carpet...

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What Is A Carpet Remnant? 16/05/2016 We get asked this question a lot by our customers (along with other similar ones), and we decided it was time to give some comprehensive answers!

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5 Tips For Cleaning Your Carpet 09/05/2016 Keeping your carpet clean is very important - and can often be very expensive! But with a few easy methods, you can keep it looking good for years. Here’s how… READ MORE