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!

A Display Cabinet in all its glory…

A display cabinet is a practical piece of furniture often considered to be a grandiose feature that adds a sense of gravitas to its surroundings.

Its aristocratic associations are partly due to the English upper classes of the 16^th Century onwards who proudly used them when cabinet-making became an established art form across Europe[i].

Even today a dark wooden cabinet such as this REH Kennedy Military one (right) connotes wealth and esteem because of the rich materials it is made from and the skilled craftsmanship behind its construction.

Depending on your individual lifestyle, you can choose to put different things inside it such as ornaments, souvenirs, photos, books, statues, and china, or more convenient, less attractive clutter for instance documents, letters, bills, statements, and stationery.

When you install a display cabinet it is important to present it at its very best. 

As you can see from the picture above, books look best when they are lined up side by side across the central shelves. This example features books which are all similar shades and size which is obviously unlikely in real life; however if you want to store regular books you should order them according to their size with the largest first, and use attractive bookends to make them look smart.

Less is more when it comes to your cabinet: even if you have lots of ornaments to display try and limit how many you situate on each shelf; 1 on each short shelf and 2-4 on each wider shelf is more than enough.

Naturally, everybody has certain things that they want to shove away and forget about which is why cabinets such as this one feature plenty of drawers where messier items can be hidden.

Remember to dust the shelves every month – despite what people say a cabinet does not gather that much dust but a monthly clean is a good idea.

If you are thinking about adding a cabinet to your home, have a look on our website now. Kings Interiors are a Nottingham-based furniture store dedicated to providing customers with elite, top quality furniture that can be handed down through generations.

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[i] http://www.pinesolutions.co.uk/furniture-buying-guides/dining-room/display-cabinets/#history

Treat yourself this Christmas: 5 gifts for you

Christmas is a time of sharing and giving to others but for a lot of people it also a part of the year when they want to update and modernise their home in time for the New Year by refreshing the decor.

While it is a fantastic feeling to be able to give to others, you should also treat yourself at Christmas! After all, you have had a long year working hard so why shouldn’t you? Here at Kings Interiors you will find lots of ways that you can treat yourself this Christmas:

Cormar Carpets

British carpet manufacturer, Cormar Carpets was established in 1956. Based in Lancashire, it is one of the few British manufacturers of carpets in the country.

If you want to treat yourself this Christmas then investing in a brand new carpet is a brilliant way of updating a room, instantly making it look cleaner, brighter, and rejuvenating the overall look of your home in time for New Year.

Tetrad Sofas

Tetrad sofas are not only extremely elegant such as this button-backed, luxurious design, but they are very comfortable to sit on as well. This sofa can actually be purchased in several different colours depending on what is most appropriate for you.

A new piece of furniture such as this can really enhance a room’s sense of style and grandeur. The neutral colour complements almost any decor and the brand is well-known for creating top quality furniture that can last for centuries, so if you really want a treat this month then a Tetrad sofa is a good idea for you. 

New Cabinet

A new cabinet is a brilliant idea if you have an office or study that could do with something new and interesting adding to it. As well as being a practical, stable design, it looks spectacular and really complements a room that is designed in a sophisticated, opulent style.

On our website you can find cabinets in lots of different styles, sizes, and for different budgets.

  

Perhaps you are not looking to make such a large investment but are looking for a new accessory to enhance a room in your property. On our website you will find lots of top quality clocks, vases, candle holders and more.

Remember, if you have any questions about any of our range, get in touch and have a very merry Christmas!

Make the most of your conservatory this winter

Over the last decade conservatories have gone from being a relatively rare “extra” found in some properties to becoming a commonplace room where families are known to lounge together in the summertime.

Because of its greenhouse-like properties, many people still associate conservatories with the summer alone; leaving it abandoned for most of the winter because the temperatures are too cold to bear. However, if you neglect the conservatory over winter you are not making the most of it the way that you should be.

The first step to ensuring that you use your conservatory to its maximum potential this winter is to make sure that it contains appropriate furniture. Many people like to choose more country-inspired, woven furnishings such as the Lloyd Loom furniture designs found at Kings Interiors. With a focus on kitchens and conservatories, each piece of Lloyd Loom furniture is individually hand crafted and this is evident in the quality of their designs.

As you can see from the examples above, their neat shapes look sophisticated while homely and would be an inviting seat that will encourage you and your family to sit in the conservatory and enjoy its atmosphere.

Although the room will be cold during the winter, combating the low temperatures is no difficult feat: a simple, cheap electric heater can be situated neatly in the corner of the room- if you switch it on in the morning you will be impressed by how quickly the room warms up; making your conservatory a cosy, comfortable area to sit while the outside temperatures drop.

As well as a pleasant area to sit and read the newspaper, many families use the conservatory as an area to dine and entertain over Christmas. Light some candles and set the dining table for the ideal atmosphere and be sure to add a little Christmas tree - this will make it more inviting than ever and put you into a cheerful, Christmassy mood whenever you’re in there. 

Finally, if it is a small conservatory, add plants to it so that there is a little extra water vapour in the air and remember to open the window every now and then (weather permitting) for some additional ventilation. If you follow the advice of this blog post then you will successfully make the most of your conservatory this winter!

 

Design a country-inspired living room

If you live in a classic, country cottage then you are likely to be someone who loves rustic, homely interior design. However, country-inspired decor is not necessarily restricted to homes situated in amongst the fields and farmland; many people who live in the busy city pine for the great outdoors and would like to introduce a traditional, cosy atmosphere into their city home.

There are a few straightforward but vital things that should be present for any country-style home:

Choosing the right furniture

Probably the most important part of creating a rustic- country-inspired room is purchasing the right furniture.

Tetrad sofas are a brilliant example of the style needed. They look rustic but with a modern twist. The classic scrolled arms are synonymous with the style of sofa found in stately homes up and down the country; but the materials used to make them are very much the best of modern manufacturing.

Sofas such as these provide comfort to a family as well as complementing the overall classic, country feel.

Colours

A country home should be filled with different shades of brown, cream, maroon, and dark green – all of which connote the outdoors which you are trying to emulate within your home.

As you can see from the sofas above, you should add cushions (2 or more) for a snug and warm ambience.

As the rustic theme is all about bringing the outdoors indoors, it is important to have lots of wood and greenery within the room. A wooden floor is a must-have to achieve the overall look but you can also incorporate it through an oak table, corner tables, ornaments, and picture frames, and plenty of plants are well suited to this style as well.

Wallpaper

As the word “rustic” suggests, it is all about using natural materials but also about using traditional methods of decorating, hence why a lot of people like to incorporate wallpaper into the design. A busy wallpaper (probably filled with different shades of flowers) is particularly rustic, but if used on every wall can make a room look smaller. Instead, perhaps just decorate one wall with it.

At King’s Interiors we have a large collection of Tetrad furniture available for you to explore. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.