Hearty hues& plush pile

Transform your nest with these hot new carpet trends you’ll be destined to fall for,

When itcomestoinspiring spring interiors,carpet is truly finding its feet – a host of exciting new underfoot options are reflecting an increased desire to express our individual style. Where once youmight have solely relied onpaint, artwork or furniture to inject personality into your home, now savvy homeowners arelookingtoquality craftedwool carpetstoadd that crucialstylecomponent.

Enter this season’sboldcolours and chunky loop piles, along with natural looks that call tomind the serenity andtactility of nature. Bremworth’snew Kensho collection,for instance, isa meticulouslywoven elegant loop pile that exhibits asubtle beauty andexpert craftsmanship, and bringstolife the essence of nature through its lowand tight pile, inspired byJapanesezen gardens. The affordable new collection isbased offBremworth’spopular neutralcolours in theTroikaand Samurai ranges, and is idealfor anyonekeentoinvoke a tranquil, supremelycomfortable interior.

Thosekeentoreplicate the underfoot comfort theKensho offers, while injecting a confident element ofcolour, can find it in Bremworth’sGalet range. Made ina stunning chunky loop pile from 100%felted New Zealand wool, Galet createstextural interest on the floor and noticeable softnessunderfoot.On-trend colours include Sage, which,paired with its plushtexture, brings the deep leafy greens of the outdoors in. Meanwhile, thosekeen tohurry spring along willwarmtoSienna, a burnt-orange sunset shade that beautifully complements wood orrattan furniture, and offsetshomes that embrace mid-century modern and/or Japanesestyles. Then there’s Indigo,a sophisticated shade that captures the inky midnight blues of the ocean. With its oh-so-softsensation underfoot,it invokes a sophisticated mood the momentyou step through the door.

For thosestill unsure whichcolour or texture of carpet would best complement their interior, help isathand. Bremworth’scolourmatching guide iscomprehensive and bursting with inspiring looks designedbyrenowned Australianstylist Megan Morton, in orderto make those tricky decisions around floortowall selections that mucheasier. Browse through its broadrange of mood boards that call to mindeverything from the dramaticcolours of the landscape,toplayfulcolour schemes ideal for sleek urban environments,tocomforting, grounding dens of creativity (aftera busy day, you'll lovethe soothingtones of Coast,which suggestspairing Bremworth's Galet Indigo carpet withResene's Shadowy Blue or Half Foggy Grey paint on thewalls.)

Bremworth’singenious onlineresource not only providesa diverserange of ideas, it suggestscreative ways inwhichtobring muchneededcolours into Kiwis’ homes,particularly shadesreminiscent of new growth, and combinations inspiredbyMother Nature, from the light skytotheforest floor.

“I loveit whena room is in real harmony with itself,”says Megan. “These deliberate combinations willwork no matter what interior schemeyou areexploring, but best of all they will harmonisetogive hopeful, vibrant and energeticatmospheres.”

Once you’veselected your ideal Bremworth carpet,you cangoontosee how itlookspaired withcertainpaintcolours, using one as the dominantcolour and theotherfor accents such as window sills. The guide also includeswood flooring soyou can create seamlesscarpet-tohard- flooring transitions.Recreatethe looksby mixing and matchingcarpet andpaintcolour optionsbased onyourown possessions and individualstyle– and prepare to fall in lovewith your interior allover again.

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