March 19, 2020 Customers and Business Partners of The Carpet Studio, For over 8 years, we have had an ongoing commitment to our COR Health and Safety program, focusing on physical safety and hygienic and safe indoor environments that support the wellbeing of people where they work. Certainly, at no point in the history of…
Trend 3 – NO RULES
Open any design site (ours included) and there’s a list a mile long of colour rules. And none of these, might I add, all agree. Which is probably for the best, because if the world was painted the same colour of greige, it would be pretty boring. This departure from colour rules has been a…
Trend 2 – Pattern Mixing
Our second featured trend of 2020 hits on all the eclectic inspiration we have seen emerging over the past few years. Pattern mixing can be a tricky balancing act, but when nailed- it is stunning! Key rules to pulling it off Go with classics (forget chevron, embrace chinoserie!) Choose a colour story
2020 Design Trends
Happy New Year! We are starting 2020 off introducing our top trends for the year. Drum roll please… The resurrection of carpet… Pattern mixing! No colour “rules”. We love this entryway by Emily Clark Interiors. It really captures our three trends for 2020, by using an unusual colour palette, mixing patterns, and welcoming back a…
Cognac Leather
Going back to basics has never been bigger in the design scene. Celebrating woods with their inherent character and showcasing natural flaws; unstained concrete and it’s usual shade of moody grey; and now leather! Instead of black dyes and light bleaching techniques, we are seeing the return of cognac goods. A rich and caramel hue,…
Rose Quartz
From paint to small accents, rose quartz is an elegant shade that used *sparingly* will add life to any room! Just be sure to use a refined amount to avoid a space looking too young and feminine! Contrast is key, pairing with bold black lines, sharp edges and glossy finishes gives the colour a jumping…
Important Notice: Southside Location
In order to streamline operations, we have decided to close our Southside location and move all of our fantastic staff from there to join the main store. This decision was made to enhance our services and better serve our customers, and we hope to see all of our South Edmonton and surrounding area clients visit…
Exploring Trends: Velvet
It’s no secret that velvet is having a major moment right now, but we wanted to delve into this trend a bit more so you get the biggest bang for your buck, and don’t get bit by the trend bug. We first posted about velvet in February 2013, but it has taken a few years…
The DL on Terrazzo
They say that all things come around, and this time- it’s terrazzo floors! Popular in the 1920’s- 1940’s, terrazzo is a flooring material consisting of chips of marble or granite set in concrete and polished to give a smooth surface. It is typically poured onsite, and is a bit of a dying craft. With the resurgence…
Flora & Fauna
Botanical, wild, and free. Incorporating natural floral patterns and greenery is the best way to add a fresh hit of style to your decor. Mix floral patterns for an eclectic hippy vibe, or pair a sweet corner plant with a bold black and white geometric for a contrast against the super chic. Layer neutrals like…
Seeing Stripes!
We all know how much fun you can have with a feature wall, and the trendiest way to spice up a simple wall is to add stripes! The most common stripe these days is the big, bold, black and white stripe! Whether they run horizontal or vertical, your stripes are sure to turn heads. With…
Hurricane Irma – Impacted Service Notice
Many of our suppliers have plants and operations based out of the areas that will be directly affected by Hurricane Irma. Port authorities have already closed one port, and additional closures and shipping methods may be suspended. Many suppliers have stock in warehouses across other parts of the U.S. and Canada, so every product line…