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 the 1950s, there have been two principal types available, although there are derivatives of both. While tufted and woven carpets may share a similar appearance at first glance, their manufacture is quite different and so too are performance and design capability. Therefore, knowing exactly what the differences are is not just carpet geekery, it’s essential… Read More
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Wilton Carpet Enters Centre Stage At The Grand Theatre
Ready to Weave axminster carpet from Wilton Carpets has been used to transform the auditorium of The Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton, bringing an elegance fitting of the Victorian interior. Designed by eminent theatre architect, Charles J. Phillips, The Grand Theatre, Woverhampton has been a focal point of the city since the late 19th Century. As part of a refurbishment of the theatre, some 900m2 of axminster carpet made by Wilton Carpets has been specified and installed by contractor Multifloor (Walsall) Ltd. Selecting an existing library design in Kingston Pindot and using the Ready to Weave: Our Design service to select a striking red and gold colourway in keeping with the auditorium’s impressive period features, Multifloor presented the design to the city council: “I had used Wilton Carpets in a previous installation at Warwick… Read More
A Carpet Worthy Of Praise At The Chapel
Bespoke wool-rich axminster carpet made in the UK by Wilton Carpets, has been fitted throughout The Chapel at Beaumont Estate, Old Windsor, a country hotel operated by the Principal Hayley group. Continuing on from an earlier installation of the same design throughout other areas of the hotel, contractor Pocklington Carpets has fitted over 380m2 in the complex layout of The Chapel, voted one of the top 100 wedding venues in the UK*. The design features a striking large-scale multi-layer damask overlaid on a contemporary stria. Fitting the heritage of the Beaumont Estate and working well with the intricate painted ceilings of The Chapel, the carpet reflects a status as a luxurious and thoroughly modern destination. “We have worked with Wilton Carpets on numerous projects and were involved in the original installation… Read More
Get Cool And Contemporary In A Flash With Chantilly
Wilton Carpets has launched Chantilly, a wool-rich tufted carpet in a modern linear block design that’s perfect for a cool, contemporary look in hotel bedrooms and light-use public areas. In Wilton’s signature British wool blend, Chantilly comes in a palette of eight purposeful colour combinations, each bringing a carpet with a design that’s incredibly versatile. As part of the British manufacturer’s In Stock collection that’s available with fast delivery, Chantilly is ready to bring Wilton’s famous quality and style. “The new Chantilly collection is perfect for hoteliers, B&B owners and anyone looking for a contemporary design wool carpet,” comments Alan Whittle, sales director, Wilton Carpets. “The pattern and available colour combinations are also incredibly versatile and so can be used in different areas without looking awkward or clunky. Modern, elegant… Read More
Inn On The Square Transformed Into A Beautiful Boutique Hotel
A refurbishment transforms a traditional hotel into a gorgeous boutique destination with bespoke carpets from Wilton Carpets Commercial. The Inn on the Square competes with several traditional style hotels all within walking distance but wanted to be unique and to become a destination hotel, rather than just somewhere to stay in the town. The carpet design plays a major role in the entire scheme, remaining contemporary but featuring natural and organic influences, perfect for a hotel set within England’s largest national park. This Georgian-built hotel, part of the Lake District Hotels group, is at the heart of the bustling market town of Keswick and offers 34 bedrooms, award-winning steak house restaurant with four-star luxury and a laid-back atmosphere. The design team had the inspiration for a contemporary leaf design randomised… Read More
Wilton Underlines Design Focus With Signature Collection
First previewed at the Independent Hotel Show, Signature is the latest addition to Wilton Carpets’ growing portfolio of striking tufted carpets. Available in eight on-trend colour combinations, the contemporary design was the headline act at the Olympia event, and once again underlined Wilton’s ability to match looks and performance in its carpet creations. The new Signature Collection uses a modern colour palette to produce a prominent linear design that is ideal for hotel and hospitality spaces looking to add a contemporary twist. From bright pinks on a neutral backdrop and mustard yellow in combination with blue, to variations on the monotone theme, Signature is set to be a major hit among designers and hotel owners alike. Falling within Wilton’s tufted stock portfolio so available for immediate delivery, Signature is made… Read More
A Masterclass In Luxury Carpet At Boclair House
With ambitions for an intimate and luxurious hotel and wedding venue, the interior of Glasgow’s Boclair House Hotel has been transformed with a masterclass in restorative interior design including bespoke carpets from Wilton Carpets Commercial. Built in 1890 in the Gothic Tudor style, Boclair House had been stripped of its original interior features and converted to partitioned offices yet, under new ownership, is now resplendent as one of Scotland’s most luxurious destinations. Commissioned by owner, Manorview Hotels, interior and architecture practice Space I.D has without a doubt created a wonderfully bold sense of opulence and decadence, celebrating the building’s Art Nouveau heritage and stylish glamour of the latter Art Deco period. Carpets from Wilton have been instrumental in creating the atmospheric interior, fitted right throughout the hotel in an array… Read More
The Power Of The Peacock At The Glendower Hotel
An elegant and captivating design inspired by the powerful imagery of nature has lifted the lounge area of The Glendower Hotel to new heights in a beautiful bespoke woven floor from Wilton Carpets Commercial. Striking in its sheer size, the intertwining peacock feather creation with a radiant vivid blue at its heart suits the atmospheric interior of The Glendower to perfection. Reworked to form a feature element, the feather’s large scale is fused with a myriad of overlay effects and textures that fade and flow, in colours that complement the furniture and furnishings. The result is a carpet beautifully in-tune with the interior’s period detailing and furnishings, while remaining undeniably modern. Situated in Lytham St Annes with views of the Irish Sea, the Great Western establishment called upon the experienced… Read More
Wilton Wows At World Heritage Site
Bath’s celebrated Royal Crescent is one of the most recognisable vistas in historic English architecture and at its centre lies the Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, adorned with exquisite bespoke carpet from Wilton Carpets Commercial. With some 2000sqm of carpet installed over two phases, the Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa has relied upon Wilton Carpets Commercial to provide bespoke woven axminster in a range of designs for use throughout bedrooms, communal areas, the grand staircase, restaurant, drawing room and library. Commissioned by Jane Clayton and Company, Wilton Carpets Commercial created a suite of designs for the different areas working through CAD visuals and hand trials before final patterns were selected. “Our challenge was to preserve the integrity and heritage of the Grade 1 Listed building, retaining the traditional feel visitors… Read More
Carpet Pays Homage To Lutyens At Abbey House Hotel
Designed by famed architect Edwin Lutyens, the Abbey House Hotel in Cumbria has a palette of bespoke carpets from Wilton Carpets that draw inspiration from the architect’s interior influences. Creating features within the floor that are completely unique to Abbey House Hotel, the seven bespoke designs in a mixture of woven axminster for the public areas, restaurant, bar, corridors and function rooms and tufted carpets for the bedroom, form an integral part of the interior. APM Design provided Wilton Carpets Commercial with the brief and design direction for the carpet, with the manufacturer’s design manager Julie Robertson developing the design detail and using a combination of on-trend colours from both the Optimum and Elements palettes to co-ordinate perfectly with the luxurious jewel toned velvet and plaid fabrics. Throughout all areas… Read More
