Blues, cool browns, greys and the cool off whites are cooling in that they are calming, focusing and soothing our intellect, which craves a cooler atmosphere. These colours quiet the emotions and sharpen our thoughts, allowing our mind to do its best work. Cool colours are therefore best in private rooms where concentration, calmness and rest are most important, such as the bedroom, office, and nursery.

Reds, oranges, yellows and all the off whites possess the qualities of warmth in that they are hot, stimulating and soothing to our emotions. Warm colours work well in social rooms such as the living room, dining room and kitchen. They are also ideal for restaurants and bars, where socialising, eating and drinking are paramount.

These carpets have a combination of cut and looped yarns and can create sculptured effects such as squares, swirls and so on. This effect is good for hiding dirt and footprints.

These carpets are made up of individual strands of yarn pulled through the carpet backing twice to create a small loop. Loops can be all the same height (level loop pile) or two or three different heights (multi-level loop pile) to create a pattern. Loop pile tends to give a more casual look and is not susceptible to cut pile reversal (shading) are have two popular styles.Berber commonly comes in earthy tones with a flecked appearance and offers great serviceability. Sisal has tighter loops at the same or alternate heights and a good for high-traffic areas.

In cut pile carpets the loops stand straight up. Cut pile has a more luxurious, formal look than loop pile and comes in three main styles:
Plush carpets are smooth, soft and elegant. The carpet pile is cut several times to create a velvety sheen but is susceptible to cut pile reversal(watermarking).Saxony carpets are similar to velvet, but not quite as smooth.Twist carpets have tightly twisted fibres that curl slightly at the pile surface. Shading is not as prevalent as in a plush carpet and twist carpets are more serviceable.

• manufactured in Australia
• is hard wearing
• resists pilling and shrinking
• is soft and lightweight
• suitable for allergy sufferers
• resists fading
• natural non dyed colours

• From the Andean Llamas of Argentina
• Resilient fleece
• Shiny and soft
• Good for allergy sufferers
• highly resistant to fading
• Large palette of natural colours

• Manufactured in Ireland
• Has a distinct construction
• Goat hair is never bleached, the fibre is dyed from its original colour for natural depth of colour
• Goat has three natural colours, Dapple Grey, Double Cream and Silver Birch which can be laid naturally without dye
• Can be used all commercial applications

• Manufactured in Belgium, India, China, South Africa and South America
• Is completely natural, pollutant free
• Is antibacterial and dust resistant
• Highly moisture absorbent
• Sound absorbing
• Is resilient and longwearing

• Nylon carpets are affordable and have added stain resistance
• As dyes work exceptionally well with nylon there is a huge range of colours
• It is a versatile fibre that is available in many carpet styles
• Its resilience makes it ideal for high traffic areas such as family rooms, living areas, stairs and hallways
• Also perfectly suited to families with children and pets