Tis the season for getting cozy in your home – and while you’re busy decking the halls, be sure to treat your toes to some luxurious warmth this winter with new floor coverings.
House of Broadloom owner Larissa Stewart offers these tips for creating a bold and beautiful look this season:
Create Depth and Eye-Catching Detail with Layers
Use textures to achieve a coziness that you can see and feel as soon as you walk in the door. “Area rugs provide an easy option for adding layering and texture to your space. It can be as simple as starting with a low pile neutral carpet, then adding a thicker or chunky-textured area rug on top,” says Larissa.
If standard area rug sizes won’t work in your home, House of Broadloom can create a customized rug for the perfect fit. “We can customize any broadloom carpet to whatever size you need! So that neutral bottom layer can fill the space, and then a standard sized area rug can create the ‘pop’ you’re looking for.”
One versatile area rug option is custom surging by Karastan. Choose from a large selection of patterned wool and synthetic broadloom carpets that can be cut to your custom size and finished with surging, leather or cotton edging. Visit the House of Broadloom showroom for a selection of Karastan product samples.
Cover More Ground with Carpet Tiles
Carpet tiles are a great option for larger rooms, where a standard area rug might not be the best choice. House of Broadloom’s collection of Flor products has elevated the standard of ‘commercial’ carpet tiles by combining stunning beauty with luxurious quality. “These are not your average commercial-looking carpet tiles”, Stewart advises.
“They have a massive array of patterns and textures to choose from, and the quality makes them a fabulous options for busy homes.” Flor carpet tiles are durable enough for tough high-traffic areas like hallways and kitchens, without sacrificing the "pretty" factor. Best of all, they are so easy to install. “These carpet tiles are put together using sticky tabs; simply lay out the tiles how you would like them, then lift a corner and stick them together using these tabs! They don't stick to the floor, but stick to each other. No damage to the flooring below!”
Another big bonus of using carpet tiles is the ease of damage repair. Unlike carpeting where you would need to cut out a section or replace the entire piece, Flor carpet tiles provide the versatility of replacing a single damaged tile. “So, if there is a damaged or stained tile, you simply cut the tabs from above, remove the damaged tile, replace the tabs and pop in a new tile.” This unique process not only prolongs the life of your floor covering and saves you money, it diverts waste from the landfills as well. “And we love that here”, says Larissa, who encourages customers to repurpose those stained or damaged tiles in another space in the home.
If you are intrigued by the design possibilities of layering, but crave the simplicity of tiles, you can have it all at House of Broadloom. “Carpet tiles can be the perfect basis for layering”, Larissa suggests, adding “we have a selection of "jute" looking options that can be the perfect foundation for a soft fluffy carpet on top!
Visualize Your Perfect Space
Not sure which style, colour or texture will work best in your space?
Give them all a try! House of Broadloom’s unique visualizer tool allows you to see how the products will look in your room, simply by using your smartphone! It’s a great way to sample from their vast collection of products and find the products that are perfect for your space.
Creating visual impact and cozy comfort is easy with the help of House of Broadloom.
Speak with their expert Flooring Consultants at 68 Lorne Street in Sudbury and follow them on Facebook for more design tips and special offers.