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.

Pittsburgh Magazine's Home of the Year 2014

The modern, light filled home of Sewickley interior designer, Betsy Wentz was chosen as Pittsburgh Magazine's Home of the Year (Renovation). A typical 1970's home located in Edgeworth was completely transformed by way of a newly designed addition, facade and interior (mossArchitects) and a brand new custom kitchen along with furniture, rugs and carpet provided by Weisshouse. 

The bright, colorful home now suits this busy family of six perfectly. According to Pittsburgh Magazine's article, Home of the Year judge Louis J. Talotta says the hues make the home feel young. “I was very impressed they took what was a very ordinary, nondescript house and made it into a very pleasant environment, and the usage of color was truly wonderful,” he says.

Read the complete article here.

Just Announced: The Pantone Color of the Year 2014 is Radiant Orchid

Described as modern and surprisingly versatile, Pantone has announced that THE hot color for the next year is Radiant Orchid. This color adds energy and youthfulness to any color palette - particularly, warm neutrals and grays. This year, you'll see Radiant Orchid on chairs, sofas, rugs, wall coverings, pillows and more. If you're loving this color and wish to add a little into your decor, stop by Weisshouse to find out how!

Another Peek at the Weisshouse Designers

Often times, I will ask the readers of our blog, our Facebook fans and our clients what they would like to read about. In addition to design tips and new arrivals and trends, they want to know more about our designers. In past blogs, we have featured Stan, Betsy and Ron. We thought it would be great to re-visit some of the highlights from each of those interviews below.

Stan Adamik:

L: Is there anything that you would like prospective clients to know in regard to working with an interior designer?

S: Yes, it really helps to work with clients who are open and willing to hear and see suggestions. At first, they may not have thought of such suggestions. However, more often than not, ultimately they end up loving the ideas. The reason people seek interior designers to help them is because they cannot do it themselves and we are, in fact, professionals who have an infinite knowledge of furnishings and are not only trained in the history of furniture, but are also in the know in terms of everything new that is available for interiors.

Betsy Daily:

“I would say my personal style really involves listening to the client(s)…I feel that everyone has their own personal style and tastes and sometimes clients just need a little reassurance and guidance.”  Betsy enjoys integrating items that clients have some attachment to in order to reflect their personality into a space.  Betsy reiterated that LISTENING is the best design advice that she can offer other designers.  “I can only help to create the space…the clients have to live there!”

Ron Reinheimer:

L: Is there anything else that you wish to add about this project or the design process in general?

R: The Zitelli's (clients) are always a pleasure to work with. They are open to suggestions which really helps to move the design process along smoothly. As far as working with a designer, I find that it really helps people avoid expensive mistakes and saves a lot of time. When working with a designer for the first time, it's great if you (client) have a direction that you wish to head in and have an idea of the overall "look" that you want to achieve. My advice is to invest in great rugs and pieces of art that can be used again and again no matter what style of furniture you purchase over the years. Sofas and chairs come and go, but, investment pieces such as handmade rugs and art are around forever.

View some selected projects that our team of designers have completed here: http://www.weisshouse.com/projects

A great photo of our design team that was featured as an ad in Whirl Magazine