Individualisation is a mega trend affecting a huge impact on the way we want to live. From homes, to work and our leisure time, the consumer need for self-expression, of feeling unique is driving brand and design communities. What does this mean for hospitality design? Firstly, is how the brand tells its own story. Successful brands build loyalty through honesty in their culture, their products and the experience they offer. This is what sets them… Read More
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Design Decadence with Wilton Carpets
Decadence is the latest carpet collection from Wilton Carpets, reinventing Art Deco by pushing boundaries of its structure and introducing sophisticated textures. Fused with fearless 1960s tones of orange and brown, teal and flashes of rich salmon pink, the collection brings a refreshed and reinvigorated approach to Art Deco, avoiding archetypal repeats for a new perspective. Designed by Becky Smith, senior designer, Decadence is a truly extraordinary showcase of what is possible in carpet when… Read More
Selecting The Right Carpet For Your Hotel
Last time around, we looked at how carpet is put together and what impact that can have on its suitability for use in hospitality and leisure locations. You can read that first article here. But of course, whether a carpet is woven or tufted is just half the story, and there are a few other factors to consider when choosing carpet for your hotel. So, in this article we’ll highlight what to look out for… Read More
Soho Hotel, London – Kit Kemp Launches collaboration with Wilton Carpets
A Monday night in London’s Soho district, busy with people, traffic and bright lights. The venue, tucked discreetly in a mews off Dean Street was The Soho Hotel co-owned by designer, and Wilton Carpets new collaborator, Kit Kemp for the official launch of the ‘Kit Kemp by Wilton Carpets Collection’. The reception, incredibly warm and welcoming from the teams at Firmdale Hotels and Wilton Carpets, was enhanced by intimate low-level lighting, perfectly curated modern artefacts… Read More
Kit Kemp Collection by Wilton Carpets
Wilton Carpets and Kit Kemp have come together to create an exciting collection of woven wool-rich carpets for hospitality, travel and home. Kit Kemp MBE has forged an international reputation as one of the world’s top interior designers. With a unique approach to her work, Kit is also well-known as an author and passionate champion of British art, craft and sculpture. As Design Director of Firmdale Hotels PLC, she is the creative force behind hotels including… Read More
Considering Colour: The Beginnings
Featured Image – Credit: Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam and the design was overseen by Kimpton’s Global SVP of Design & Creative Director, Ave Bradley. As London Design Festival draws to a close for another year, it’s the perfect time to build on the inspiration of this fantastic event and introduce our new quarterly blog series Considering Colour. Wilton Carpets and I have a shared love of colour and the evocative nature of its nuances within design… Read More
Wilton Celebrates Understated Elegance at Statham Lodge
Bespoke woven axminster carpets from Wilton Carpets, have been used to extraordinary effect throughout the public areas and suites of the Georgian period Grade II listed Statham Lodge, an award-winning Cheshire wedding venue. With the various patterns of existing carpets showing signs of wear on thresholds after 20 years of intense use, the time had come to replace and so Statham Lodge turned to the quality of wool-rich woven carpets from Wilton. Emma Walker, project… Read More
Signature Style from Wilton at London Luton Airport
The opening of a prestige passenger facility for Signature Flight Support, at London Luton Airport, marks a European flagship for the company, the world’s largest network of Fixed Base Operations. Within the stunning 3DReid designed building, bespoke woven carpet from Wilton Carpets, inspired by the building’s modernist architecture, provides a luxurious floor to welcome flight crew and passengers. Boasting the latest in technologies for entertainment, communications, passenger and crew amenities, and onward travel solutions; the… Read More
Why British Wool Makes Sense In British Carpet
For those of you who didn’t know, most of the carpets made here at Wilton are wool-rich, crafted in Wiltshire using 80% wool. Of the wool used, around 80% comes from dedicated and hard-working sheep farmers across Britain. Wool carpet from Wilton really is a British affair and for good reason. There are more than 60 breeds of British sheep – New Zealand has just four, despite producing more than five times the volume of… Read More
Carpet Construction Dissected: Which Is Right For Your Hotel?
How a carpet is constructed dictates performance and appearance, so understanding the difference is important in correct specification within hospitality and leisure locations. Choose the wrong carpet construction for the job at hand and it could cost you money, either through premature wear or over-specification. As always, knowledge is power, so we’ve put together the below guide to help you through the fog. Carpet Constructions Following the introduction of tufted carpets to the UK in… Read More
