Newhey Carpets helps transform DoubleTree
Newhey Carpets has played a key role in the extensive multi-million pound refurbishment of rebranding the DoubleTree by Hilton in Edinburgh City Centre.
The Grade A-listed building dates back to 1892 and has been transformed into a contemporary DoubleTree by Hilton. The renovation required major changes to 138 bedrooms as well as the hotel’s wide range of facilities including the Monboddo Cocktail Bar and Restaurant, conference areas, corridors and reception space.
Newhey Carpets worked in collaboration with Ica Architects to provide the hotel with aesthetically pleasing carpets. Inspired by the building’s history, they were appropriate for the décor and suitable for heavy foot traffic. Kim Vass, Interior Designer, Ica Architects comments: “After a consultation with Newhey’s design studio and the input of their expertise, we managed to achieve a variety of bespoke design’s that were both in keeping with this overall scheme and also met Hilton Doubletree standards”.
A heavy contract Axminster carpet was specified owing to its aesthetic values, paired with Newhey’s Colortec+ technology, which makes use of 80/20% wool nylon blends, in addition to offering various design options. Both products were selected as the best options to enhance the opulent feel the hotel required.
Colortec+ technology is a process used to manufacture the highest quality patterned tufted carpets. The product is manufactured with evobac consisting of 100%-recycled materials, produced with the world’s first hot-melt EVA carpet backing system. This sustainable product suited DoubleTree by Hilton’s environmental policy.
Warm accent colours of earthy teal with vibrant purple have been used throughout to complement the ambience of the hotel. Amongst the innovative carpet designs were a three-dimensional structure, which provided the perfect fit for the restaurant/bar interior. Traditional tweed fabrics mixed with luxurious velvets and dark timber were incorporated in the bedrooms, and the zebra print inspired carpet helped to add a touch of glamour.
