Who are Moduleo?

Providing a fresh approach to the UK luxury vinyl flooring market, Moduleo® offers a dynamic and stylish alternative for retailers and customers.

With an extensive range of durable, stylish products as well as great customer service, Moduleo® is proud to be different.

Moduleo® is available in both a traditional dry back installation and a simple-to-install ‘Click' technology system, which holds a strong cross-consumer appeal, making it great for any modern space. Be it home, office, or commercial, Moduleo® offers luxury solutions for the ultimate in natural-looking and durable flooring.

The IVC Group

Moduleo® is part of the IVC Group which was founded in 1997 and is one of the largest manufacturers of flooring in the world. With the goal of rapidly growing to be an independent player in the flooring market, IVC Group manufactures products for both commercial and residential applications. IVC Group have two production facilities in Europe, as well as a manufacturing plant in the USA, IVC has a strong grasp on the US and European markets.

Their Fantastic Credentials

Moduleo® has been independently certified with ISO accreditations for environmental practice and quality. They have acquired the global quality management standard ISO 9001 as well as ISO 14001 which specifies environmental requirements for quality management.

Moduleo is proud to be have generic BREEAM ratings for its products and an A+ Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) accreditation. They also have a BRE A+ rating.

All products from Moduleo® are rigorously tested and have achieved an anti-slip rating of R10; so, they are safer underfoot than many of their natural counter parts.

All Moduleo® products are recycled and contain up to 50% recyclable material. Moreover, up to 40% of energy used in manufacturing is generated by 3 wind turbines which have been built at the firm’s purpose built, eco production plant in Belgium.

Vinyl flooring has never been so exciting as today!

2017 marks IVC Group’s 20th anniversary and with this it brings more exciting developments, their customers and the world of luxury vinyl flooring than ever before. They have lots of exciting launches and expansions coming soon. Find out why vinyl flooring has never been so exciting.

For more information on Moduleo or any of our other brands please call Kings Interiors on 0115 925 8347 today.

Who is Jim Dickens?

Jim Dickens, born in 1901 was the grandfather of the company’s founder. He inspired his grandson into the textile and design industry.

Back in the good one days, James started out as an upholsterer, based in the Black Country, where he honed his skills as a craftsman before moving to London in the 1930s. James then pursued a career working as a Fabric and Passementerie agent for the Art Textile Company of Featherstone Street.

In 1984, influenced by his artistry, skills and passion, Dominic Morgan went to follow his grandfather into learning the upholstery trade. Prior to starting he honed his skills working for certain European textile companies. Dominic travelled to the British Isles supplying furniture craftsmen and design firms with weaves, velvets from mills based in Turkey and Belgium.

Back in 1994 Dominic created Loomcraft, which was a retail shop in the city of Litchfield in Staffordshire. It became a superb supplier of fabrics imported from all over Europe. He set out to create his own fabrics for the UK marketplace, using his wealth of knowledge when it came to compositions and designs. This initial work would establish Jim Dickens in 2004.

In 2013, the Welsh print based company Elanbach became another brand alongside Jim Dickens. Elanbach had soft prints, that worked excellently alongside the quality designs and heavy weaves that made the Jim Dickens range. The prints were created from a building close to the current location in Litchfield. They now digitally print out to order samples and obtain across from across the Globe.

Today, the team has evolved into a strong, dedicated team of people that are based in Litchfield providing personal service with a bespoke feel. They supply stunning quality fabrics to clients across the Globe. Having been established for over ten years, Jim Dickens is growing from strength to strength within the textile industry that was created almost 100 years ago.

Here at Kings Carpets we stock the complete Jim Dickens range. For further information please call 0115 925 8347 or email us at info@kingsinteriors.com.

Why Regular Carpet Cleaning is Necessary

In order to keep carpets fresh, clean and hygienic they require regular cleaning. Dirt from outside can cause the carpet to age considerably and also enable bacteria and mites to multiply.

Vacuuming is an important part of keeping your carpets clean. Carpets in heavy traffic areas should be vacuumed daily to keep them in prime condition.

Carpet Cleaning can be a steamy business....

In the context of carpet cleaning, The hot water extraction method "steam cleaning" seems very popular, This method uses equipment that sprays heated water, sometimes with added cleaning chemicals onto the carpet. Simultaneously, the water is vacuumed up, along with dissolved dirt. “steam cleaning” is the preferred method of many carpet manufacturers as it removes more dirt and abrasive particles resulting in less wear and pile abrasion

Portable steam cleaning equipment that plugs into an electrical outlet can be hired from many large DIY stores or alternatively go onto Google for companies that offer professional carpet cleaning service.

Carpet Cleaning ask the experts

If you have a preferred carpet supplier it may be worth speaking to them for advice on the best way to clean your carpet as different materials need different treatments, jute-backed carpets and loose rugs with natural fibers such as wool could shrink after a wet treatment, Velvet piled carpets and Berber carpets could become fuzzy if cleaned the wrong way.

It is also worth speaking to your carpet retailer at the point of purchase about pre treated carpets this is often recommended in heavy traffic areas.

Here at Kings Carpets we stock a vast range of carpets from all the major brands. For further information please call 0115 925 8347 or email us at info@kingsinteriors.com.

Kings Interiors - Flash Furniture Sale

You might not have been aware of this, but since the 13th of September this year we have had some special reductions and prices have been slashed in our flash sale, which means you have been missing out on some great deals that are on our Kings Interiors site.

At this very moment we have huge reductions on all of our Alstons Upholstery products, as well as some of our Collins and Hayes, Llyod Loom and Greenapple items and other individual pieces available, all beautifully designed and perfectly suited to add style to any room.

Some choice items from our sale have got to be:

Alstons Eton Grand Sofa – This combines beautiful soft chenille stripes with a classic elegant design to create a great modern look. At the moment this is on sale at £899 (a saving of £350).

Collins and Hayes Santalina Medium Sofa – With its modern but minimalist design this sofa offers warmth and comfort, adding an inviting feel to any living room. At the moment this is on sale at £1299 (a saving of £300).

Lloyd Loom Bolero Armchair with Fabric Seat – One of Lloyd Looms most admired models, it combines traditional feature with a more contemporary line. At the moment this is on sale at £299 (a saving of £121).

Greenapple Lychee Spiral Multi Coloured Gloss Coffee Table – This table with its rotating tiers has a unique look and allow you to display the table open or closed depending on the look you want. At the moment this is on sale at £299 (a saving of £62).

Miniforms Glass and Stainless Steel Coffee Table – A stylish table combining metal and glass work together in a unique way. At the moment this is on sale at £249 (a saving of £350).

These offers are only available on the items listed on our flash furniture sale page, and only whilst we still have them in the store.

There are only one each of these marvellous pieces of furniture, so once they’ve been snatched up, that’s it, they’re gone for good.

Everything must go, and while some of these take-home today bargains might seem unbelievable, please rest assured they are very genuine.

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.

What’s so great about a Duresta Sofa?

Here at Kings, we are obsessed with the beautiful range of Duresta sofas we have on offer. Instantly recognisable, there is something truly unique and beautiful about a Duresta sofa that we really can’t get enough of.

A Duresta sofa has a sense of opulence and luxury, which in turn gives any room they are added to that luxurious feel. Beautiful handmade, the Duresta ranges are long-lasting time pieces that are undeniably beautiful!

Alongside the assurance of a strong technical specification, a major part of the joy of owning high quality handmade furniture resides in the knowledge that the people who made the pieces have brought years of experience, good judgement and, most importantly, great care to their work. These subtle but enchanting ingredients are only found in true craftsmanship and give the furniture that special 'Something'.

Duresta has been making high quality upholstery for 70 years. The factory is in Long Eaton, a Nottinghamshire town which is renowned for the skill of its people in all aspects of furniture making. From the traditional joinery of frame-making through to all kinds of fabric-cutting and sewing expertise, Long Eaton understands how to make premium, aesthetically-beautiful furniture.

Duresta believe that sofas and chairs are not merely functional objects for seating. They also play an important part in establishing the character of the room they are set in. Although their designs naturally respond to changing tastes, at the heart of each lies an unmistakeable, quintessentially English Style, which throughout the world is generally considered to have a flavour of understatement, subtlety and fine proportion.

We supply a wonderful range of truly stunning Duresta sofas that are guaranteed to enhance and bring you home to another level.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. 

Prepare to cosy up with Kings sofas

Summer for many is more than just a season – a state of mind that is a time of both work and rest but in British climates it can come and go so subtly that many of us don’t even realise its presence.

Luckily for us, this year, we have been lucky enough to experience scorching temperatures, heat waves and even bank holiday barbecues, which are a rare treat.

However, with recent weather changes and temperature declines it seems that summer is coming to an abrupt close – just like that.

Now, here may be the time to take stock and gather your thoughts on the next season to come – Autumn. For many a disappointing season, however, at Kings we think this season provides the perfect opportunity to sit and watch nature changing right before our eyes, all while sat in the comfort of your own home.

From the exterior to the interior of your home, Autumn preparations can not only bring richer and more earthy tones of colour but also different styles and new furnishings to help you prepare your home for the impending winter when you really will be cosying up in front of the TV and fire, with a good book or loved ones.

Here, we take a look at some of the ways you can use your living spaces practically, stylishly and comfortably this autumn.

Social and entertaining

With the right kind of sofa choices you can make your home into a comforting social space to entertain your guests over the cooler months while remaining firmly indoors. You want something stylish to showcase your own personality but also functional to fit your guests seating requirements.

As many of you will know, choosing the right type of fabric or leather upholstery to cover your sofa is entirely down to your own tastes so the options then fall down to the sizing requirements and shapes that you want to suit your living room or entertainment space.

Here are 3 different styles you may want to consider:

The Loose Cover Goodwood Sofa

With comforting plump cushions and curvy lines, this sofa provides a traditionally functional role for your guests and is large enough to provide plenty of room. 

The Alstons Padstow sofa

Doubles as a sofa bed for those guests that will want to stay the night and avoid the cooler temperatures. This sofa has classic lines and shape to fit most interiors – available in a variety of fabric colours and designs. 

The Luxury Florence Sofa

Termed luxury for its rich and fine upholstery this style of sofa has seat cushions which are hand stuffed with duck down and duck feathers for maximum comfort for you and your guests – although whether you’ll want to share the seating is another matter.

Cosy night in

Of course when the weather takes a turn for the worst, rain, snow or winds start picking up speed you will want to avoid leaving your home. This is the point where snuggling up in front of the fire with a good book or television with a decent film will seem more attractive. But is your sofa as inviting as you think or is it time for a new one?

While we all may want a deep and plump cushioned sofa that has chunky lines to sink into, this isn’t always possible for all rooms. Your choice of sofa or settee will all come down to the size and shape of your living space so do bear measurements in mind.

Here are 3 different styles you may want to consider for that cosy night in:

The Duresta International Emperor

With this sofa, you can fully customise your sofa to fit the shape and size of room that you have. Modern and contemporary without compromising on function, you can happily sink into the corners of this sofa – all you have to worry is about the choice of upholstery. A Duresta sofa is an investment for many years as it comes with renowned high levels of craftsmanship.

Contrast upholstery Keats midi sofa

A high quality traditional shape of sofa with a coil sprung base and feather down interior for maximum levels of comfort and style. This midi sized sofa is also perfect for smaller living spaces or if you just want a sofa to stretch out on and have all to yourself.

  

Parker and Farr sofa

If you want to keep all the luxury for your home then a Parker and Farr sofa could be just what you’re looking for. Sofas of character and showmanship promoting flair and style with stunning curves and a wide span of upholstery styles, this sofa will be one you’ll learn to cherish not just for the winter months but all year round.

At Kings Interiors, we know that furniture is an intimate part of a person’s home and should not only suit a purpose but be an investment that will also communicate the homeowner’s distinct style.

With all of our sofa styles, we provide a large variety of upholstery fabrics and sofa designs for you to choose from because the furnishings in your home are the most honest reflections of you.

To browse our full range click here or pop along to one of our Nottingham showrooms which serves Derby, Leicester and Mansfield easily. Our team of furniture specialists will also be more than happy to answer any questions should you need to contact us.