Carpet Matters Adding softness and texture to an interior

This month we hear from Bremworth product designer Lily Ng who explores the beautiful 'Under Pohutukawa' beach house in Piha, on Auckland’s rugged west coast. Read on to find out how Lily introduces a beautifully crafted Bremworth rug to compliment the already exquisite architecture to add softness and texture to any interior.

What do you look for in choosing carpets and rugs?

Firstly, the material, and I tend to select natural materials and fibres. So, for carpets, it’s naturally wool. My favourite is a nice plush pile that will provide a nice luxurious base. If you are looking to add texture, then opt for a loop pile, like Levante or the new Wainamu. These two products wear well and as they are all heathers, they hide dirt. For rugs, I’m not a huge fan of overly patterned rugs, I tend to look for colour and texture. There are plenty of chunky felted wool loops in our Bremworth Collection that make perfect rugs.

Size - Getting the right size rug is important to make your room or space look in proportion. I recommend getting a ball of string and outlining the area to determine the size rug that you need.

Samples - Always get a sample to look at in the space it is going in. There are so many different types of light source, that even reflection from wall colours will affect the appearance of your carpet. Ask your designer or sales assistant about borrowing a larger sample as some carpets have a striation or accent slub yarn that will have a subtle pattern that a small sample will not show.

Any advice for choosing a circular rug for the home and where they work best?

A circular rug can be a stunning statement piece for your home. It often works well placed in a space where the rug mirrors other round shapes in a room. It breaks up all the straight lines, while also softening things up.

Another good space for a circular rug is in a little nook. A nice statement chair on a circular rug always looks good, keeping it really simple.

What’s your main advice for those not sure where to start with new flooring?

Always choose something you love – trends come and go but if you select based on a colour or product you love, then your interior will be timeless. Declutter and get rid of anything that does not spark joy.

About Bremworth

Bremworth is a premium rug and carpet company based in New Zealand. Guided by the purpose of finding a more sustainable way, Bremworth is on a transformational journey focused on helping consumers to bring more natural products into their homes and daily lives. Their choice of fibre is New Zealand wool. 60+ years of experience has taught them that wool is not only 100% natural, biodegradable, and renewable, but it is also a brilliant fibre for design innovation and overall performance on the floor.

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