Changing the flooring is one of the quickest and easiest ways to update a room or add the perfect finishing touch. Good-quality, professionally fitted wall-to-wall carpeting, however, can be extremely costly, even if you use a specialist like Complete Carpet Co. A great alternative for a simple and quick DIY makeover is to take advantage of our remnants sale. Smaller off-cuts of carpet are easier to handle for novice carpet fitters and, of course, they can save you money and reduce wastage.
Awkward Corners
Getting the professionals in to carpet a small or awkwardly shaped space can be costly and can really add to your bill in terms of wastage, especially if you prefer a patterned carpet. If you are determined to carpet a small but irregularly shaped area, a carpet remnant could be the ideal solution.
For a less fitted and more flexible look, turning a carpet remnant into a rug is a fairly simple DIY job. The key is to bind the edges to prevent fraying. As long as you can sew and have the patience, this is easily achieved. Have fun using contrasting binding fabric or even making a patchwork design.
Adding Definition And Drama
A carpet remnant can be a great way to define an area in an open-plan living space or add warmth and sound proofing to a high traffic area. Probably the most obvious use for a carpet remnant is as a runner in a narrow hallway or on a staircase. Stair runners add warmth and interest to an otherwise neutral and overlooked area without taking up space. Stripes, geometric patterns and bold colours can work especially well here and these can often be picked up at bargain prices in the sales.
Rugs, or carpet remnants made into rugs, work especially well under a large dining table, with the added bonus of protecting floors from the wear and tear of regularly moved chairs, dropped cutlery and scuff marks.
Cheap And Cheerful
The reason companies like Complete Carpet Co hold sales is to clear stock at the end of a season to make way for next season’s ranges. Although it might seem that quality carpet only comes in neutral carpet, interior designers follow fashion and the seasons just as closely as clothes designers. So, if you prefer to decorate in pale colours and bright shades, shopping in the end-of-summer sale could well net you a bargain. Likewise, if you prefer warmer, darker shades for your carpets and rugs, you’re likely to find more of what you want in the winter sale.
Cheap flooring is not always poor quality. Picking up a remnant for a small area can mean your budget will stretch to a far better fabric or pile than you originally anticipated. Call into either of our carpet stores in Melbourne today to check out our range of discount carpets and rugs. Keep an eye on our website for our remnant sales.
