Comfort and warmth is becoming desirable, knocking cold and draughty floorboards off the pedestal
For the past decade or so it has been ripped up and tossed out but now carpet is making a comeback. People are keen to cover their cold and draughty floorboards and sink their feet back in something with a bit more comfort, warmth and depth. From cut pile to shag, block colour to swirly pattern, wall-to-wall carpeting is once again smothering wooden floors. As for renters , a great rug renaissance is in full swing.
“While wall-to-wall carpets used to be passé, they are definitely having a bit of a moment now,” says Elizabeth Metcalfe, the author of New English Interiors: At Home with Today’s Creatives. “There is a nostalgic charm, but I think they also bring cosiness and warmth to a space – a hugely appealing prospect when we’re faced with rising energy bills.”
Continue reading… Comfort and warmth is becoming desirable, knocking cold and draughty floorboards off the pedestalFor the past decade or so it has been ripped up and tossed out but now carpet is making a comeback. People are keen to cover their cold and draughty floorboards and sink their feet back in something with a bit more comfort, warmth and depth. From cut pile to shag, block colour to swirly pattern, wall-to-wall carpeting is once again smothering wooden floors. As for renters , a great rug renaissance is in full swing.“While wall-to-wall carpets used to be passé, they are definitely having a bit of a moment now,” says Elizabeth Metcalfe, the author of New English Interiors: At Home with Today’s Creatives. “There is a nostalgic charm, but I think they also bring cosiness and warmth to a space – a hugely appealing prospect when we’re faced with rising energy bills.” Continue reading… Interiors, Homes, Fashion, Prada, UK news, Life and style
