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A GUIDE TO Carpet

The British are renowned for their love of carpet as a floor covering – and no wonder. It’s tactile and cosy, visually appealing, and provides sound and heat insulation. It also offers the opportunity to create the style you want for your rooms by picking from plain or patterned finishes, subtle and understated neutrals or eye-catching bold colours, and a variety of textures.

As well as considering the aesthetic credentials of an individual carpet, it’s also important to consider how much foot traffic it’s going to get. You’ll want to think about which fibres it’s made from as well so you can be confident it’ll stay looking good when children and pets do their worst. We’ve got all the information you

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