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.

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!

Why have Mirrors in your home...

There are so many reasons why you should have mirrors in your home. We have a beautiful range of mirrors here at Kings Interiors and thought we’d write about why we think you need one in every room of your house...

Space
For a start they are the best way of creating the illusion of space! They can really effectively amplify a room and make it feel a lot bigger than it actually is. A mirror reflects the room, making you think that a room is much bigger. A small or narrow room can benefit from hanging a wall mirror and having a mirror in the hallway or a bathroom can make a space look more open.


Light
A mirror also reflects light around a room. Any light in your room will be enhanced by mirrors that reflect it, making the room more light and airy, and the more light and airy a room, the more spacious it feels.


Hide
Another great use for a mirror is to hide any imperfections you may have on the walls of your home. It can be hard to find paintings or pictures that look right in your home and that suit your style and colour schemes. A mirror is a great alternative that can cover up any unsightly imperfections such as holes, paint scratches, discoloured paint, or finger marks.


Decorate
A large, decorative mirror in a room will immediately brighten it up and can create a lovely focal point. You can also use a mirror to update the look of a room in your home, to achieve a cohesive style or to bring interest in a space.


LookLast but not least, a key benefit of a mirror and arguably the most important one is its functional use. You use a mirror to look in it! You use one to check on yourself before you leave the house, to do your hair, and for all your other grooming rituals.


Many interior decorators and designers maintain that a mirror completes the look of a room. In our showrooms we display probably the largest selection of mirrors from each manufacturer in the UK. You can browse and buy online, or visit our amazing showrooms here in Nottingham. Call us for any help or advice on 0115 9455584 or email info@kingsinteriors.com.

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!