Wilton Carpets News

Stunning bespoke woven carpet from Wilton Carpets Commercial now graces the entrance and stairways of the Tallow Chandlers’ Livery Hall. Delivering on-time and within budget, Wilton Carpets designed a bespoke axminster carpet that draws upon the heritage of the guild and that uses its coat of arms as a central design cue. Working closely with The Tallow Chandlers, design manager Julie Robertson captured the heritage of the Livery Company; achieving a design that complemented the relatively unchanged Grade I listed building’s interior while also providing a pleasant uplift within the heavily panelled hall and stairways. “The carpet has had a really positive impact with both our members and long-standing users commenting on how it has uplifted the ambience of the hall, creating a more inviting atmosphere”, enthuses Brigadier Roy Wilde… Read More

A striking contemporary creation from Wilton Carpets Commercial now adorns the public areas of one of London’s most prestigious hotels. The banqueting suite, ballroom and adjacent meeting rooms of the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel, Knightsbridge, are now graced with a completely bespoke 80% wool 20% nylon axminster carpet in a durable and luxurious 10-row construction. Wilton Carpets Commercial also added a shrink-resistant backing to the carpet to aid the vigorous maintenance schedule in place at the luxury five-star hotel. Recommended by contractor Countrywide Carpets & Flooring and working closely with the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel management team, Wilton Carpets Commercial began with a concept floor plan that drew inspiration from the ceiling of the hotel, which is adorned with Viennese Crystal chandeliers.  A magnificent golden chrysanthemum motif creates a focal… Read More

The ability of Wilton Carpets Commercial to marry design, flexibility and speed through its Ready to Go carpet concept has proved the winning formula for the Bury store of Peter Jackson The Jewellers. Specified by jewellery retail specialist, Hallmark Design & Shopfitting to add to the luxury feel of the interior, the carpet was selected in the striking floral of Fantasia from the Symphony collection and proved perfect in a standard colourway. As part of the Ready to Go collection, Fantasia is designed to meet the needs of a broad spectrum of hospitality and retail environments. Manufactured in a high performance 80% wool 20% nylon blend for durability, ease of maintenance and appearance retention, the 3.66m wide woven Axminster carpet so impressed that it provided the base for the interior… Read More

Bespoke carpet from Wilton Carpets Commercial now adorns public areas of the stunning Grand Central Hotel Glasgow as it takes its place once again as the city’s leading four-star hotel. As part a £20m refurbishment and commissioned by Karen Cleaver, design director of hotel owner Principal Hayley; Axminster woven carpets from Wilton Carpets Commercial are now providing stunning looks and superb underfoot comfort for guests throughout the Grand Ballroom, Champagne Lounge and upon the grand staircase, as well as within meeting rooms, meeting room corridors, the first floor corridor and bedroom corridors. The Axminster carpets were manufactured on Wilton Carpets’ state of the art Electronic Jacquard looms in a high performance 80% wool 20% nylon blend to provide durability and appearance retention throughout all areas and within the tight timescale… Read More

Chicago’s, the newest destination bar and club in Windsor, benefits from a bespoke floor from Wilton Carpets Commercial contributing to a cutting edge interior with a welcoming touch. Some 200 square metres of bespoke woven axminster carpet can be found throughout the seating areas of the venue, complementing a stylish blend of traditional and contemporary interior décor influences. “When talking through the design with the client, we discussed how we could make Chicago’s a cutting edge venue that also soothed and welcomed visitors,” explains Ian Dean, Arc Associates, responsible for the design of the venue. “We looked at traditional origin companies that achieved a contemporary and modern style, using their history and adding a fresh twist. “The tartan carpet achieves this blend, taking a design steeped in heritage and adding… Read More