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2010-03-05
href="http://www.aztecflooringservices.co.uk/carpets/carpets-for-home" target="_self">Carpets are becoming more and more popular among homeowners in Britain, an interior design specialist has observed.

According to Adrienne Chinn, director of Adrienne Chinn Design Company, wall-to-wall carpets had fallen out of favour for more than a decade.

However, she believes they are increasingly coming back into fashion and proving popular once again.

"People are starting to look at wall-to-wall carpets again, which has not been a trend at all for about 15 years," she commented.

Ms ...
2010-03-03
carpets have been installed at dorms in a US university in an attempt to make the properties feel more modern.

Along with new carpets, swivel chairs have been added to the dorms at Washington University in St Louis, reports the student newspaper Student Life.

Flooring contractors may have been called in to advise the university on whether to select carpets or to choose wood floors for the dorms, which have ...
2010-02-26
href="http://www.aztecflooringservices.co.uk/carpets/carpets-for-home" target="_self">Carpets are a type of floor covering that can be laid on stairs, it has been stated.

An article on DoItYourself.com said that homeowners could blend in the carpet with other areas in the house to create a style that flowed through the entire property.

"The carpet you choose can coordinate with other rooms in your home," the website commented.

A homeowner may choose to lay the same carpets on the stairs of their house ...
2010-02-24
colourful rugs or carpets in a room may help to give it a look that makes it stand out from the crowd.

According to former Changing Rooms star Linda Barker, people were now choosing a more individual look rather than adhering to classic style rules.

She said there had been a move away from the minimalist style featuring crisp whites and creams.

"People are starting to see their properties less as places to quickly do up and move ...
2010-02-12
a new carpet can help a homeowner to make their house more attractive to buyers, it has been stated.

Estate agent James Sarles said in a comment piece for Bahamas Weekly that having a house professionally cleaned or buying new furnishings and fittings could help a homeowner to sell their property.

He said: "Selling your home could require you to invest in upgrades or cosmetic improvements such as new carpet, paint, lighting fixtures or hardware."

Mr Sarles added ...
2010-02-10
new carpet can last for up to 20 years depending on its quality, it has been stated.

Carpets are available in a variety of different styles, textures and colours, which means most homeowners will find one to suit their tastes.

How long a carpet could last for depends on how much it is walked on.

A post on Your Home Improvement said: "Most carpets are stain resistant and depending on the quality you purchase ...
2010-02-09
the right new carpet in a room can make it a masterpiece, it has been stated.

Terry Daniels, in a piece for Article Snatch, said the more a homeowner was willing to pay, the higher quality carpet they would be able to buy and the better the end result would be.

He said: "With some things you can get away with paying a discounted price for something nice. This is not a risk to take when purchasing ...
2010-02-08
school in New Zealand has chosen carpet as the flooring for its new library.

St Mary's School laid the new carpet as part of work to replace the old library.

School principal Alister Bridgman described the project, which the local community had contributed money towards, as an awesome event.

He said: "The fact that the school, parents, the parish and the community have all been involved has made it a stunning occasion for the school."

Along with the new ...
2010-02-05
a patterned carpet can help to disguise mess made by children and pets in busy homes.

Mother of seven and author of two home makeover books Hannah Keeley said in a post for Ezine Articles that, as floors naturally attract dirt, selecting the right type of floor covering could camouflage mess in the home.

She said: "If you get the opportunity to choose carpeting, I would highly recommend picking out a shade that resembles something your son would track in off ...
2010-02-05
development in the US has chosen to lay carpets in the bedrooms of more than 100 townhouses.

The carpets will be laid on the top level of the homes at the Walnut Grove complex by ParkLane Homes, reports the Langley Times.

Large bedrooms and wide hallways will be carpeted to offer a comfortable feel for the affordable homes, which are being marketed at homeowners looking to downsize their property and retired people.

The first buyers of the homes, which also feature a ...
2010-02-04
bar in the US has installed a new carpet as part of renovation work.

Heroes & Legends in Montgomery County, Ohio, laid the new carpet along with installing new lighting, bathroom interiors and large screen plasma televisions, reports the Dayton Daily News.

The bar has also been painted throughout to give it a fresh new feel.

Owner Ron Pace said he had been working on the bar, which he previously ran from 1997 to 2003, since July last year and that every ...
2010-02-03
a carpet in water can help to get rid of a vomit stain.

An article from Anyclean advises that if a carpet is vomited on, to quickly blot up as much as possible before it begins to soak in.

Douse the affected area of carpet with water to float the stain up after as much of the mess as possible is cleared.

The article said: "In many cases, this will do the trick, but to stop smells, sprinkle on some baking soda ...
2010-02-02
family in the US which is adopting two boys from Haiti has had a new carpet laid at their new home.

Erich and Kjersti Johnson's adoption of Luke Dely and Eric Justima has been sped up by the earthquake in the Caribbean country, reports wyff4.com.

The couple had bought a larger house in need of a new carpet among other renovation work, but had not finished the project when they found out the adoption would be going through early.

Paul Davis Restoration ...
2010-02-01
new carpet has been laid at a youth centre with help from young volunteers in the area.

Keystone Escape Youth Centre in Kettering needed its old carpet replacing and five volunteers from the Entry to Employment training scheme helped out, reports the Evening Telegraph.

The old carpet was ripped up with a new one laid in the pool room of the building and on the stairs.

John Garer, of Youth Works, which runs the scheme in partnership with the local council, said ...
2010-02-01
village church in the north-east of England has had a new carpet fitted as part of renovation work.

St John the Baptist Church in Ulgham laid the new carpet after the old wood floor began to rot due to woodworm, reports the Morpeth Herald.

The church's vicar, the Rev Helen Barton, said once parishioners had pointed out the problems and professional advice had been taken, the church decided to go ahead with the work.

She said: "Hopefully our restored church will flourish ...
2010-01-29
carpet is the most common flooring for a basement as it is the most versatile type of floor covering.

That is the opinion of Lee Anderson, who said in a piece for Ezine Articles that carpet could be used for any purpose.

He said: "It will usually be able to stand up to the test of time. It will also help add some warmth to your basement, as well as a true homely feel."

One of the major benefits of carpet is ...
2010-01-27
new carpet will be laid to make a restaurant in the US a more comfortable place to eat.

Maple City Restaurant in Monmouth, Illinois, is closed while renovation work takes place, reports the Daily Review Atlas.

Owner Frank Bayram said the makeover had been in the pipeline for months.

He said: "I want to make the place better for customers. It will be a nice, clean, comfortable place for people to eat. It was clean before, it will be cleaner now."

Mr Bayram ...
2010-01-26
Prince of Wales has organised a scheme aimed at encouraging people to use wool carpets in their homes.

A new initiative titled the Wool Project will aim to educate people of the benefits of laying a wool carpet instead of another type of flooring.

Chairman and director of the scheme, John Thorley, said he was delighted the Prince of Wales had set up the enterprise, which will launch a consumer campaign later in the year.

He said: "Wool is a sustainable, natural ...
2010-01-25
are the most comfortable type of flooring for family areas such as a sitting room or a bedroom.

That is the opinion of Sarah Adwalpalkar, who said in an article for Express Buzz that carpet is the best choice of flooring for family areas because of its practicality.

She said: "Bear in mind that with all carpets, short weaves are better as they tend not to show footprints and vacuum cleaner marks."

Ms Adwalpalkar recommended a nylon carpet as, if maintained properly ...
2010-01-25
carpets have been laid as part of work to restore a school in the US.

Floods had damaged the previous carpets, but now Molly Stark Elementary is almost ready to reopen, reports the Bennington Banner.

An inch of muddy water covered the north-west wing of the school after a water mains pipe broke on Orchard Road, by the school.

The cost of the flood is yet to be confirmed but Superintendent Catherine McClure said the school's insurance would cover it.

Furniture will now ...
2010-01-22
a carpet in a cellar can help to create the right ambience for a home theatre.

That is the opinion of an article by Ottawa South EMC, which said remodelling basements was becoming a popular option with homeowners.

It said: "Much like the walls, carpets should be a darker colour to create an ambience more like that of a movie theatre."

A carpet should not be laid around a bar area or a refrigerator so any spillages do not result in stains.

The ...
2010-01-21
old carpet can be made to look like new by using a carpet rake or groomer on it before vacuuming.

Raking the carpet will bring up any pet hair that is embedded deeply in the pile, advises an article by eHow.

It said: "By using firm stokes pushing down forwards and backwards, you will help raise any ground-in dirt to the surface."

Shampooing the carpet and using a specialist carpet cleaning machine could also help it look like new, although this is ...
2010-01-20
new study has found carpets can be recycled into buckets, compost bins and plant pots.

Carpet Recycling UK teamed up with recycling specialist Axion for the study, reports European Plastics News.

It was discovered that old carpets could be converted into polymer pellets, which could then be used to make new products by using an injection mould machine.

Axion director Roger Morton said only a few companies recycled their carpets in the UK and added that the recycling process was only in ...
2010-01-20
carpets have been laid at a renovated seniors centre in America.

A year ago, a frozen pipe burst in the attic of the Murstein Building in Hamilton, Ohio, leaving parts of the building under four inches of water.

The building has now been reopened after new carpets were laid as part of the year-long renovation work, reports Journal News.

Steve Schnabl, chief executive officer of Partners in Prime, who run the activities in the building, said the phoenix had risen.

He said: "It's ...
2010-01-19
hotel has unveiled new carpets as part of its redesign.

Renovation work at the Dearborn Inn in Michigan uncovered original tongue-and-groove oak planks, covered by parquet.

As the wood flooring was deemed unsuitable for the hotel a new carpet was installed.

The Alexander ballroom carpet is traditional shades of gold and blue, and positioned so that three medallions are under the chandeliers in the room.

The Firestone room and adjacent foyers have also been had new carpets fitted.

Across the Atlantic, new carpets ...
2010-01-19
left in carpets by heavy furniture can be eradicated easily.

The do it yourself and save column in the Guardian newspaper advises homeowners to use a steam iron to get rid of small dents.

It states: "Hold it 15cm above the dent until the carpet becomes moist. Once moist, work the fibres of the carpet back and forth with the edge of a coin."

Another way to eradicate a small dent could be to melt an ice cube on it, and then ...
2010-01-13
carpets will need to be installed at a Blackburn charity shop after a burst pipe flooded the property.

Staff at Only Foals and Horses, which raises money for neglected and mistreated equines, were devastated to find stock under water and their carpets ruined when they opened up the shop yesterday (January 12th 2010), reports the Lancashire Telegraph.

Around three-quarters of the items in the store have been damaged, according to driver and collector Peter Hartley.

"The pipe in the empty tanning shop ...
2010-01-11
in the home of an 82-year-old pensioner have been ruined after one of her pipes burst.

Speaking to the South Devon Herald Express, the lady, who said she did not want to be named, said she had been left ankle-deep in water following the incident.

She added that it was the second time such an occurrence had affected her in the past 12 months, as another pipe had burst above her flat in March last year.

Her kitchen, hallway and lounge were ...
2010-01-08
should be vacuumed a couple of times a week to improve a room's air quality, it has been suggested.

The advice was given in an article published by news provider the Kingston Whig Standard.

Carpet cleanliness was named as one of its top tips for a well-ventilated room, along with filling the house with plants and using natural cleaning products.

"Some newer carpets are created to reduce allergens, but most carpets should be cleaned two to three times a week, primarily in ...
2010-01-07
carpeting is one way homeowners could make their property feel cosier, it has been suggested.

The advice was given by interior designer Aderonke Adeyemi, who told the Next website that carpets and rugs can add both colour and warmth to any room.

"If light-coloured, wall-to-wall carpeting is already in the room, consider adding a colourful area rug anyway, since large areas of light colours can make a room feel cold," it was suggested.

Property owners were also advised that rugs help to ...
2010-01-06
and flooring could be damaged if pipes are not properly protected during the current cold snap enveloping much of Europe, homeowners have been warned.

Celine Rodgers, of NI Water, told the Derry Journal that the utility company had dealt with a large increase in calls about frozen pipes.

She added that it could be "devastating" to deal with the problems caused by a burst pipe.

"Water can cause serious damage to furniture and carpets and often treasured possessions have to be thrown ...
2010-01-05
are one area portable heaters should not be placed upon during the current cold snap, it has been suggested.

The advice was given by the American Red Cross, as much of the US suffers from similar bad weather to that which is currently being experienced in the UK.

With people looking to keep their homes as warm as possible, Scott Conner, Red Cross senior vice president for health and safety services, stated that it was important to minimise the risk of ...
2010-01-04
are increasingly choosing more colourful carpets in an attempt to personalise their property, according to one expert.

Julia Goodwin, editor of House Beautiful magazine, said that pattern and colour would be a particularly big trend in the world of carpets next year, with stripes being an especial favourite for many.

"I think it is a really exciting time for the home," she stated.

"We are no longer having beige walls [and] we are no longer having beige carpets throughout our house."

Ms Goodwin ...
2009-12-30
Celebrity Big Brother house has been given a makeover ahead of its new series – with luxury carpets, red velvet sofas and fake fur throws part of the new-look decor.

Heat magazine was given a sneak preview of the building ahead of the arrival of new housemates on Sunday (January 3rd 2010).

The lucky reporter who was given a tour said producers were keen to keep the house looking spotless ahead of the launch night.

"We even had to wear plastic blue ...
2009-12-29
improvements involving carpets will be popular next year, according to one online interior design magazine based in the UK.

LaLuminata has predicted that people will want to make their properties as homely as possible.

"We will see the return of style with comfort - think Chesterfield wingback chairs, cosy textiles, shag-pile carpets; all creating a serene and comforting living environment," it forecast.

Its advice was printed in the Independent, with the article predicting that property owners will be reacting to ...
2009-12-21
quality, well maintained carpets can be an important part of the home selling process, according to one property expert.

Fitting new flooring is often one of the things that helps house buyers to ensure that their new property feels like their own home.

Whether the new owners choose a traditional wooden floor or a luxurious carpet, installing flooring will give a property a whole new look which reflects the occupants' tastes.

As people undertaking home improvement projects put such importance on flooring ...
2009-12-17
carpets have been installed in the ballrooms of the Hilton New York hotel.

The building has 1,980 rooms available to guests and also contains two massive ballrooms, with around 15,000 sq ft of space between them.

As part of refurbishment work carried out on the ballrooms, Champalimaud Design gave the rooms a whole new look by incorporating classic architectural design elements into the carpets, wall coverings and furniture, reports Hotel Interactive.

Conrad Wangeman, general manager of Hilton New York, said that he ...
2009-12-16
online auction of hundreds of antique carpets may fetch millions of dollars after some of the top items were valued at more than $200,000 (£122,100).

The global internet auction is taking place on Liveauctioneers.com and features decorative rugs made hailing from a variety of locations, including Turkey, Iran and India.

An antique Lavar Kerman rug is expected to be one of the auction's top sellers and is estimated to fetch between $180,000 and $220,000 when it is sold.

Another expected to fetch ...
2009-12-15
asthma sufferer has called on Wokingham Borough Council to install new carpets at his flat before Christmas.

Nigel Eaton, 35, of Eustace Crescent, told the Wokingham Times that problems with damp had caused mould to form on the carpets due to the need to keep the heating on during the winter.

"My carpet is growing and growing with mould," he said.

"I can't invite people round over Christmas because it's disgusting. It's making me feel depressed."

He added that he feels the problem ...
2009-12-11
carpeting is a great way to change the look and feel of a room, it has been suggested.

According to an article in the South Florida Sun Sentinel, a new carpet has the potential to unify a space by providing a continuous background for furniture.

"Whether you're replacing old carpeting or covering flooring material, the transition can provide colour, texture and dimension to the room," it said.

Homeowners were advised that while it can be cheaper to lay new carpet themselves, they ...
2009-12-09
company Taylor Wimpey has offered to install new carpets throughout properties on a housing development it has recently completed in the north-east of England that are reserved before the New Year.

The Thorntree Vale estate is situated in Thornaby, near Middlesbrough, and buyers are being offered a special deal if they take a property on the development before the end of 2009, reports Easier Property.

Along with the new carpets, prospective residents will also have the five per cent deposit on ...
2009-12-09
Methodist Church has had new carpets installed as part of £55,000 of improvements made to the property.

As well as the new flooring, churchgoers also found the place of worship had new curtains, baby changing facilities and better access and amenities for disabled people.

These included wider doors, a disabled toilet and a system of ramps to make it more accessible, reports the Hull Daily Mail.

The new facilities and revamped look of the church were praised ...
2009-12-08
50 guest rooms at Pere Marquette State Park's lodge have all been fitted with new carpets.

It is part of a $500,000 (£305,000) renovation project at the popular Illinois destination, which has seen carpets, vanities, sinks and mirrors installed in the rooms, reports the Telegraph.

A completion of date of December 2010 has been targeted by those in charge of the renovation.

General manager of the park Mike Westerfield and in-house interior designer Nicki Peterson are overseeing ...
2009-12-07
married couple originally from Netherton near Wakefield, have been recognised with a Good Neighbour award for their efforts improving the high rise flats in which they live through measures such as installing carpets.

Among the steps Steve and Jackie Jinks took to make the apartments a better place to live was securing funding for better lighting, installing security cameras, fitting carpets and painting communal areas, the Dudley News reports.

They picked up both first and second prize ...
2009-12-04
woman living in Ulverston whose carpets and three-piece suite was ruined in the recent flooding has become the first beneficiary of the Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund.

Barbara Westhead, 42, received a cheque for £500 from the Cumbria Community Foundation, the charity which is overseeing the fund.

"The grant is going to go towards new carpets," she told the North West Evening Mail.

"I would encourage other people [affected by the floods] to apply for the grants."

More than £1 million has been raised ...
2009-12-02
competition to find the best carpets in a selection of categories is asking for manufacturers and importers to enter their designs.

America's Magnificent Carpet Awards, which is being held in Atlanta, is accepting entries up until the end of the month.

Competitors will be able to enter up to two carpets in each of the award's four categories, reports Home Textiles Today.

The specialist areas include handmade, power-loomed, antique and contemporary carpets.

All of the entries will go on display at the Museum ...
2009-11-30
flood victim who had to live in temporary accommodation has been told to move back into her home which still has no carpets months after the damage occurred.

Angela Stevenson, from Fochabers, had to leave her home following floods in the Elgin area of Scotland in September.

She has been told by the council that her property is now fit for habitation and she has to move back in by the end of the week, reports the Press ...
2009-11-26
Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has reported that carpet sales have increased in the UK for the second month in a row.

Its latest Distributive Trades Survey said that retail sales on the high street are going at their fastest pace in two years, with further growth expected in the run-up to Christmas.

As well as the improvement in sales volumes in the furniture and carpet sector, grocers reported strong growth during November.

Andy Clarke, chairman of the CBI Distributive Trades Panel, ...
2009-11-25
should replace their carpets every five years, a property investor has said.

Writing for the Santa Monica Daily Press, Mike Heayn stated that carpets could be steam-cleaned but after a sustained period of wear and tear it will eventually become time to purchase a new one.

"A quality professional can take many stains out of carpet, but an owner should not fool themselves if the carpet needs to be replaced," he said.

Mr Heayn suggested property owners could think about replacing carpets ...
2009-11-24
exhibition of specially-stitched carpets is taking place in Beijing.

The Chinese capital is playing host to the Urban Carpet show, which has been put together by Italian architects Marcella Campa and Stefano Avesani.

It is part of the pair's Instant Hutong project, which has its roots in their study of contemporary Chinese art and architecture, which Mr Avesani and Ms Campa have been involved in since 2003.

Eight woven carpets are on display at the Italian Institute of Culture in the city, ...
2009-11-24
on what type of carpets can be saved and which ones must be replaced has been offered to the recent victims of flooding in Cumbria.

According to an article on Moneywise, affected property owners should take pictures of the damage to their homes as this will help back up any insurance claims.

It is believed that around £100 million worth of damage has been caused to homes in the north-west of England and southern Scotland.

When it comes to carpets, insurance company ...
2009-11-23
vinyl floors and wooden flooring could be in demand in Lancashire if a proposed £3.5 million housing development goes through.

Bury Council is currently considering the plans for the development in Pimhole, which would be situated on the site of an old works building in the town.

Property developer Castleland wants to build a range of houses, ranging from two-bedroom to five-bedroom properties, reports the Bury Times.

The planned development has received support from both local residents and the council.

Cllr Mike Connolly ...
2009-11-23
carpets have been installed at a pub as part of a large-scale refurbishment.

Barry and Roberta Smith, the couple in charge of The Boot in Kimpton, invested their own money in new carpets and toilets before the pub's owners Admiral Taverns put up £214,000 for further work.

In addition to the new carpets, building work saw The Boot reroofed, rewired and redecorated, reports the Welwyn Hatfield Times.

Five bed and breakfast rooms were also added following the conversion of a disused barn ...
2009-11-19
carpeting industry may be set to benefit from the news that loft living has been declared "dead".

An article in the Independent said that living in open spaces, popularised by TV shows like Friends, was no longer fashionable.

Journalist Kate Watson-Smyth said that the drop in the housing market had caused people to treat their properties as homes rather than investments.

"Floorboards are covered with cosy carpets," she said.

"Wood has replaced steel and shapes are curved and kindly."

Ms Watson-Smyth added that many ...
2009-11-19
installation of special carbon-negative carpets has led to Dubai Airport being given an environmental award.

It has been granted an Eco 360 certificate for the use of the carpets in its freezone area.

Abdel Ghafan Al Basti, technical executive director of Dubai Airport freezone, said sustainable carpets were a part of wider environmental measures taking place throughout the terminal buildings.

"Sustainability and support for a healthy environment is part of every decision we make when implementing our expansion plans," he said.

He added ...
2009-11-18
standing on carpet in shops feel comforted, according to a new study.

Findings published in the Journal of Consumer Research showed that carpeted flooring evoked a greater sense of physical comfort in shoppers than vinyl tiles.

The authors of the research also revealed that items in the shop seen by consumers at a moderate distance were viewed more positively when standing on plush carpets.

But this changed when participants in the study got close up to the items and could examine them ...
2009-11-17
Bank is getting rid of the old green carpets in the former headquarters of Lehman Brothers.

The New York offices will now contain blue-hued carpets that match the Barclays logo, reports Business Insider.

Following the bankruptcy of investment bank Lehman Brothers in September 2008, Barclays bought its New York headquarters, along with two of its data centres, for a cool £890 million.

Apparently the carpets are not the first thing to change inside the building.

Insiders who used to work for Lehman and ...
2009-11-17
designed carpets are set to give travellers a history lesson at Delhi Airport.

A new Terminal 3 building at the airport will be covered in 175,000 sq m of carpet depicting famous moments from the city's past, reports the Hindustan Times.

The facility is scheduled to open next year before the start of the Commonwealth Games 2010, which is to be held in Delhi.

Next year's Commonwealth Games will run from October 3rd to October 14th at 11 different venues around the ...
2009-10-29
demand for carpets has contributed to a slight increase in high street sales in Britain, according to a new report.

A survey by the CBI showed that 41 per cent of respondents have seen an increase in sales over the last year, while 33 per cent have seen a drop.

This means that overall balance of retail activity in Britain is +8, higher than the CBI's prediction of +3.

The organisation highlighted growth in the furniture and carpets sector as one factor ...
2009-10-28
Oval Office may be an iconic design, but one-time occupant George Bush has revealed he tried to personalise it with area rugs.

Mr Bush, who spent eight years as President of the United States, is currently acting in the capacity of a motivational speaker.

Speaking to a 15,000-strong audience in Texas, he spoke on a number of lighter issues, such as his design preferences for the White House.

He revealed that when he took office, he picked out a rug design for ...
2009-10-22
sellers have been encouraged to invest in new carpet to boost their home's appeal to prospective buyers.

According to James Tibbetts of the West Seattle Herald, outdated fixtures and fittings could potentially lead to a would-be buyer looking elsewhere.

Homeowners have therefore been urged to look at what factors may be turning off possible purchasers and replace them swiftly.

Bad carpet was cited as one reason why buyers could be shunning a certain property, as they would be less keen to invest ...
2009-10-12
is once again becoming the flooring of choice for many British homeowners, an expert has revealed.

According to Phil Hartley, sales director at carpet manufacturer Whitestone Weavers, quality carpeting is currently attracting a growing level of interest among consumers.

Speaking to nebusiness.co.uk, he said this trend has been partly fuelled by interior design programmes on the television, as they tend to use softer furnishings when doing up homes.

Mr Hartley also noted that people are becoming increasingly willing to spend greater sums ...
2009-10-02
can help a home feel cosy and warm during the cold wintry weather, experts have advised.

According to lifestyle website GoodtoKnow, the onset of chillier nights has prompted many people to look for ways to stay comfortable at home.

The online portal has therefore recommended that people invest in a new carpet, as this can be a "very effective" way of making a room feel cosier.

"Carpets can help keep rooms warm and provide a layer of insulation throughout your home," it ...
2009-10-01
who are planning to buy new carpets for their home may be likely to purchase a brightly coloured variety.

According to Ami Albernaz of the Boston Globe, some home design experts believe colours such as orange, yellow and pink grapefruit are proving very popular in top-end houses at the moment.

This, she stated, means that mass market retailers are likely to follow this trend and offer products of this kind to a much wider range of people.

However, Ms Albernaz admitted that ...
2009-09-30
parents could find that natural fibre carpets are better for their baby than synthetic carpets, an expert has stated.

Brands such as Kersaint Cobb already offer a variety of products that are manufactured from organic ingredients.

Laura Sevier, green living editor at the Ecologist, believes parents would benefit from opting for the natural approach, rather than carpet made from polyester or nylon.

This, she stated, would help to limit a baby's exposure to artificial chemicals, irritants, pollutants and carcinogens.

"New parents have enough ...
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