Hotshots 2013 from The Stocklists

2013 from The Stocklists

We’ve selected the very best photos from our editorial pages in 2013 which demonstrate that style, quality and creativity is alive and well in the UK flooring industry.

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Fine Worcester Mittin Mouse by Adam Carpets. This year saw two iconic names in the world of interiors come together when Farrow & Ball agreed to create some coordinated colour schemes between their paints and Fine Worcester Twist from Adam Carpets. You can see the effect above, with FW103 Mitton Mouse matching beautifully with No.54 Elephants Breath from Farrow & Ball. T 01562 829966 www.adamcarpets.co.uk.

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Glenshee by Kingsmead. Billed "star of the show" by The Stocklists at The Flooring Show, Glenshee by Kingsmead features the brand new Highland Fleece wool which carries the British Wool Platinum logo and is endorsed by the Society of British and International Design. It has a superb palette of twenty vibrant colours.T 01827 831424 www.kingsmeadcarpets.co.uk

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Braunes by Flock Living. A new and innovative name in the flooring industry, Flock design and manufacture luxury, elegant carpets made using ethically produced Laneve wool sourced from Wools of New Zealand. Their Braunes design is a strong, graphic pattern with a contemporary look. The three colour options, Caius, Ferdinand and Sebastian, combine elegant, bold hues with a monochrome base. 020 8440 8777 www.flock-living.com

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Sophistication by Associated Weavers. Sophistication has been one of the season’s best selling saxonies, combining soft, deep pile comfort with durable high performance for all areas of the home. Available in 10 fashionable colours, there are lots of consumer friendly options with 70oz Sophistication and 45oz Promenade in 2,3,4,and 5m plus 30oz Bellaire in 4 and 5m - all of which are supported by 20, 15 and 10 year StainAway warranties.

T 01422 431100

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Sensation Heathers from Cormar Carpets. Part of their easy clean carpet family, Sensation Heathers is a heavyweight carpet that uses a two-fold specialised yarn to create a lustrous, luxurious handle. Made from easy-clean fibre, 100% Luxelle polypropylene, for a super-soft touch and stain resistant properties, it is available in 10 fashionable heather shades.

T 01204 881234 www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

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Esprit Accents by Penthouse. “Crafted from the finest 75 ounce pile British Wool with supreme natural jute backing the Esprit range offers the ultimate in luxury deep pile carpet. Available in 12 delicate shades, and furthermore complemented by 12 tasteful pastel heathers in the Esprit Accents range�.

T 01706 341231 www.penthousecarpets.co.uk

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Quirky from Alternative Flooring. Award-winning Quirky runners Dotty Damson and Fling Damson from CoolBrand Alternative Flooring - the only exclusively floor related brand to attain this status for its style, desirability, authenticity, uniqueness, originality and innovation. You can even watch Alternative’s cool movie to celebrate.

T 01264 335111 www.alternativeflooring.com

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Durham Chic from Hugh Mackay. Whitestone Weavers launched Durham Chic under their Hugh Mackay brand to meet market demand for a smart, high quality low level loop with exceptional performance.

Made in 3-ply 100% wool, Durham Chic has an attractive texture and is available in 14 carefully selected on-trend colours.

01429 892 555 www.whitestone.co.uk

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Axminster’s Simply Natural Stripe in Vogue. The Simply Natural range from Axminster Carpets features this wonderful striking stripe available in six colourways. This high quality 100% wool range is designed to create impact while offering the benefits of Axminster’s unique Cable-Tec yarns to produce superior, long lasting carpet. British made, Simply Natural is perfectly suited to the needs of today’s stylish, modern family, offering exceptional durability as well as luxurious comfort.

T 01297 32244 www.axminster-carpets.co.uk

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Grandeur from Lano. Grandeur brings the much sought-after combination of a luxurious wool look that is easy to care for. Available in a range of 14 beautiful colours created from 100% recycled fibre, Grandeur is designed to provide a green and stylish carpet solution for all interiors.

Featuring in the Premium Easy Care Collection, Grandeur is crafted from 100% solution-dyed Perlana PET fibre, which means that it is incredibly easy to clean and maintain. The collections 1/8� cut pile contributes to its sumptuous wool look, and high levels of underfoot comfort.

Offering excellent performance and hardwearing benefits, Grandeur is ideal for busy homes and comes with a 7-year wear warranty. T 0032 5665 4000 www.lano.be

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Crucial Trading’s Biscayne in Lime. Renowned for creating innovative and diverse floorcoverings, Crucial Trading is delighted to introduce its latest stripe collection, Biscayne. Made from 100% ethically produced wool and woven in Yorkshire, Biscayne is part of the sustainable and ethical Laneve collection. Designed by Joanna Ramsden from Wools of New Zealand and available in 12 dynamic colourways, Biscayne adds individuality and personality to the home. T 01562 743 747 www.crucial-trading.com

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Brintons’ Stripes collection. Brintons are at the forefront in creating contemporary designs in patterned carpet and have developed coordinated ranges that allow for combinations that are smart and luxurious. Pictured here, the Stripes Collection in chocolate fudge down the stairs provides an attractive complementary contrast to the Pure Living, earth crystals, in the hall.

T 0800 505055 www.brintons.co.uk

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