Many people will be surprised to know that hardwood floors and carpets can make a great couple – and it’s not only rugs that work over floors. Let’s face it, hardwood flooring throughout a residence or office space, as beautiful as it looks, can get a bit boring and there are certain areas where [...]
There is simply nothing that feels more plush, luxurious and warm than a lovely carpet or rug. They are available in so many colours and styles too that choice is probably the most difficult thing of all. As we stand on the threshold of 2022 we thought it pertinent to offer some advice on [...]
Recent research conducted by the CRI (Carpets and Rugs Institute) in North America dispels the long-held belief that Carpets are problematic for Asthma sufferers as they contain harmful allergens that affect them adversely. This is simply not true according to the CSI’s report and they also say, “Our research has consistently shown how carpet [...]
As we go into 2021 flooring is being revolutionised with new types, looks, colours, patterns and textures. This mini-series of 2 articles will give home renovators, builders and decorators a few ideas of what will be trending this year and beyond. Because of their popularity and tried and tested durability the four main flooring [...]
Winter is now fully upon us in the Western Cape and we all know how cold it can get, especially when the rains come. Due to the pandemic more of us than ever will be spending more of our days at home too, so our home comforts are uppermost in our minds. Heat rises [...]
Many people don’t really think of rugs as enhancing their flooring surface. They are traditionally known as investment items, as in the choice of Persian carpets, which are often hung on the wall, or even more often, placed over damaged floors or old carpets. Well, it’s really all about matching the right rugs to [...]
In recent times with the great popularity of wooden flooring and incredibly lifelike, but durable wood substitute flooring being available to consumers, carpets have had some bad publicity. Now the most astute flooring specialists and suppliers are including carpets in their offering to the public because carpets too have been revolutionised in recent years [...]
