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style by design making the world a more beautiful place 3 STYLE BY DESIGN Welcome rintons has been in the carpet has to transform a space. From subtle to Bbusiness a long time, since 1783 in statement, we have a solution to cater to fact. We’ve spent that long history pushing your needs. Whether you choose from innovation techniques, meaning our 21st our stocked collections, or need us to century carpets are both stylish and very create a bespoke solution to meet your hard-wearing. specifi c design brief, we aim to help you fi nd your own style. No other fl oorcovering feels as luxurious every day. This year we’re celebrating the diverse style of carpet, and the power it THE BRINTONS TEAM CONTENTS 04 From Fleece to Floor 06 A Proud History 10 A Luxury Landmark 14 Different by Design 18 Collaborations 23 The Custom Choice 26 Back to Basics 28 Botanical 30 Eastern Edge 32 A Regal Stamp 34 Our Business is your Business 38 The Ultimate Solution 40 Product & Technical Information 42 Pattern Repeat Information BELL TWIST Pumice 4 5 BRINTONS PROVENANCE BRINTONS PROVENANCE From Fleece to Floor Whether we’re making carpets for Melbourne’s Crown Casino, the Sydney Opera House, inner-city apartments or country homes, we insist on the highest standards of materials and finish. 1 STYLE BY DESIGN e’re passionate about the carpets Wwe make and the quality we insist on has been central to our business since 1783. To achieve the beautiful, durable carpets we’re known for we control every stage of production. Skilled craftspeople in our own factories work through a 13-step process on 2 every carpet. A process that begins with the highest-quality materials. 1. Blending pigments in one of our Wool is the ultimate sustainable choice for traditional dye pans flooring. It insulates your home, it’s easily 2. Yarn aircell recyclable and biodegradable, plus shearing 3. A finished Axminster carpet on the roll and sheep is essential for their welfare. After ready for dispatch centuries in the carpet-making business, we know where the best, most hard wearing wool comes from. That’s why wool from one in eight British sheep will end up in one of our carpets. In fact, we’re British wool’s single-biggest user. We also buy nylon and a small amount of New Zealand wool for softer shades and velvet constructions. By controlling the manufacturing process, we can use all our experience and knowledge to mix the best-quality raw materials into the perfect blend to suit the purpose of the carpet. Every metre of Brintons carpet is inspected by eye twice and finished by hand before it leaves the factory. ❖ 3 BRINTONS.COM.AU ORDER YOUR FREE SAMPLES AT BRINTONS.COM.AU OR CALL 1 800 332 694 6 7 BRITISH CRAFTSMANSHIP BRITISH CRAFTSMANSHIP A Proud History Wool has been our passion since 1783 when William Brinton opened his mill in Kidderminster. STYLE BY DESIGN e’ve had some big moments in our long history. In 1890, world’s largest-ever woven carpet order – 135,000sqm for The factory may Wwe patented the Axminster loom that revolutionised the Chek Lap Kok airport in Hong Kong. This proves our carpet’s have opened its doors production of carpet patterns, and we’ve been building all our durability, with 35 million passengers walking on it every looms since the early 1900s. We perfected the Brintons blend year. Our latest high-definition looms can create patterns of in Kidderminster in – 80 percent wool, 20 percent nylon in the 1950s and still use incredible depth – they can even reproduce photographs. This 1783, but the quality and it today. In the 1970s, we were the first company to introduce is the next generation of carpets and we think William Brinton craftsmanship has never ❖ computer-aided design for carpets. In 1997, we fulfilled the would be very proud. faltered in over 230 years. DUCCIO BALDI CHIEF EXECUTIVE The original Brintons factory site, circa 1870. Clockwise from top left: Yarn delivery to the loom, an Axminster loom, bobbin storage and backing yarn. BRINTONS.COM.AU ORDER YOUR FREE SAMPLES AT BRINTONS.COM.AU OR CALL 1 800 332 694 8 9 2 Imagine yourself roaming around the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul – stacks upon stacks of exotic teas and spices, bronze and copper cevze used to azaar make Turkish coffee strung up in lines on the walls. B Ornate lamps and trinkets boasting thousands of years of culture serve as classic inspiration for the Bazaar trend. Burnt orange and rust tones compliment antique Take cues from the fittings and fixtures. Modern geometric patterns work alongside traditional carpet patterns such as antique grand Bazaars Brintons Renaissance Classics and Classic Florals collections. Renaissance Classics collections take and mesmerising inspiration from Persian kilim rug designs adapted to suit colour schemes from bold deep rust to Souks for inspiring subtle ivory, sand and gold. Don’t be afraid to mix styles, these subtle Classic Florals designs blend home décor. perfectly with antique pieces and bold styling. ❖ 4 1 5 3 Carpet: 1. Renaissance Classics – Persian Sun Tile: 3. Azulej Grigio Combination 2. Classic Florals – Parterre Honey 4.BRINTONS.COM.AU Azulej Bianco Combination ORDER YOUR FREE SAMPLES AT BRINTONS.COM.AU OR CALL 1 800 332 694 5. Classic Florals – Parterre Champagne Tiles all supplied courtesy of TILEjunket www.tilejunket.com.au (03) 5222 6066 10 11 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT 1 2 A Luxury Landmark Brintons have worked very closely with us to interpret and develop Bates Smart’s designs, creating highly valued carpets in each of these hospitality spaces. ext time you’re wandering through Crown Casino, NMelbourne’s premiere entertainment complex, remember to look down – you’ll see a Brintons carpet. SARAH EXNER From gaming floors to restaurants, Brintons have been MARKETING MANAGER, BATES SMART trusted to provide carpet for the most hardwearing situations. Brintons have enjoyed a rewarding 20 year collaboration with Bates Smart to create a unique suite of carpet designs for 3 Crown Hotels and Casinos in Melbourne and Perth. Working with interior designer Peter Reeve, Brintons also helped to bring back the Roaring 20s party spirit the through 1. Crown Promenade, custom designed carpets throughout The Hydro Majestic in Melbourne the Blue Mountains. 2. Palladium at Crown. Melbourne The heritage building was opened in 1904 as a health resort, 3. The Hydro Majestic, attracting guests from around Australia and the world, Blue Mountains including famous Australian Opera singer Dame Nellie Melba who performed a number of times at the hotel. An impressive $30 million was spent on rejuvenating this iconic venue, taking over 6 years to complete. These are just a couple of iconic Australian projects we’ve been proud to work on. When you order a Brintons carpet, your home receives just as dedicated a service as Crown Casino or The Hydro Majestic. BRINTONS.COM.AU ORDER YOUR FREE SAMPLES AT BRINTONS.COM.AU OR CALL 1 800 332 694 12 2 13 1 The Vagrant Explorer Showcase your carefully cultivated 4 trinkets from travels abroad. Piece together those ornaments that bring back memories of a carefree holiday combined with a crisp colour pallet of soft neutrals and beachy blues. If you stick to a similar colour scheme throughout your décor, you’re free to mix and match pieces from the Orient with jewels from the Middle East. Mediterranean tiles mix with fine Japanese porcelain, which compliments the homely warmth of a gentle English floral carpet. Feel like a seasoned traveller when you’re at home by placing sentimental relics from abroad in prominent spaces to help inspire your wanderlust in everyday life. ❖ Carpet: 2. Laura Ashley – Isodore Duck Egg Tile: 1. Azulej Bianco Combination 3. Classic Florals – Parterre Blue 2.BRINTONS.COM.AU Azulej Bianco Cubo ORDER YOUR FREE SAMPLES AT BRINTONS.COM.AU OR CALL 1 800 332 694 Tiles all supplied courtesy of TILEjunket www.tilejunket.com.au (03) 5222 6066 3 14 15 OUR PROCESS OUR PROCESS Different WILTON TWIST This carpet yarn has an extra twist added to the spinning process, which creates the renowned defined and textured surface. Brintons most popular carpet, Bell Twist (as seen here) is the ultimate hard- wearing option without compromising on softness or warmth and by Design remains tough enough for high traffic areas. What makes a Brintons carpet so special? They are the result of mixing the finest materials with knowledge hundreds of years in the making. We have the perfect blend and weight of carpet for every room in your home. STYLE BY DESIGN very Brintons carpet is a blend of our Edesign team’s inspirational flair and first-rate knowledge of manufacturing techniques. Their practical, creative thinking ensures your carpet will work hard and look beautiful for years to come. We know woven carpets are the best carpets, so we manufacture two constructions – Wilton, which is great for textured plains, and Axminster, which creates superior pattern definition. This flexibility ensures we can offer AXMINSTER the highest-quality and the widest variety of The Axminster weaving technique is best suited for achieving colours, textures and designs as possible. detail making it the weave of choice for pattern definition. All of our carpets are made using our 80 percent Made by Brintons’ own looms since the early 1900s, the wool, 20 percent nylon blend so softness with technique allows us to push the boundaries of patterned carpets and unleash the creativity of our designers to make a strength is guaranteed. The heavier the ‘total real statement.