Placing rugs on carpet

It might seem like the wrong thing to do or even a design blunder to add a rug to an already carpeted room, but done right it can create different sectors in a room and if you are renting a property it can improve the overall look of the room and add a little of your own touch to it.

When laying any rugs on or off carpet make sure it is not a trip hazard for anyone living in the property, especially for the elderly.

Areas of high traffic will benefit from placing a washable hallway runner which will prevent the carpet from gaining excessive wear.  These carpets, due to the repeated walking they will encounter will often shift so choosing one with a foam backing is ideal as well as picking a colour that will blend or complement your homes colour scheme of course.

Define sectors or areas of interest in larger rooms, for example place a rug in front of your mantel piece which houses all of your fancy ornaments to attract people to this spot, place under a coffee table or sofa to emphasise them in the room or if your dining room and kitchen share the same floor space use a rug to differentiate between them, giving them both their own personality and look.

Talking of dining rooms, these are great places to place a rug. Not only does it help define the eating area, if placed under the dining table and chairs it will also act as a great food cache stopping your main carpet being stained or damaged. It’s always cheaper to replace a rug rather than a carpet.

This idea of avoiding stains is also perfect for anyone renting a property and wants to avoid damaging or staining the carpets and potentially having to pay out for them.

Colourful patterned rugs will work well on carpets with a low pile and a neutral colour, the colour of carpet will create a framed look around the colourful rug. Do avoid mixing different textures of carpet and rug, for example if your carpet is high pile then don’t choose a high pile rug to place on it rather go for a low pile.

If you would like any more advice or information on choosing a rug, 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.

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.

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.