Ulster Carpets

Cruising is now one of the most dynamic sectors in global hospitality, shaped by shifting traveller expectations, new audiences, and an increasingly diverse range of experiences. Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas Industry insight from Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), alongside recent travel industry reports, points to sustained growth, driven by both first-time cruisers and...

Riding the crest of a wave, Ulster Carpets, established in 1938 in Portadown, Northern Ireland, have just completed their largest-ever cruise ship project, the ‘Icon of the Seas’. Still owned and operated by the founder’s family, this premier supplier of Axminster and Wilton carpets continues to lead from its original headquarters in Portadown, serving the...

Replicating the unique beauty of Sicily, Ulster’s bespoke rugs for the revamped RG Naxos perfectly complement the nature-inspired design vision created by THDP. For RG Naxos, THDP, a London-based interior designer and architectural practice with a team of 50% British and 50% Italian designers, created a design concept inspired by the natural beauty of Sicily’s...

The Art Deco heritage of the iconic Strand Palace Hotel in London takes centre stage in the eye-catching flooring designs from Ulster Carpets. [Find Ulster Carpets on BCFA Product Finder] Embracing the strong sense of style and sophistication epitomised by the 1920’s era, Ulster’s custom carpets adorn the Haxells Restaurant and Bar as well as...

The BCFA’s 2019 Annual Luncheon will take place on the 31st October at the Royal Lancaster London on Hyde Park and we can’t think of a better time to take a closer look at the rebranding and refurbishment of this mid-century architectural icon as well as the BCFA members who supplied the project. ‘Royal Lancaster London...

At Ulster Carpets, continuity has always mattered. So too have relationships, trust and long-term thinking. As Joyce McIvor prepares to step back after almost four decades with the business, a new leadership structure sees Rachel Guy expand her role across UK and Europe marine and hospitality markets, while Kate Mitchell returns to lead UK contract...

This May, Hypnos, Newmor Wallcoverings, Ulster Carpets and The Panaz Group will come together in Clerkenwell to co-host an industry event focused on one of hospitality’s most significant shifts: how design is responding to changing patterns of stay. Titled ‘Designing for a New Era of Stay’, the event will bring together a panel of hospitality...

Imagine hosting a dinner party where every detail – from the enchanting venue to the eclectic guest list – reflects the passions and inspirations that have shaped your creative life and work. In this joyful feature, we step into the mind of  London Design Studio Lead, Lois Norman at Ulster Carpets, to explore her ultimate...

Last month, five of the UK’s leading commercial interior suppliers – Ulster Carpets, Panaz, Newmor Wallcoverings, Hypnos, and Harlequin, came together to host a timely and thought-provoking panel discussion at Ulster’s London showroom. With sustainability at the forefront of every design brief and global supply chains under scrutiny, the event placed materiality at centre stage...

As material choices take centre stage in the sustainability-driven shift of the design industry, five leading commercial interior furnishing suppliers—Panaz, Ulster Carpets, Newmor Wallcoverings, Hypnos, and Harlequin—are at the forefront of redefining what it means to design with purpose. In anticipation of Material Impact: Designing with Purpose, a compelling live panel event hosted by Design...