American Made Bloomsburg Carpet Designs for Every Region

May 16, 2013 | By  admin | Comments: Leave a comment

Find a Bloomsburg Agent Near You!

Although Bloomsburg Carpet reflects hometown pride in its name, our carpets cover many regions across Pennsylvania, America and beyond! Our carpets are woven with pride in the U.S.A., and we’re more than happy to offer them to all Americans, regardless of distance.

To make it easy for our current and potential customers, we have agents strategically located throughout the US and Canada. Keep reading for a recommended agent and design for your location.

WEST COAST

Wicket in Cream

Wicket in Cream

We couldn’t pick a better design for the golden coast than Wicket in cream. Californians can match their floors to the golden rays outside, and those in the Pacific Northwest will always have a touch of sunshine, even on the rainiest of days.

Northern California rep: Donald S. Haigh  415.258.9000
Southern California rep: Ken Shaia 949.262.1478
Washington rep: Gene Engberg 206.763.8011

EAST COAST

From the Hamptons to the Cape, we could only think of one design for the east coast. Tessio in navy adds a nautical feel, without being too literal. The design is subtle enough for your home and can be the perfect complement to any beach house or vacation home.

Tessio in Navy

Tessio in Navy 

Massachusetts rep: Josh Matteson  877.893.6516
Philadelphia, South New Jersey, Baltimore and Washington. D.C. rep: 609.654.5924
North and South Carolina rep: David Howell 336.841.5061

THE SOUTH

Lifelines in Buckskin

Lifelines in Buckskin

Add texture and warmth to your home with our Lifelines design in buckskin. This design brings the great outdoors indoors, and it is the perfect complement to any interior style.

Texas, Tulsa and New Orleans rep: Jim Wylie 214.662.6400
Dallas, N. Louisanana, Arkansas and Oklahoma rep: Joel E. Hill 940.497.2332
Tennessee, Alabama & Florida Panhandle rep: Tom Carr 404-261-2323

For any style in nearly every location, we have designs we know you will love. Be sure to browse all of our designs  and visit our website to find an agent near you.

 

With our domestically located plant and our highly trained sales team stretching across the country, we take pride in our ability to offer superior service to all of our clients.  At Bloomsburg Carpet you never have to worry about overseas shipping costs or delays- we can ship to anywhere in the continental US in as few as 3-5 business days. We welcome visits to our plant and encourage regular communication throughout the design and production processes to ensure alignment and satisfaction from start to finish.  As the only mill with Axminster, Velvet and Wilton weaving under one roof, and the only remaining Axminster mill in the US, our offering is truly unique.

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The Best Gift for Mom this Mother’s Day? Clean Carpets!

May 9, 2013 | By  admin | Comments: Leave a comment

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Mother’s Day is this Sunday – are you ready? Show mom how much you appreciate her with a gift she could really use. After all the years she kept the home clean for her family, we know she would love to have the favor returned.

Surprise your mom with spotless carpets this Mother’s Day! Whether you do it yourself or bring in a professional, it will make a great difference in her home.

Dry Foam Extraction

This cleaning method uses detergent foam that is evenly distributed and brushed into the carpet pile. The foam and soil are removed immediately as the wet vacuum suction breaks down the foam and collects both soil and moisture into a tank. The advantage of this system is that because of the small amount of water used there is less chance of over-wetting or damaging the backing. The dry time is also quick.

A professional can do this for you or you can rent a special vacuum to do it yourself. Keep in mind that the machine should be passed over the carpet in straight parallel lines at the rate of approximately 12 feet per minute.

Hot Water Extraction (Steam Cleaning)

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In this method a hot detergent solution is sprayed through a nozzle and then followed by extraction of loosened dirt through a suction slot located behind the nozzle. The advantage of this method is that it removes deep-seated dirt well. The disadvantages are that over-wetting can occur, and longer drying time is required.

Hot water extraction machines can be rented as well; however, professional care will provide optimal results. ** PLEASE NOTE ** Carpets with jute backing SHOULD NOT be cleaned utilizing hot water extraction.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!

To learn more about these and other cleaning methods, check out the maintenance tips on our website.

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Carpet Tricks We Bet You Didn’t Know

May 2, 2013 | By  admin | Comments: Leave a comment

A few "Why didn't I think of that?" tips to keep your carpet looking its finest

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Carpet maintenance can be a challenge at times, but we’ve found some great tips and tricks to keep your floors looking like new. The best part is everything you need is likely already in your home!

Removing indentations

We all have them, but some carpet indentations are easier to hide. The trick to getting the carpet to “fluff up” is to add moisture. Put small ice cubes in the dents, and absorb the moisture with a towel once they have melted. Brush back and forth and voila! If the dent hasn’t gone away completely, use a fork to gently pull the fibers back up. For more stubborn indentations, iron on low over a damp towel.

Cleaning pet hair

If you have a pet, you know it doesn’t take long for their hair to get everywhere. While vacuuming is probably the best way to remove hair from your floors, you might not want to do it every day. There is actually another tool in your home that can be nearly as effective – a shower squeegee! Simply run a dry squeegee over your carpet, and you’ll see the hair collecting immediately. It is also a great idea to apply fabric softener to your carpet beforehand to remove static.

Painting around carpet

Keep the paint on the wall and off the carpet with a simple trick. Apply masking tape to the carpet where it meets the wall and use a knife the tuck it under the baseboard. Apply press and seal wrap on top of that the extend your protection. For major projects, add a tarp or drop cloth on top to keep the entire area safe.

Got tough carpet stains? Check out the spot removal chart on our website or our Pinterest board to learn the best solutions for nearly every stain.

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Pin with Bloomsburg Carpet!

April 25, 2013 | By  admin | Comments: Leave a comment

We love the inspiration we're finding on Pinterest and hope you do too

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Pinterest is every designers dream website. A single place dedicated to saving your ideas, inspirations and projects. Since we joined the social networking site, we have had so much fun pinning and repinning countlessly to our 28 boards. Our following is growing daily, and we are so thrilled to have such a tasteful group of pinners to collaborate and share our favorite things with.

Here are 5 reasons why you should follow Bloomsburg Carpet on Pinterest (if you aren’t already!)

Inspiration, inspiration, and more inspiration!

We love that Pinterest is a place to design and decorate real and fantasy homes. In fact, we can’t get enough of the beautiful and unique decor ideas! Whether you are looking for general Home Design ideas or are interested in finding some Fancy Floors, our boards are guaranteed to share new and fun examples. Stuck on picking a new color palette? We’ve got a board dedicated solely to spectacular Swatches!

Behind the Scenes at Bloomsburg

Curious to learn more about how our high end carpet is designed and manufactured? Following us on Pinterest is your ticket Inside the Mill. Take a self-guided tour to explore our spools and looms, and be sure to get to know Our People while you are there.

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Shop American Made

Because Bloomsburg Carpet is proudly made in the U.S.A., it is important that we connect our followers with more American made products. Our American Made board is dedicated to connecting our followers with local brands and sites that can help you shop American. We are also a part of the American Made Gift Ideas group board that has thousands of excellent patriotic pins.

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Tips for a Happier Home

We have found Pinterest to be an excellent resource for tips to make our lives easier. We love sharing our favorite Carpet Cleaning Tips to increase the lifespan of your floor, as well as our Decorate Like a Pro tips to have a fabulous and luxurious home to match your Bloomsburg Carpet.

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We find so much Blog Inspiration from other interior designers, and we love being able to share them on Pinterest. We hope they inspire you too! We also upload our latest blog posts to Pinterest, so you can always be up-to-date with Bloomsburg Carpet.

So what are you waiting for? Follow us on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/bloomsburgusa. For even more carpet content, visit our website.

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Introducing Even More New Bloomsburg Designs!

April 18, 2013 | By  admin | Comments: Leave a comment

Our new designs are each uniquely beautiful and practical to meet your many needs

At Bloomsburg Carpet, we are dedicated to producing highly styled carpets of superior design and luxurious quality. We are in the processing of debuting new lines, and we think we have a new creation to fit the criteria you either want or might not yet realize you need!

You want: High-luster

As we noted in a previous blog post, high-luster carpeting is luxurious and rich with color and texture. It is designed to complement the most beautiful of spaces.

New line: Shimmer

Shimmer is a high-end, luxurious residential Wilton weave. The high-luster wool & nylon blend is a modern broadloom carpet. Shimmer comes in neutral colors with 7 different shades of grey and cream to choose from!

Shimmer in Chamois

Shimmer in Chamois

 

You want: High-luster and eco-friendly

At Bloomsburg Carpet, we design, develop, and create products that avoid depletion of raw material resources and prevent further environmental degradation. We are committed to exceeding your expectations with superior products that meet the demands of today’s interiors without compromising the needs of future generations.

New lines: Kaching and Brigitta

Kaching from Silver Creek introduces high end residential overwire eco-friendly broadloom carpet wool & high luster nylon yarn.

Brigitta from Lisa Slayman’s new Do-Re-Mi Collection is a high end residential high luster wool Wilton that is also eco-friendly.

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You want: Commercial

It is our mission to design and craft every carpet to be beautiful and durable for both residential and commercial purposes. Our carpets with proper care will outlast even the most classic interior designs!

New line: Time and Again

Like our residential lines, Time and Again is high end, but the geometric velvet weave is more suitable for commercial purposes. The 100% Nylon carpet comes in a wide variety of 8 distinct colors. 

Time and Again

Time and Again

 

Which of our new designs do you like best? Learn about these lines and more by visiting our website!

Don’t forget to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and LinkedIn too!

 

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Getting to Know Our Product Developer Jody Stamatedes

April 10, 2013 | By  admin | Comments: Leave a comment

Meet an Important and Experienced Member of Our Production Team!

bloomsburg carpet tuva metal edgeAfter 18 years of service in the product development department at Bloomsburg Carpet, Jody Stamatedes  is still as enthusiastic about her job as ever. She loves that she is able to work on a different project each day, many with top architects and designers in the carpet industry. Continue reading →

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Getting to Know Our Designer Nicole Dumond

April 5, 2013 | By  admin | Comments: Leave a comment

Meet One of Our Talented and Creative Designers!

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As a designer of both custom and stock Axminster and Wilton designs for Bloomsburg Carpet, Nicole Dumond has a lot of creativity under her belt. Combining her passion for fashion and love of the great outdoors, Nicole creates designs that are both bold and beautiful. The self-described dreamer thinks that  a little whimsy can go a long way in just about every aspect of life, but especially design.

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Prior to joining the Bloomsburg team, Nicole received her Associate of Applied Science Degree in Interior Design. She also has an extensive background in fashion, having owned her own boutique and currently developing a clothing line for babies. Keeping up with the latest fashion trends helps Nicole maintain a design edge at Bloomsburg Carpet, saying “It’s usually on the runway before it’s in your house!”

Nicole also draws a lot of inspiration from the great outdoors. Living on a ranch, Nicole says that nature inspires a lot of her design work, whether it be clothing, interior, or carpet design. Some of her favorite nature-inspired carpet designs are the Bloomsburg Axminster animal prints that she even has in her home. She believes that a great animal print carpet never goes out of style, and it makes it easy to update any room, without having to change the floor.

Working at Bloomsburg Carpet, Nicole thrives off her ability to tackle a different project on any given day.  The variety of projects ranging from custom jobs for historical theatres, to modern designs for new development projects, keeps her creativity flowing and monotony at bay. Most recently, Nicole designed broadloom carpet for two areas of the Tampa International Airport, and she thinks the finished product will be amazing.

Nicole also maintains our website, www.bloomsburgcarpet.com, so be sure to check it out!

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Getting to Know Our Director of Design David Boyd Jr.

March 29, 2013 | By  admin | Comments: Leave a comment

Meet a Very Talented and Experienced Member of Our Design Team!

Throughout the past 20 years, the Bloomsburg Carpet Director of Design David Boyd Jr. has played a key role in the development of our high-end carpets. From behind-the-scenes productions to laying out show room settings, David does it all.

As the Director of Design, David has many responsibilities. When he’s not busy developing stock SKUs and creating new weave structures, he’s working with the sales force on custom Axminster and Wilton designs. On the production side, he lays out all  patterns for card cutting equipment and electronic looms, as well as processes production information for the Compulen yarn winding system.

David began at Bloomsburg Carpet more than 20 years ago after he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in drawing. Inspired by the clean, linear look of Frank Lloyd Wright’s work, David has helped produce many of Bloomsburg designs. His favorite is the upcoming line called “Beamish.”

Coming soon - Beamish!

Coming soon – Beamish!

David appreciates the opportunities he has had to work with top-of-the-line designers including Lisa Slayman and Terry Bowers. He finds watching their approach to design and development to be very educational to his own work.

Most recently,  the Wynn Las Vegas selected one of David’s patterns to compliment the luxurious hotel. David expects to see more hotel design in his future that will involve custom designs, but first on his plate, is the next new development lines for Bloomsburg or Silver Creek.

David’s favorite part about working for Bloomsburg Carpet is the variety of work for which he is involved, and he handles quite a bit! When he’s away from the mill, he enjoys playing golf and coaching his kid’s sports teams.

To learn more about David’s designs and other Bloomsburg Carpet lines, be sure to visit our website!

 

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Tuva Looms – A Heritage Rich in Rugs and Textiles

March 22, 2013 | By  admin | Comments: Leave a comment

Learn about the Tuva brand and the unique weaving techniques

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To utilize woven only craftsmanship with
classic, contemporary patterns, and to offer 
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complex neutrals to a refined aesthetically
discerning market place.

 

TUVA Looms is named for a remote region in the heart of Central Asia with a heritage rich in rugs and textiles.  These carpets are renowned for their unique weaving pattern of face and back as one.  Colors, textures and patterns are conceived to work together creating refined juxtapositions and seamless transitions.

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Suzanne Tick & Terry Mowers

Suzanne Tick & Terry Mowers

Bloomsburg Carpet & TUVA Looms, is the result of a collaboration between Suzanne Tick and Terry Mowers.  Thoughtfully designed and richly woven broadloom is made of durable synthetic fibers with the eclectic appeal of organic materials.  It boasts a sophisticated aesthetic influenced by modern architecture, a refined neutral palette, and the outstanding quality essential to coalesce with Bloomsburg Carpet Industries.

TUVA Looms carpets have received design recognition throughout the world, having been awarded The International Design Magazine’s “Design Destinction” honor for styles “Cube” and “Symmetry” in 1999, the Chicago Athenaeum’s “Good Design” award in 2000 for style “Case Study,” and International Interior Design Association design competition awards in 1997 and 1998. TUVA continues to strive for the very best in modern, classic carpets.

 

Browse the Bloomsburg Carpet TUVA Looms selection, and note some of our most popular styles including:

Steppe

Steppe

 

Chenille Check

Chenille Check

 

Lifelines

Lifelines

 

Photo Credit: http://historyoftheancientworld.com/2010/01/silk-weaving-in-ancient-china-from-geometric-figures-to-patterns-of-pictorial-likeness/

 

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How Luxurious! Animal Prints from Silver Creek

March 18, 2013 | By  admin | Comments: Leave a comment

Animal prints to make anyone's head turn! Tips for making these designs come alive in your home or office

Roberto Cavalli Insired by Silver Creek and Bloomsburg Carpet“Leopard is an animal design, and my designs come from nature.” – Designer Roberto Cavalli

Our animal prints designed by Silver Creek Carpet come from the same inspiration as Mr. Cavalli. Silver Creek Carpet is named for the beauty and tranquility of the Idaho Sun Valley, and much if its inspiration is found in nature.

The two latest animal prints from Silver Creek Carpet are our Hyde and Jackal designs. These luxurious and trendy designs come in black and silver or black and camel and are sure to make a statement in any room. Both are bold in their own ways – Hyde keeps the eye wandering with contrasting colors within the spots, while Jackal is more of a classic animal print.

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Jackal in black & silver

Animal carpet may sound like a wild idea, but when done correctly, it can truly breathe life and energy into a room in the most beautiful way.

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A few tips for decorating with animal print include:

  • Limit the print. You want your designs to compliment one another, not compete. Other prints will clash, but simple color schemes will help draw in the focus.
  • Less is more. To avoid animal overload, limit your print to just the carpet. This type of decor can go from gorgeous to gaudy if you try to do too much. The key is to keep it looking effortless.
  • Go faux. Once you see how great animal print looks on your carpet, you’ll be tempted to add touches all around your home. One thing to keep in mind is that faux animal print is best for the environment. Silver Creek Carpet is recognized for a resolute commitment to our global environment, and its fine products begin with wool, one of nature’s gifts that addresses the ever-increasing need for respect of our global environment.

Click here to search our Silver Creek Animal Print selections now!

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