Rug Placement Ideas for the Home

Rugs are a great addition to any home, they have the ability to transform a space, soften the appearance of a room, give a definition of your style, make a room feel cosier and some are even considered pieces of art that simply can be shown off to become the focal point.

Below we have some rug placement ideas to consider for placing a rug in your home.

Give your living room a refresh with some simple changes and updates

Expand the room with wide & striped

Choosing a wide rug that has bold stripes such as black and white zebra-esque one can give a space the appearance of being wider than it actually is.

Don’t obscure its beauty

Found a rug that you have fallen in love with, why keep it covered up and hidden by furniture. If placing under a table go for a glass one rather than the opaque wooden one. The best part; glass tables fit into both modern and traditional design.

Don’t be afraid of geometric

Geometric patterned rugs look brilliant in even the most tradition of places and can pair up great with both solid and patterned fabrics.

Get the size right

It’s important to think about the size of the rug and what you want it to cover and not cover. For example, if you are placing a rug in a dining room you will want to have enough amount of rug so that it spans a distance that will allow the chair to be slid in and out of the table without leaving the area of the rug and getting caught on the edge of it.

Define area of traffic

Use a rug to define the major traffic lanes in your home, using runners you can create interesting transitions between one place and another.

Choosing the right carpet for you

Choosing the right carpet for your chosen room is an important decision, the right choice can add a warm flare to an otherwise cold room or add the feeling of more brightness to a normally dark space, in fact it can even make a room safer for the little ones to run and play.

Because of the various possibilities carpets present, they are becoming increasingly available in more and more colours, materials and designs which can make the choice of buying one difficult at times.

Don’t worry though, we are here to lend a hand.

Which room will the carpet be in?

Considering what a major investment buying a carpet is, you will definitely need to know what room you will be wanting to put it in and the way that room will be used will also affect your choice.

For example a carpet for a living room will be under much more pressure and everyday use than say a master or spare bedroom which you could easily get away with having a lavish carpet in, are there going to be lots of kids using the room who are prone to falling down and injuring themselves. These are all things you will need to consider before even thinking about your carpet choices.

The maintenance factor

Now you’ve decided what room the carpet will be used for and how it will be getting used, it now time to think about the maintenance of it.

So it’s pretty apparent that your carpet will need to maintained over time and if you know it will be facing large amounts of foot traffic or the kids will be using it as the main play room then it’s almost certain you should go for a easy to maintain one.

As there are a lot of different materials to choose, the easiest way to go about finding out how a carpet will need to be maintained is to simply ask a salesperson when purchasing your carpet, any reputable salesperson will be able to provide you with the information that you need.

As a general rule though, textured types tend to be best for resilience and not showing up footprints but as mentioned always get advice, there might be factors that you have not taken in to account.

Extra Help

We all need a helping hand from time to time so if you do want any more advice or information on choosing your perfect carpet, then please give us a call on 0115 9258347 or email us at info@kingsinteriors.com where a member of staff will be only happy to assist.

Proud supplier of Cormar Carpets

Establish in 1956, down to their commitment to service, quality and reliability and continuous effort to improve and maintain standards, over the last 50 years Cormar Carpets have become one of the leading carpet manufactures in Britain.

Makers of tufted carpets which were first introduced in the mid 20^th century and are now the majority of carpets found in the UK, they have achieved over 30 carpet and flooring awards which includes Best Carpet Manufacturer 2013.

Manufacturing the carpets at their 2 mills in Lancashire – Holme Mill and Brookhouse Mill unlike the majority of carpet sold in Britain which is imported. This allows them to keep control over the quality and raw materials used, working with such organizations as Carpet Recycling UK to maintain sustainability.

Being one of only a handful of privately family owned carpet companies, they owe their success to their continued efforts to improve systems, machinery and there time invested in training staff.

Regularly updating ranges to be in sync with current trends and styles; using only the top quality yarns and offering both 4 & 5 metre widths, there is a great combination of choice, quality and value when it comes to a Cormar Carpet.

As well as all that Cormar Carpets are also members of the Carpet Foundation and because of this come with a 2 year manufacturing fault and pile reversal guarantee – approved by the Trading 

Standard Institute.

You can take a look at the Cormar Carpets we have to offer by clicking the link below:

Kings Interiors – Cormar Carpets

For any more information or enquiries please visit our contact page.

The New Trends in Carpets

When decorating your home, one the essential things to consider is the carpet. Matching up the carpet seamlessly with your sofa, chairs and walls can always be a hard thing to decide on. This blog will help you through the latest trends and hand out some tips and tricks to picking the right carpet for your home.

The new direction in the newer carpets is towards layered colours and soft textures. The combination between the two will always be popular because it minimizes soil and vacuum marks. Alongside this, the other advantage is the colour and texture offer more distinctive styling and fashion appeal than others.

When the choices of carpet are limited to basic beiges, designers look at the situation more as a blank canvas to build on when really the carpet should be the focal point of your room. With the vast amount of styles, textures, colours and themes, it is becoming more and more popular amongst interior designers to go away from boring beige.

Just to point out, the need for neutral carpets hasn’t gone away; it’s still a very popular choice. Unlike the plain hand woven carpets of the 1990s, today’s versions have a lot more textures and patterns. The variation in sculptured effects and height offers a bolder look and which offers a lot more to the room.

The trend with neutral carpets colours is to either have more texture, more patterns, and even flecks of colour that add some interest to any basic background. Colour sprinkled against a neutral background adds that dynamic of dimension whilst helping mask spots and spills. You will also see his technique used with the “new neutrals” which include: soft greens, pale yellows and the lighter shades of blue.

At Kings Interiors we have a vast amount of patterned, textured, versatile and neutral carpets for you to choose from. Hopefully this brief little insight into what you can do with the latest trends of carpet has inspired you to get your decorating fingers out before the Christmas period.

Whats so special about Adam Carpets?

Adam Carpets have been manufacturing luscious carpets for over 80 years in the city of Kidderminster. In that time the brand has became known for its gorgeous, high quality products with a vast range of colours and over 250 standard colour options. They also have 12 different qualities which include: twist cut pile, velvet cut pile, loop pile, tip-sheared loop pile and many more; all stocked in 4 to 5 metre widths.

There carpets consist of 80% wool and 20% nylon, creating that perfect balance of being comfortable yet durable. All of our wool either comes from Britain or New Zealand. This makes all of their carpets environmentally friendly and a sustainable fibre. The advantages of wool are: it is naturally flame retardant; it has a low propensity to soil so has good appearance retention, very good wear properties and is easy to clean and maintain. They have a rigorous testing procedure for every batch of carpet they ever make.

For the past three quarters of a century these skills have been passed down through the same family; so quality and consistency is key to the business. They were awarded an ISO 9001 for consistently providing the highest quality products, alongside the best possible service to our customers.

There carpets are perfect for any room in the house and can give off a good mood which ever room you are in. Here at Kings Interiors we have stocked Adam Carpets for as long as we can remember.  They’re reliable, and for the price... and absolute bargain for your home. With constant investment in tufting technology, they are at the forefront of the carpet manufacturing industry.

All of Adam Carpets are available from either our store or to find out competitive prices you can give is a call and we will do our very best to supply you with the perfect carpet for your home.

Benefits of having carpeted flooring

Over the last decade or so we have a seen dramatic rise in the popularity of hardwood and laminate flooring options. We can of course understand this increase, as there are numerous positives to having hardwood and laminate floors, but we feel sometimes a room just deserves a carpet.

There are so many reasons choosing carpet flooring over hardwood options...

Comfort                                                                                  
The biggest advantage to carpet flooring is definitely the cosy factor! Walking into a carpeted room will give you a comfortable, cosy, and warm feeling that certain hard floors just cannot provide. It was make a space feel so much more homely and welcoming!

Sound Insulation

Especially in upstairs rooms, noise pollution in houses can have a serious effect on the residents of your home.  Having a carpet fitted plays an important role virtually eliminating impact noise because it absorbs sound! 

Insulation
Another advantage to having carpet flooring is also for the extra insulation it can provide through preventing heat loss! If you get an extra thick under-padding and choose denser carpet fibres you can seriously retain heat in your home.

Aesthetics
Carpets are a very flexible flooring option as they come in such a huge variety of colours and styles, making it easy. They can really change the look of a room or tie together a colour scheme. Unlike a plain wooden floor, carpets can be used to make a statement in a room – and you can even buy patterned ones!

Household Safety
Carpet flooring also makes homes a lot safer, especially if there are children or elderly people in the home. Carpeted floors can help save them from serious injuries from falls etc. Carpets mean reduced risk of slippage, especially when wet and also over decrease in stress on joints.

Carpets are quick and easy to install allowing the consumer considerable scope for fashionable creativity – whether they are used in a wall-to-wall design or in combination with other flooring surfaces.

All of the quality carpets we supply have excellent wear properties, which means that they will provide you with many years of comfortable service. Never buy a carpet without getting an estimate from us! We guarantee the best quality and the best prices!

Patterned Carpets are back!

Old-fashioned and dowdy they are no more - patterned carpet is back! We believe a pattern can brighten up even the dingiest of spaces, whether you making statement on you staircase with a slick tartan design, or styling your lounge with floral motifs. Patterned carpets are dramatic, adventurous and fun, and they are an important consideration when choosing a carpet.

Practically speaking, it can mask a multitude of spills, spots and wear. Even a subtle pattern can help to conceal any blemishes. Pattern adds detail to a room, whether it's geometric, floral or a simple check. It also brings character and complexity to the overall design.

From a contemporary take on traditional designs or to create a truly heritage impression we have a wide selection of beautiful patterns and designs for every taste and style.

From Axminster Carpets of Devon, Brintons, Ulster Carpets, Whitestone Weavers, Woodward Grosvenor and Goodacre, from traditional to Laura Ashley designs, Kings has everything you will need to transform your room. We are one of the original woven Axminster and Wilton suppliers in the country. Our knowledge of these products is second to none. Here are some examples...

The Brintons Abbeyglen Woven Axminster  

This plaid collection is named after the striking castle which sits high above Connemara. The five designs are inspired by the county that the plaid represents and the warm earth colours used give the carpets a rich natural quality.

Brintons Timorous Beasties Yellow Ruskin Butterfly 

Known for their beautiful, dramatic textiles and wallpapers, Timorous Beasties began by creating rugs for Brintons. This season, for the first time, they have designed a carpet collection. Available in three widths 1, 3 and 4 metres wide, this stunning design is suitable for extra heavy domestic use.

 

Brintons Laura Ashley Woven Axminster

The Laura Ashley palette of soft honeys, pinks and greens looks great in modern homes and is very easy to live with. Available in three widths 0.91 metres, 2.74 metres and 3.66 metres wide, this pretty design would look beautiful in any home. 

Flooring is the cornerstone of any design scheme. Once you decide on the carpeting of a space, the wall colour, window treatment, fabrics and furnishings will all fall into place. So what is on the floor-whether it's a block colour or an elaborate pattern- will create the atmosphere for an entire room. For all your carpet needs, look no further than Kings Interiors!

Carpet v Wooden Floor: Which is best for you?

One of the biggest questions facing anybody sprucing up their home is: should I have a carpet or a wooden floor? Here are some of the pros and cons of each one to help you reach your decision:

Carpets

Pros

1. Absorb Sound: a room without a carpet often echoes. The carpet absorbs sound so the echo effect goes away
   
2. Warmth: carpets provide a warm surface so that you can walk around in bare feet without the risk of catching a cold.  Furthermore Cormar Carpets come in a wide range of colours that will suit your room so that there is a warm ambience as well as an increase in temperature.
   
3. Cheaper: Carpets have been used for decades partly because they are a lot cheaper than the alternatives. They can last for many years if they are well looked after.
   
4. Low Maintenance: essentially all a carpet needs is to be vacuumed once a week and ideally remove your shoes when walking on it. 

Cons

1. Absorbs Dust: carpets hide dust and it is often not clear that a carpet needs vacuuming so it might be left unattended for weeks. Naturally if it is not vacuumed for a prolonged length of time it will gather dust and cause allergies.
   
2. Difficult to Clean: when something is spilled onto a carpet it often requires chemical products to remove it. If the spillage is not dealt with straight away it may become a permanent stain.
   
3. Pets pick at it: cats love to exercise their claws on a carpet which can cause a lot of damage.
   
4. Bleach: when removing a stain sometimes the bleach might remove the colour of the carpet and actually make the appearance worse. However, this is unlikely in modern carpets.
   

   

   Cormar Carpet from Kings Interiors

   
   

Wooden Floor

Pros

1. Modern: if you watch any home-decorating programmes you will know that wooden floors are usually desired by people who want a modern-looking home.
   
2. Natural: it gives your home a natural feel. If you want a rustic look then you can add wooden furniture as well, or if you want a light, updated look then a fabric sofa will complement it as well.
    
3. Easy to Clean: although it needs sweeping frequently, it is very clear which parts of the room have gathered dust which means that cleaning is a quick process.
   
4. Better for Allergies: it cannot absorb dust which makes it more hygienic particularly for people who are prone to allergies. 

Cons

1. Noisy: one of the most common complaints about a wooden floor is the level of noise that it emits. If anything is dropped on it such as a remote control the sound will give you quite a shock. You’ll be surprised how often you drop a knife, a pen, or a book, and jump out of your skin.
   
2. Dents: although wood can last a long time, it will dent and scratch as time goes by. If you move furniture around or have a pet with claws then you will notice that little marks begin to appear.
   
3. High Maintenance: dust is very obvious on a wooden floor because there is nowhere for it to hide. This means that it needs sweeping regularly in comparison to a carpet that can be left for over a fortnight without appearing messy.
   
4. Cold: you might notice a sudden drop in temperature if you replace a carpet with wood. The wood won’t insulate your home the way a carpet does because it can’t absorb warmth.
   

Wooden Floor - flooringinspectors.co.uk

Kings interiors sell a wide range of Cormar Carpets at great prices. If you would like to find out about the wide range of colours and materials that you can use then visit http://www.kingsinteriors.co.uk/cormar-carpets.htm and have a browse of our collection.