Residential Carpet
Hand Tufted Seamless
NO SHEEN
Wool
LOW SHEEN
Wool Combination
HIGH SHEEN
Nylon Silk
Comparing Sheen
What is sheen & why does it occur?
The level of sheen found in a carpet or rug is the direct result of raw materials (or yarn) used in its composition.
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Natural or synthetic fibres like silk, nylon & tencel typically exhibit reflective properties giving a luminous shine when exposed to light.
A carpet made up of 100% shiny fibres will result in a high level of sheen, whilst wool blends or 100% wool carpets will have low or no sheen.
RC+D offers a wide variety of designs using different materials and can customise any combination to meet your desired effect.
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What's best for me ?
Both high sheen and no sheen are great options – it really depends on what your aesthetic preference is.
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If you’re trying to emulate a sense of luxury and comfort, a high sheen carpet like Semiprecious or Pearl Lustre could be the solution.
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If natural and organic textures are more your style 100% wool options like Geneva or Manly would suit.
SHINE SPECTRUM
Handloom
Tufted Broadloom
Texture & Scale
What's the difference ?
Cut pile and loop pile carpets can come in endless colours, sizes and styles, each variation creating a different appearance and feel in their finished application.
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In loop pile carpets like those pictured to the right, smaller sized, tighter loops will reduce the amount of visible texture once laid & will likely have a firmer sensation underfoot.
On the other end of the spectrum, the larger loop size will result in a higher level of visible texture, creating a more plush, organic vibe.
We take pride in having some beautiful broadloom ranges with various textures and looks to suit anyone’s taste.
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What's best for me ?
It really comes down to the project style and budget - but both are excellent choices.
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Smaller, tighter loops will be slightly more affordable due to a lower amount of materials used in their production & will have less visible texture, Vivaldi 2 and Ordina are great some examples.
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Larger loops will use more material and are thicker, giving a different scale to the floor's texture – some of our favourites are Natural Collection or Alpha.
SMALLER LOOP
LARGER LOOP
LOOP SIZE
