Wilton Carpets has launched the Mansion collection of luxury axminster carpet, inspired by London’s historic mansion buildings. Created by the Wilton Carpets design team, this hand-picked collection relies on strong linear geometrics, echoing the period features of these illustrious buildings, which are considered among the city’s most unique architectural treasures. Made for communal areas in luxury apartment buildings, but just as suited to use in hotels and other hospitality locations, the Mansion collection features 16 unique designs; from contemporary concepts to classical sophistication. The Wilton design team has played with scale too, creating compact and refined designs ideal for smaller corridors, to large patterns that remain entirely elegant and best-suited to larger areas such as entrances. Damian Roscoe, head of creative, Wilton Carpets, reveals: “The capital’s mansion buildings really are… Read More
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Make Waves With Wilton’s Ethereal Designer Collection
“We set out to make this new collection our first focused solely on inspirational design and the result doesn’t disappoint.” Says Damian Roscoe, head of creative, on the latest collection from Wilton Carpets. “Inspired by a natural aesthetic with an emphasis on textures and layers, Ethereal delights in the beauty of decay on a backdrop of classically beautiful pattern.” With worn Persian effects, deconstructed and broken patterns and tattered, layered florals; Ethereal is certainly a collection of the moment. Capturing an aesthetic that is both intimate and beautiful, it is the first in the new Designer Collection series from Wilton Carpets. A personal expression of Damian’s craft, Ethereal represents an exciting step for Wilton Carpets. James Sprint, CEO of Wilton Carpets, comments: “Clearly inspirational, this new collection is the first… 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 wool – and thanks to our inclement weather, the wool these hardy British sheep produce is bulky and strong; ideal for use in our commercial carpet. British wool yields a carpet that is resilient to footfall with excellent recovery, yet this is just part of the story. Wool is unquestionably 100% natural. Since the Stone… Read More
The Catalyst To Wonderful Floor Design
Sparking creativity to create beautiful floor layouts, Catalyst is the latest versatile and inspirational tufted carpet collection from Wilton Carpets. Wilton has carefully selected over 40 striking and adaptable designs to provide the inspiration for layouts that bring the beauty and individuality of bespoke carpet. Catalyst patterns can be combined, changed, amended and re-coloured bringing limitless design potential. “With Catalyst we are bringing complete flexibility to projects wanting to capitalise on the value of tufted carpets,” explains Damian Roscoe, head of creative. “Creativity such as this has traditionally been the reserve of woven styles, but our new collection brings incredible design potential, introducing the power of custom carpet to locations that that may previously have felt it was a stretch too far.” Crafted from an 80/20 wool-rich blend and available… Read More
Wilton Turns Up The Tufted Style
Wilton Carpets’ hugely successful tufted carpet portfolio has been strengthened further with the introduction of Berwick, a collection of 14 trend-led and thoroughly modern herringbone and stripe styles that are ideal for use in a wide range of hospitality environments. In a high-performance 80/20 wool-rich tufted construction, Berwick gives designers a great opportunity to introduce on-trend linear and herringbone styles in areas where there is equal need for value and style. Thanks to the tufted construction, the contemporary designs within Berwick provide a great all-round carpet choice for boutique hotels and within bedrooms and light-use areas of larger establishments. “The Berwick collection is great for anyone looking for a carpet that is excellent value, but also stylish and made to perform,” comments Alan Whittle, sales director, Wilton Carpets. “With interior… 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 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
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
