Plaid textile designs has always been a staple, but the current resurgence has inspired fabricators, such as Bellbridge to take a classic look and re-interpret with a fresh sense of modernity. Our fresh take is realized from the most recent product introduction – L-Squared; the scale of the design and color combinations such as – … [Read more…]
Bellbridge Product Releases
Mirador Multi-Mix – A Winner!
Recently Mirador Multi-Mix was featured in a room as part of the 2017 Parade of Homes in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This room was nominated as the Grand Hacienda Winner!!! The designer was Jessica Savage, Allied ASID Interior Designer Annie O’Carroll Interior Design. The room was amazing; we wish to thank Jessica and the Annie O’Carroll … [Read more…]
Do You Have The New Products Released in Spring 2017?
Bellbridge has released the first phase of 2017 Spring Introductions. Samples have been shipped to dealer showrooms across the US. Dealer showrooms have samples on their shelves of four very unique and beautiful Bellbridge products: Entwine, L-Squared, Monaco and Viewpoint. Please visit our product pages on our website for images and product information. 2017 Spring … [Read more…]
Need a Bellbridge Rug Quote Quickly?
Bellbridge has released an easy-to-use, downloadable fabricated rug estimator, that will allow you to offer your client a rug quote quickly. The rug estimator is designed to offer a quote using the same information Bellbridge Customer Service requires. All the calculations are embedded in the estimator; so no worries if you are without a calculator! For example, you can get … [Read more…]
Products Fabricated in 16’4″ Widths
Bellbridge launched four products fabricated in 16’4′ width. The market has been calling for wider widths in carpet to minimize the need for side seams in both installations and larger rugs. Thus, Bellbridge designed products fabricated in 16’4″ widths; specifically Donegal, Grand Central, Madison and Metropolitan. Donegal has a very subtle linear feature, with colorations that … [Read more…]
New Release – New Colors in Kraal Leopard and Tigress
New Colors in Kraal Leopard and Tigress have arrived! If you haven’t taken a look in the showrooms, you are missing out on the beautiful new palette of colors from our iconic Kraal Leopard and Tigress Collection. The Kraal Collection features 4 new colorways: Grey, Bronze, Tan and Classic (a refreshed version of Moremi). Bellbridge … [Read more…]
How Do You Source Products for Your Clients?
Design Centers around the country seem to be the alternate or secondary destinations for designers in search of products and solutions for their projects. Of course, they are still a viable source for some designers but there is a steady decline in traffic in these facilities. Where are designers turning to for inspiration and to … [Read more…]
A blank canvas
Have you noticed today’s interiors? Most all have colors black, gray, or white as the backdrop. Even Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year 2015 is white; as I am sure you have seen at your local paint store and in design magazines. To coincide with today’s interior canvas, there has been increasing demand for clean, … [Read more…]
Mayan in the Mix!
Bellbridge has introduced the Mayan Multi-Mix collection featuring fresh heather mix yarns woven into our existing designs – Cuzco, Inca and the newest design introduction – Mirador. The Mayan Multi-Mix yarns create depth of color, warmth and natural tonality; the combined colorations add richness and texture to this collection. These new heathers enhance interiors, blend … [Read more…]
Flatwovens – Like?
Flatwoven carpets are taking the design market by storm! Ranging from simple textures to complex designs, flatwoven styles capture the cleaner essence of today’s interiors. They are fresh, are easily adapted to area rug fabrication- bound, serged, or finished with a simple or decorative binding tape and look fabulous on stairs, although not all flatwoven … [Read more…]
New at Bellbridge: Corporate Website, Facebook and Pinterest
Bellbridge has created a new website, facebook and pinterest account this year! We are also excited that our blog will have a new format/look by the Fall selling season. We want to be fully engaged with our customers and the ability to use social media as the platform will allow us to hear and talk with you on … [Read more…]
New Product – Great Performance!
An exciting new product from Bellbridge called Grasscloth has been exposed to a stern test of performance and appearance retention. The 100% wool flatwoven product photographed above has been installed in one of the most demanding areas within the Bellbridge facility in Benicia, California for the last 7 months. It was important to select a … [Read more…]
Changes in Design and Purchasing Channels
Today’s clients are different. Trends are different. Spending patterns are different. But these are expected changes in a new economic climate. Two significant changes are how design is viewed by clients and the ways in which products are purchased. Many of today’s clients view design with a longer-term vision; clean color, more familiar style, perhaps … [Read more…]
The Coalescing of Design
co a lesce: to blend or come together Less than a decade ago each region of the US could be identified by its use of color, texture, pattern and design elements. With the advent of well published “celebrity” designers, specialized home design media, mega home design retailers- from low to high-end, and the growth of … [Read more…]
Bellbridge Inaugural Post
Where do you start your inaugural blog? Who are we? Bellbridge Wool Carpets is located in the East Bay of San Francisco and we offer our products mainly within the North American market place. We have been doing business since the early 60’s but incorporated as Bellbridge, Inc. July 1st 1991. Our organization is comprised … [Read more…]
