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Showing posts with label comfort. Show all posts
5.04.2016

Why Wool? The Sustainable Choice for Quality that Lasts.




Outfitting your home in new carpet can be a daunting task, but taking the time to make the right choice for your family is a worthy investment.  Weisshouse has been a leader in the Pittsburgh carpet market for over 60 years. Our lasting success is dependent largely on our strict adherence to standing by high quality materials that last. Today we're looking at all the reasons that the Weissguys love wool!

Environmentally Friendly

Wool is durable, resilient, and most of all, comfortable. Another added bonus? Wool is a renewable resource! It grows naturally on sheep all year long and is the only widely available carpet choice not made from oil. Not only is it more environmentally conscious choice in regards to manufacturing, wool's long life span greatly outweighs the steeper price tag than its synthetic counterpart. Each year billions of pounds of carpet make their way from residential and commercial buildings and end up in landfills -- wasting valuable space and resources. 

Performance

The natural crimp of wool allows it the ability to retain brilliant dyes gives it the upper hand in retaining your carpets texture. It looks better longer and wears gracefully, gaining character as it ages. Unlike other synthetics, the microscopic scale texture of wool makes it naturally stain resent. Other carpets are treated with stain repellents that will deteriorate over time, leaving your carpet looking dingy and dirty. 

Safety high on your list of priorities? Wool is naturally fire retardant and self extinguishing. 


Value

Don't let the price difference fool you, in the long run wool carpet will actually cost you -- and the environment -- less! The natural stain resistance allows wool to require less cleaning than synthetic alternatives. Wool fibers absorb and release moisture as needed, helping moderate your home's temperature and humidity. 


Comfort

Wool is the ultimate choice for softness and style. It's naturally delustered fibers make it look and feel great, and it's moisture control allows it too feel warm in the winter and cool in the summer.  No other fiber can achieve the natural feel of wool.

Backed by a 3,500 year history, it is hard to argue that any fiber can promise the beauty and luxury of wool. If you're not convinced yet, stop by our showroom and browse over 5,000 hanging carpet samples featuring wool sisals, shags, Wiltons, and Axminsters. We have several in stock options at the lowest price you'll find in Western Pennsylvania and promise to find you the best looking option for your budget.



10.24.2013

5 Things Designers Want YOU To Know About Sofas
















Inspired by an article published in House Beautiful Magazine, "50 Designer Tips and Secrets: Things You Need To Know About Sofas",we extracted our top five tips that we feel are most important when purchasing a sofa. Don't worry, there will be a part two!

1. "To establish calm, I upholster sofas in a solid that's the same color as the walls and curtains." - Barbara Barry 

While a completely monochromatic approach may not always be your best bet, choosing a good, basic solid is. A sofa is an investment and one you'll own for many years if you choose quality.

2. "I like 80% down, 20% feathers in my sofa cushions. Though I prefer 100% down in the decorative pillows." - Suzanne Rheinstein

3. "If you have 8' ceilings, you'll want a low sofa, which gives the impression that the ceiling is taller than it is. In a room with a high ceiling, you want a high back sofa to be a weighty presence that can hold up the room." - David Easton

Okay, we love that one. Two basic principles of design are at work.

4. "On a sectional, always do a tight back instead of loose cushions. It will help keep the overall profile from becoming overwhelming. And keep the back fairly low - around 32". This will make the sectional feel a little less imposing."
 - Madeline Stuart

We couldn't agree more. There's nothing more unattractive than a big ol' sectional that overwhelms an otherwise well designed room.

5. "Cut a template from brown paper in the size of the sofa you're considering, place it on the floor, and see how it looks before you buy."
- Chandos Dodson Epley

While that's certainly a great idea, one of our designers would be happy to make sure the sofa you love will not only fit in your living room, but that it will also fit through your front door!