Dabbieri Blog

{ Choosing the Right Flooring Fiber for Your Space }

2012-01-16T15:50:41-05:00

This post is cross-posted at IDG Style Guide.

The Dabbieri Collection employs only the finest natural and new fibers. Each fiber type presents unique strengths for different spaces and uses. Which fiber is most suitable for you?

Wool

The first choice for the most discerning carpet buyer, wool is considered to be the finest yarn available — offering a luxurious look with a soft, comfortable feel. Wool wears exceptionally well and ages beautifully.

Nylon

Versatile, wear resistant and easy to clean, nylon is a wonderful choice for high-traffic areas. This fiber feels soft underfoot and provides a lustrous look, with colors showing radiantly. Nylon is an excellent value.

Olefin

The most moderately priced fiber, olefin was originally developed for exterior use and is now often used in Berbers. Olefin resists stains, fading and moisture, though is not quite as resilient as nylon.

{ International Design Guild Announces the Official Sheep Dog of Its New Just Shorn Wool Carpet }

2011-12-31T13:41:23-05:00

International Design Guild, creator of The Dabbieri Collection, is excited to announce Queen as the official sheep dog of the new Just Shorn wool carpet line and congratulates Diane Walker on winning Just Shorn carpeting through the Just Shorn Official Sheep Dog Sweepstakes. View some sheep dogs in action below:

Throughout the months of April through July, online voters selected their favorite of six featured sheep dogs to be the official sheep dog of the Just Shorn brand. Each voter was also entered to win $2500 in Just Shorn carpet provided by an International Design Guild Showroom.

Featuring the Just Shorn sheep dogs gave American consumers a look into life on a New Zealand wool farm where sustainability is a way of life and the health and safety of the animals is a top priority.

Queen (bottom left) works on Cannington Farm with Just Shorn wool grower Andy Scott. Living up to her name, her queen-like attitude as leader of her pack won over the public to become the top Just Shorn dog. Queen also stars in a short online video about the role of working dogs on a New Zealand sheep farm.

Just Shorn carpets are part of the exclusive Dabbieri Collection sold through International Design Guild Showrooms throughout North America. These natural carpets and area rugs are made with the finest Just Shorn wool from New Zealand. The Just Shorn label provides confidence that the beautiful flooring is made from natural, sustainable fiber that can be traced back to New Zealand at any stage in the manufacturing and sale process.

As the newest addition to the exclusive Dabbieri Collection of floor coverings, Just Shorn wool carpets can be found in North America's premier, independently-owned showrooms — honored for excellence in quality, knowledge and service through membership in International Design Guild!

{ Congrats to Austin Fine Floors }

2011-11-23T06:00:00-05:00

A huge congratulations goes out to Austin Fine Floors on being featured in the October 2011 issue of National Floor Trends. Dale Miller, Owner, represented the International Design Guild family well in an article that chronicles the success of his business.

What's the connection between International Design Guild and Dabbieri? Well, The Dabbieri Collection is an exclusive brand of beautifully designed floor coverings carefully assembled by International Design Guild - an alliance of premier showroom owners dedicated to providing design professionals and consumers with the widest selection of exceptional floor coverings.

Read the NFT article to learn more about Dale's showroom and how it's become a huge success!