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 […]

If you are looking to purchase a new carpet but would like to estimate how much it will cost, measuring your room before you visit one of our stores can be really helpful. Guidelines for measuring your room. By using the following guidelines, you can work out your own approximate costs.* *At Poplar Carpets we […]

Do you like to keep your home and interior decor on-trend? Then you need to know the interior colour trend of the year for 2022! Do you like the colour purple? Or should we say… “A dynamic periwinkle blue with a vivifying violet red undertone” The Pantone Institute. Introducing you to ‘Very Peri' Pantone colour […]

Are you the kind of person who likes to get the hoover out every day or is once a month more your style? Are the hairballs blowing across the laminate tumbleweed style or is your carpet spotless and dust-free? So, just how often should you be vacuuming your carpet? Leaving dirt in a carpet causes […]

We’ve all heard of Veganuary, but who’s heard of Upgraded Underlay? We like to do things a bit differently at Poplar Carpets so throughout January we’re offering a one-step upgrade for EVERY underlay purchased! Why do I need underlay, we hear you say? A good underlay will not only improve the feel of your carpet […]

As we enter a new year and the epidemic shows no signs of abating, the need for creating a home office is even more important. We want to create a space which looks good but is also practical. When it comes to the flooring choice, it must be long-lasting, provide warmth and most importantly offer […]

The Day family and our staff would like to wish all our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!We thank you for your valued custom and look forward to welcoming you back to our showrooms, old and new, in the new year.