I t goes without saying that choice of • • • -.• ,- Treading So lv Sound. Noiseless underfoot, it absorbs sound, resulting in a calmer, more relaxing, stress free home life Safety. Soft and forgiving, carpet is non slip and provides a safe and gentle living space r children and the family Insulation. Carpet is heat retentive. 15% of all household heat disappears through uninsulated floors - but not with carpet -,.... .. ....A...J _ ..4.. ··l·,-l" . *· ' · •>l..«" " Jl\- . , ···- f aptain arpet t 5 · :l ./ flooring is an integral part of interior decorating. It influences the choice of colour scheme, not to mention the choice of fabrics and furniture. • Durability. Carpet is practical, extremely hard wearing and resilient with a surface that doesn't scratch, scu or splinter. Although the type of flooring we choose is not always for life, it is invariably an important part of our life for long time. Consequently, it is vital to consider all the options, and their pros and cons. • Trouble-free maintenance. No need for mops or buckets! Carpet is easy to clean and is not hard work to look a er. It keeps looking good with little effort. For most homes, carpet is the number one choice. Ninety seven per cent of us have one and it is not surprising - carpet provides that very special welcome and enhances your home. . It also has numerous benefits over other floorcoverings: • Hygiene. Carpet acts like a sink, trapping airborne dust whereas with smooth floorcoverings, dust is disturbed with every draught of air. The airborne dust content is usually lower in carpeted rooms than those with smooth • Choice. There is an endless array of colours, qualities and patterns to choose from giving extensive decorating scope • Value for money. Relative! ) inexpensive when compared with other consumer durables and fashion accessories, carpet is manufactured at various price points to meet the needs of today's discerning consumer style of a natural floor with the comfort and quality of wool provides the perfect neutr backdrop r one's personal style. For help and advice on choosing the right carpet for your home, please give us a call. Being a member ofThe Carpet Foundation, you can rest assured that Captain Carpet can o er you expert() advice and installation. SHO OOMS floorcoverings. • Luxury. Soft, tactile, elegant and cosy, carpet is the most luxurious floorcovering G minimalism. Designandtextureis returning to the home and pattern is beginning to creep back into the home on the floor. The pattern is in a simpler form in the return of classic patterns and geometric designs in soft and subtle colours. The use of open grounds and modern rather than traditional motifs gives attractive and colourful carpet that is practical and easy to furnish to. Complementing smooth flooring, stair runners are making a comeback TRENDS one are the days of stark combining the modern look with the practical benefits of so ness, comfort and warmth. Neutral colours continue to dominate but there are signs of a move from beiges and earth tones to more adventurous colourways such as fresh, mossy greens and plum is set to replace terracotta as the new 'warm' colour. Chocolate brown is a popular accompaniment to leather furniture. Aside from pattern, texture is still popular and the 13 Midland Road, Olney Tel: 01234 241241 Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm Country Style, London Road, Bozeat Tel: 01933 666111 Due to re rbishment, please telephone r opening times W EHOUSE 19 Blundells Road, Bradville, Milton Keynes Tel: 01908 222555 The Captain Carpet Cleaning Service Another reminder of our ll professional carpet cleaning service. Our Olney and Bozeat showrooms stock the EnviroDri cleaning products, but we can also do the cleaning for you. • Contact us now ryour F E no ob gation quota on. Telephone r opening times PAGE 2 PHONEBOX