Aug01
Stair Runners: Everything You Need to Know
Stair runners are our bread and butter here at The Carpet Workroom. Of course many of our retail customers are not well versed in carpeting and we provide many recommendations and things to consider when shopping for a stair runner. Types of Stairs: The...
Jul13
Viscose? Tencel? Silk? Why Viscose is Risky
Viscose is a material often used in the carpet and rug world. It gives the shiny, glamorous appearance and is less expensive than real silk. While it is a good option for area rugs and wall to wall carpeting, there are some important things to know about...
Jun16
New Collections are Here
Just like the fashion industry has new collections every season, the carpet and rug industry does too. We have featured some of the new Kaleen products on our social media pages. These samples are readily available in our showroom. Personally, I am very...
May23
Carpet Materials: Pros, Cons, Pricing & Tips!
How do you select the right carpet materials for your needs? That’s often the biggest question we get here at The Carpet Workroom, so we put together this carpet/rug material guide to help you learn more about what’s best for your project....
Apr25
Greige: It’s All the Rage
Greige, mushroom…whatever you want to call it, it’s the new ‘it’ color. A few years ago everyone ditched the browns and beiges and transformed their homes into a sea of gray. Well, that trend has started to subside and a new color...
Mar16
New Remnants – Going Fast!
Remnants at The Carpet Workroom are in extremely high demand and when a new package comes in–especially one filled with Wiltons–they tend to fly off the shelves. The new remnants arrived on Saturday and have sold faster than milk and bread...
Feb28
Milliken Imagine: New Residential Patterned Nylons!
If you are interested in a durable but stylish carpet for wall to wall installation or on stairs, we’re excited to finally have the Milliken Imagine nylons line now available! We are always trying to bring new products and styles to our showroom...
Feb22
Flooding: Tips and Tricks for Dealing with Flooding in Your Home
We have had a lot of customers coming in the past few weeks with flood damage due to the melting snow or ice dams that are an unfortunate part of living in New England. Most people don’t know where to start when it comes to flooding and it typically...
Feb09
Picking the Right Paint Color
Paint color selection can be overwhelming. Walk into any Benjamin Moore or Home Depot and the swatches of paint seem endless. You decided on a blue, but do you want a baby blue or navy? A turquoise or slate? Picking the right paint color can make or break...