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Scandimania
Posted on March 12, 2015 by Warp & Weft

“A home does not need to be planned down to the smallest detail or contrived; it should be an amalgamation of the things that its owner loves and feels at home with.” Josef Frank, the “creator “of the Scandinavian interior design style 1930s-1950s  Scandi style is the epitomy…

“A home does not need to be planned down to the smallest detail or contrived; it should be an amalgamation of the things that its owner loves and feels at home with.”

Josef Frank, the “creator “of the Scandinavian interior design style 1930s-1950s

 Scandi style is the epitomy of simplistic beauty paired with absolute functionality.  Although the ‘Scandinavian style’ has been described since the early 1900’s, it developed massively post WWII, when its elegance and utility combined with affordability proved very popular.  Since that time, this style has gone from strength to strength and is craved the world over. 

When it comes to flooring, you are unlikely to find close fitted carpets gracing Scandi schemes, but beautifully crafted rugs are often added to schemes to give that finishing touch.   We work with several Scandinavian companies who produce exquisite products that are authentic with an often understated elegance.  Their emphasis on natural products has led to amazing combinations of wool, cotton, sisal and linen being used to create unique textile floorings.    Epitomising the Scandi style, balancing refinement with strength, the Scandinavian development of paper textile floorings also proves more practicable than you may expect.  Twisted paper yarns are typically dyed and woven to create chic textiles which can be used for both domestic and commercial area rugs. 

If Scandi style remodelling of your interiors is on your wish list, whatever your requirement, be it a rug with warmth and texture, or naturally cool, clean lines, we will be able to find a product for you.

For further inspiration, do visit our Pinterest ‘Scandi Chic’ Board

 

 

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Surface Design Show 2015 -Part 2
Posted on February 10, 2015 by Warp & Weft

From an empty box to a completed ‘museum themed’ show stand – the result of a madly long day of hard graft on Monday!  (And only a few minor unexpected surprises along the way; why does paint only go a 1/3 of the way claimed on the tin?…

From an empty box to a completed ‘museum themed’ show stand – the result of a madly long day of hard graft on Monday!  (And only a few minor unexpected surprises along the way; why does paint only go a 1/3 of the way claimed on the tin? And why don’t glue dots stick?).  However by the end of Monday, the stand was complete and any anxieties felt earlier in the day were entirely banished.

Tuesday – opening night- surprised us with just how many people had chosen to venture out on a cold winter’s evening to visit the show.  An evening full of interested professionals keen to get the first look at all the exciting and innovative products on show.

It is fair to say that on our stand, 444, ‘Grit Curve ’, one of our showcased products, was the clear winner in the popularity stakes.  Such a beautiful and original product (who ever thought waxed shoelaces could look so good?), it really is no wonder that everybody wants to take a piece of it home with them!

Can’t wait for the next two days……….

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A new exciting partnership
Posted on January 29, 2015 by Warp & Weft

Carpet exhibitions in January can be a little uninspiring, even for carpet geeks such as ourselves. So last year when we visited Domotex and saw the incredible carpets and rugs being displayed by Spanish weaver Naturtex, we recognised the quality and originality that our customers would love. We can…

Carpet exhibitions in January can be a little uninspiring, even for carpet geeks such as ourselves. So last year when we visited Domotex and saw the incredible carpets and rugs being displayed by Spanish weaver Naturtex, we recognised the quality and originality that our customers would love. We can now proudly announce that in 2015, Warp & Weft have become the exclusive UK agent and distributor for this innovative company.

“The fact that an article has never been made does not mean that it cannot be made. In our team we always look for new challenges, doing what we know the best: experimenting with textile materials and processes”. Fernando Belso, Strategic Manager, Naturtex

Although there is a standard range of products that utilise materials including leather, paper, cotton, sisal and stainless steel never have we worked with a mill that is so open to experimenting and adapting. Grit Net rugs are made from high-quality cotton laces with a durable wax coating. Available in matt or gloss finishes, a distinguished chic material that is ideal for both high end residential or commercial applications.

Come and see these products (and many more) on our Stand 444, Surface Design Show (10-12th February 2015) at The Business Design Centre, London.

 

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