Designer recommends bold carpets

Designer and artist Luke Edward Hall has recommended ditching bland carpets in favour of bold designs.

Hall says that bold patterned, wall-to-wall carpets make homes more fun, with his rule being to “go big”. For inspiration, Hall suggests looking at past designers, such as David Hick, who revolutionised flooring with geometric carpets that are bold and sharp with vibrant colours. Alternatively, carpets by the late French designer Madeleine Casting featured geometrics, leafy motifs and leopard prints.

Though many bold carpet designs from the past are no longer available, they can be viewed online for inspiration. Many bold designs are available from UK carpet manufacturers.

Hall says that bold-patterned wallpapers are common, but it’s now time to attend to floors. For people that are uncertain, he suggests starting with a small area, such as a dressing room, before carpeting the main living rooms. For those who don’t want to go the whole way with a bold pattern, he recommends considering a plain colour carpet in a vibrant shade.

Speaking to the Financial Times and describing a sitting room featured on Instagram that had a deep red carpet, Hall said:

“Its walls are white, the furniture cream and grey and black. On top of the red carpet is a large black circular rug. The effect is sublime.”

Whether homeowners install neutral or bold-patterned carpets in their North Wales or Chester homes, they should ensure that the quality is good, so that it will last for a long time, even in busy households.