It’s only at this time of year, when winter really sets in that South Africans begin to regret that their homes are designed exclusively for summer. Certainly, we have more summer months, but there’s nothing worse than stepping out of bed on a winter’s morning onto a cold, hard floor!
This is exactly why we say, at the very least in your bedrooms, beautiful, stylish, warm-to-the-touch winter carpets can change your life!
Busting the carpet myth
It’s incredulous that some people still think that carpets are not in vogue. We know of many Interior designers who would disagree. One expert had this to say ‘’With the extensive range of alternate floorings now available, it is a myth that carpets have become any less popular. With the incredibly large variety of colours, styles, makes and applications of carpets, they are more popular than ever.’’
What to choose
Having established that winter carpets are trendy and simply make sense, some advice on what to look for when choosing the best winter carpets may be useful. Here are a few important criteria from top designers…
The material – The best material for Winter carpets is usually wool, as it is soft and warm to the touch;
The colour – The colour should match the amount of sun entering the room. If the room sees very little sun this calls for a cheerful but warm colour, but a well-lit room can have a more neutral colour;
The Texture – as one expert puts it ‘’in winter, it is crucial to opt for a thicker pile as it will keep your feet and the atmosphere warm and cosy. This is especially true for African homes as centralised heating is a rare commodity.’’
Range, quality and great value
So, It’s time right now to add the character, comfort, convenience and cost-effectiveness of modern carpets to your home, office or retail spaces. Libra Flooring in Montague Gardens, one of Cape Town’s top flooring suppliers and installers can arrange winter carpets for your home to be laid over great flooring and removed for the summer months!
We have an excellent partnership with Top Carpets and Floors, one of South Africa’s premier Carpet suppliers, which enables us to offer the most extensive range of carpets, fully compliant with our motto of ‘A balance of quality and price.’
Talk to us today or pop into our showroom and let us assist you in transforming your home in winter into the cosy, warm place it should be!