There’s a new breed of carpet rolling into New Zealand homes. More durable than many of the wool carpets we know and love, but with extra hardwearing qualities, these solution dyed nylon carpets offer some major advantages.

New carpet is one of the biggest purchases you will ever make. It’s also a choice you’re going to live with every day. Get it right, and you’ll enjoy a warm glow of satisfaction every time you step inside the front door. Get it wrong, and you’ll have to train your eyes to stay permanently fixed above floor level.

When you’re choosing new carpet for your home, it’s natural to focus on the colour, texture and design. Whether you’re looking at the latest nylon carpets or have your heart set on a premium wool berber – all eyes will be on the pile.

Everyone loves finding a bargain in the carpet sales. As shoppers, we’ve been trained to track down bargains online, so anything that promises a discount is bound to attract attention.

TV One’s new DIY Reality TV show ‘Our First Home’ is set to air February 8th, and follows three kiwi families as they purchase and renovate properties to compete for the opportunity to give their kids a leg up on the NZ property ladder.

Our First Home has seen the Gourley family working hard to complete their renovation. In week one of Our First Home, the Gourley’s brought the woodlands indoors with their fun forest inspired boy’s room – complete with feature wall paper.

The Wardlaws have been hard at work renovating their West Auckland house on Our First Home recently. Here’s some of the progress featuring the latest room reveals on the show.

On their new purchased property The Schreuders have been hard at work to complete their first room on Our First Home. Here’s a look at Week one’s newly renovated girl’s bedroom, with its pastel colour palette and quirky wall décor.

Carpet is a very popular choice for bedrooms due its soft texture and insulating properties. Carpet is perfect on those chilly winter mornings to stop cold-feet-syndrome and adds an element of cosiness as well as luxury.