In the last decade, open-plan living has become more popular in our homes. The idea of having the spaces of a house combined without the typical walls and obstacles that separate them has become a top priority for those seeking a new home or for those adding extensions or renovating their current homes. This kind […]

As the weather is turning wetter and windier and we settle into the approaching winter do you feel like creating a cocoon to keep you and your family cosy? How can you make your home feel even warmer and more inviting, even without turning the heating up quite so much this year? There are several […]

Here at Poplar Carpets, we think Vinyl flooring is a fantastic choice and can be used in most rooms in your home. Read on to find out why we love it and why we think you should too! Who wouldn't love something that is not only cost effective but feels warmer underfoot than tiles and […]

So you've just bought new carpet for your home from Poplar Carpets. Congratulations! We value your custom! Now you just need to make sure you look after it. If you take good care of it, your carpet will last for many years. Here are five steps to help maintain your new carpet and flooring. 1. […]

Why are our prices so reasonable yet the quality remains the same? In our warehouse, we have over 1,000,000 m2 of stock carpet, vinyl and flooring so, because we bulk buy, we can afford to offer you flooring at prices that are the most affordable around. 1 million square metres. That means we could carpet […]

Just bought your first home? Want it to look AMAZING but don’t have the funds for everything on your wish list? Don’t worry, when it comes to your flooring you don’t have to opt for expensive wool carpets. There are some really great options out there with a new generation of polypropylene carpets which are […]

The Word ‘Carpet’ The word carpet comes from the Latin word ‘carpere’ which means to pluck and is related to the phrase ‘carpe diem’ or ‘seize (pluck) the day’! The Oldest The Pazyrk, discovered in Siberia during the 1940s, dates back to the 5th Century B.C. and is the oldest surviving carpet at over 2000 […]

We all did it through the lockdowns. We got out the dust sheets and paint and did some of the home decorating jobs that had been on our to-do lists forever. But how many of us thought about our bathrooms? Your bathroom is one of the most used and essential rooms in your home, yet […]

Not everybody will choose to buy underlay for their new carpet seeing it as an ‘extra’ purchase on top of what is already quite a big investment - a new carpet. So, read on to find out why we think a good underlay is a must when renewing carpet in any room in your home. […]

How to measure your STAIRS for new CARPET. It sounds complicated, right? It’s really not if you follow our simple guide. Starting from the top step, measure the depth of the tread (the part that you stand on) from the back to the front edge. Next measure the riser (the height of the step between […]