Mum's New Stair Carpet & Lowry Print
By Janey1966
@Janey1966 (24170)
Carlisle, England
April 7, 2013 2:37pm CST
Hi Guys! Glad to be back!
I was lucky with the weather whilst at Mum's as it was very cold for the time of year but - nonetheless - sunny for a lot of the time, ideal for getting out and about.
Anyway, as promised, I took photos of Mum's new lapis lazuli carpet on the stairs plus the L S Lowry print in the front room. I am very surprised about the carpet as it is VERY bright. I'm pleased, though, as it's about time Mum got some colour in her life lol. As for the print, the frame is exceptional (probably worth about £60 on AllPosters) so, to get the whole thing for £15, she's done very well, despite the frame being slightly dinted at the top.
If you notice the carpet DOES have a blue tinge to it. Very unusual, but I love it!
I will post a photo of the Lowry print further down the discussion.
I was lucky with the weather whilst at Mum's as it was very cold for the time of year but - nonetheless - sunny for a lot of the time, ideal for getting out and about.
Anyway, as promised, I took photos of Mum's new lapis lazuli carpet on the stairs plus the L S Lowry print in the front room. I am very surprised about the carpet as it is VERY bright. I'm pleased, though, as it's about time Mum got some colour in her life lol. As for the print, the frame is exceptional (probably worth about £60 on AllPosters) so, to get the whole thing for £15, she's done very well, despite the frame being slightly dinted at the top.
If you notice the carpet DOES have a blue tinge to it. Very unusual, but I love it!
I will post a photo of the Lowry print further down the discussion.7 people like this
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@BarBaraPrz (47761)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
8 Apr 13
Yes, the horses look like they belong there.
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
8 Apr 13
Thanks very much. The horse pic used to be where the Lowry print is but I reckon it looks ace in its new home, purely due to the colour of the carpet matching! It didn't half cheer me up going up and down the stairs lol.
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Missed ya! I love the carpet, it looks good quality and as long as your mum is happy with it, that's all that matters!@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
8 Apr 13
Hiya Wolfie, lovely to see you again! As for the carpet, I couldn't believe how bright it was but over the few days I was there I DID get used to it and absolutely love it now. It's in the same range as the red one I have my heart set on, so from that point of view, it's awesome!
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@GardenGerty (161080)
• United States
7 Apr 13
Missed you Janey but I remembered you were going to your Mum's. I like the carpet and I am glad the sun was shining.
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
7 Apr 13
Thanks very much! Here's the Lowry print too.
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
8 Apr 13
Now that IS a Lowry print. How spectacular. I love it. More than bargain. If she ever wants to sell it then.......
@BarBaraPrz (47761)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
7 Apr 13
Yes. Blue. Not lilac. 
It's lovely. Now let's see the Lowry.
It's lovely. Now let's see the Lowry.
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@BarBaraPrz (47761)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
8 Apr 13
I see it now. (Wasn't there when I posted before.)
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
8 Apr 13
LOL. If you scroll up to the top of the discussion it's in the first box. GardenGerty's to be precise.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
7 Apr 13
Thats neat.. like the color. bet it was alot of work.. Have a super Sunday there.
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
8 Apr 13
Fortunately, we didn't have to lay the carpet lol. A couple of nice guys did it for Mum a few days ago.
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
8 Apr 13
thats great.. its hard sometimes to get carpets to fit right. Glad you got it done there.
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@blackrusty (3519)
• Mexico
7 Apr 13
glad to have you back with us and it sounds like you have had a great time with your mom and glad the carpet looks well for all you have a great my lot day
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
8 Apr 13
I've come back to see I've reached the $10 so I'm really pleased about that. I was only a few cents away but I didn't get the chance to go on a computer until now. Something to look forward to anyway.
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@derek_a (10873)
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8 Apr 13
Welcome back Janey. I really like your Mum's carpet. Blue is my favourite colour actually, and I can easily imagine sinking my bare feet into it. _Derek
_Derek @cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
7 Apr 13
I hope that you are nnow fully recovered. I just lovethis shade of blue and it is used a lot in my country. We need bright colours as the sun can make everything looked washed out. My friend has her house this colour. Is that the print at the bottom of the stairs? It didn't look like a lowry to me but my memory had gone to pot
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
7 Apr 13
What happened with the Lowry was Mum decided to place it where the horse picture used to reside, i.e. the front room. Sorry for the confusion. If you look in the top box you will see the Lowry print.
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
8 Apr 13
It's taken her a while to get into colour but she did have that colour in the back room at one time and I was disappointed she painted over it. However, this new carpet (albeit on the stairs and landing) has made up for that. I think the picture (horses) looks great in its new home as well.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
8 Apr 13
I love the color as well. It just makes the house so much alive with the bright color.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
8 Apr 13
It's amazing what a bit of colour can do isn't it? It certainly brought a smile to my face, I must say!
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
9 Apr 13
Having that color matched with a bright painting would really light up the house. And of course, having flowers, too can make it lovelier.
@inertia4 (27960)
• United States
17 Apr 13
Nice. My mother used to have a carpet that color in her living room years ago. Personally I am no fan of carpet because they are a lot of work to keep clean. And my mothers carpet got real dirty really fast. And it started to look horrible. Even after many times of cleaning it. But, I do hope that it is a low maintenance carpet and easy to clean. Tell your mother good luck.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
17 Apr 13
Well, there's two things to consider here. It's going up the stairs and - secondly, the bathroom is downstairs, so no going up and down the whole time. No way would she have this carpet in the living-room, for example. In fact, she gets on her hands and knees and brushes the damn thing. I told her she won't be able to do that when she's 80!
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@inertia4 (27960)
• United States
28 Apr 13
You told her right. She will need to get a real good carpet cleaning machine. But believe me, over time it will start showing its age. My mother used to rent a machine and even had a company come and do it for her. But nothing seemed to work for that rug. She now has hardwood floors. Way easier to keep clean. I was looking online for my stairs. I want to replace that old rug of mine. So I found a few things that they put on stairs now. And they do have those pergo type floors boards as caps for the steps. I am still looking into it. And I might just do that. Or I will just rip the rug off, get some good paint and those stair grips. Again, tell her good luck with her new carpet.
@changjiangzhibin89 (16800)
• China
8 Apr 13
I am glad that you return to here and let us know what your Mum's new lapis lazuli carpet is like.It looks more beautiful than I imagined.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
8 Apr 13
I'm the same my friend. It's definitely the brightest carpet Mum has ever purchased but the effect is amazing. It's very good quality too so should last a VERY long time!
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
7 Apr 13
Thanks very much..glad to be back my friend. In the above box is the Lowry print as well which was an amazing buy for £15, I reckon!
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@Laurenlynn (715)
• Canada
8 Apr 13
Hi Janey I had posted on your last discussion, so welcome back I love your Mums new runner of course my favourite color is blue it also looks like the walls are a light yellow, I personally like these two colors together. I think it looks fabulous.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
8 Apr 13
Hello! In case you're wondering, the paint on the walls is Dulux Apricot White.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
8 Apr 13
hi janey something ate my response so starting again g rrr. I love that lapis lazuli as the color is just gorgeous. and she has a eye for prints as thats really lovely and the frame is also.I am glad you had a lovely time this week and avisit with your mom too,.
visit with your mom too,.@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
8 Apr 13
Hiya Hatley. Glad you like the colour. It's unusual isn't it and I believe the manufacturers (Ryalux) are known for their coloured carpets. After seeing Mum's stair carpet I can see why! It's lovely! I'm desperate for the red version now!
Yes, I did have a nice time, thanks. The weather helped as I've been there for a week in the past and it rained practically the whole time. This trip was a more successful one, weather wise. I didn't spend an awful lot of money though which is why I've still got money in my account to buy things like another Whirly Lamp and a couple of books. The former I'm really pleased about as I've bought it for £27 as opposed to £80. Can't believe my luck!
@francesca5 (1344)
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8 Apr 13
The carpet is a lovely shade of blue, it looks really nice. the horse picture goes really well with it as well, and the lowry is absolutely lovely.
You must have been really pleased when you saw it, and seeing what good choices your mum had made.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
8 Apr 13
To be honest, I was gobsmacked but deep inside, very happy indeed. It's obvious this colour has a brilliant effect on Mum's mood which I know is silly but having a house full of beige isn't going to cheer anyone up, is it?
I couldn't believe the Lowry frame either! That alone is worth a lot of money, in my opinion.
I'm kicking myself because we went into an Age Concern Charity Shop that sells furniture and the like..and I spotted a pair of Japanese lady prints in blue. They were only £8 each and would look fabulous in a bedroom. I dithered and didn't buy them.
Wish I had now as they had decent frames (also in a light blue) but, never mind, I'm sure I will get the chance to buy some of my own prints eventually, online or otherwise.
I couldn't believe the Lowry frame either! That alone is worth a lot of money, in my opinion.
I'm kicking myself because we went into an Age Concern Charity Shop that sells furniture and the like..and I spotted a pair of Japanese lady prints in blue. They were only £8 each and would look fabulous in a bedroom. I dithered and didn't buy them.
Wish I had now as they had decent frames (also in a light blue) but, never mind, I'm sure I will get the chance to buy some of my own prints eventually, online or otherwise.
@srisahara (4508)
• Indonesia
8 Apr 13
Hi friend, I think your mother is right. I love the color of carpet, it is so match with the color of the wall and some painting that hanged on the wall throughout the stair. It is very nice, I think. Have a nice day.
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
8 Apr 13
Thanks very much. Her previous carpet was a nondescript beige colour and it wore out in no time. Wasn't cheap either so Mum made sure - this time - she bought something she knows is going to last plus a brighter colour. It's amazing how bouncy it is underfoot as she does have some decent underlay there.
