Glen King learns from Gary Dixie of Queenstreet Carpets & Furnishings how investing in striped flooring can brighten up your home throughout the winter months and beyond.
Go bold to get that contemporary ‘Wow’ factor and instantly add dramatic impact and focus to your living space. If you prefer the more traditional look, then incorporate striped carpeting from the extensive range of muted tones available on the market.
In days gone by, Kidderminster carpet factories, producers of high quality expensive Wilton carpets, used to utilise leftover yarns to produce ‘one-off’ striped carpets. At that time this was one of the cheapest types of flooring available to consumers who were not in a financial position to pay the high prices commanded in order to own a Wilton carpet held in high reverence. Nowadays desirable striped carpets are seen as ‘top of the pile’ and can be one of the more expensive types of flooring. This is because each carpet is now made as an ongoing product range using high quality yarns with short pile height to ensure the straight stripes stay right on line!
Carpet creates a level of comfort, warmth and cosiness that simply cannot be replicated by other types of flooring and also provides effective sound insulation. At the height of carpet fashion, stripes have now taken the lead; a design statement in their own right. And since the early arrival of Crucial Trading’s Mississippi stripe, the choice is now greater than ever. Contemporary and stylish, carpets will never again be the last thing you consider when creating your ideal living space - now you can furnish your home from the floor up.
The luxury and comfort of wool rich carpets are being used to stunning effect with a huge choice of striped carpets. The highest quality carpet in this collection will be made up of a two or three fold yarn providing a beautiful yet durable product of a superior standard that is suitable for all areas of the home. You can rely on them keeping their good looks for many years to come with a full range of colours, textures and styles to suit all tastes.
Striped carpets and rugs are funky, fashionable and a hugely popular choice as you can co-ordinate them with plain carpets. Make a statement throughout your living area with a wall to wall striped carpet; alternatively utilise smaller areas as a feature to liven up your living space.
Take pattern off the walls and transfer to the floor with an extensive range of striped carpets to be found at Queenstreet Carpets & Furnishings...
Playing with pattern on the flooring has never been so exciting. Choose from bold wide stripes or thin pinstripes in neutrals or vibrant colours. Loud stripes become the main focus or add an eye-catching accent to neutral rooms; whilst quieter shades can add tone and texture. Striped carpets look striking as stair runners and stunning in hallways. Alternatively choose to have a custom made striped rug as an aspect in a main room.
Remember that expert fitting is required with this product to ensure the pattern runs straight. Be aware also of walls that do not run parallel and stairways that turn a corner with treads that are narrow on one end and wider at the other, known as winder stairs. Experienced retailers will provide all the necessary professional advice when choosing and installing a striped carpet.
Photograph of Gary Dixie courtesy of Mark Campbell - www.onthemarkphotography.co.uk
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