Laura Ashley carpet runner - worth it?

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niftyfifty · 19/02/2011 21:01

We are decorating the hall, stairs and landing. I saw a Laura Ashley striped carpet runner in a magazine which we both really like. I've got samples of similar, but cheaper, carpets but they just don't look the same. I'm just a bit worried about spending so much if it's not going to last. Has anyone got one? Any views welcome please!

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LemonDifficult · 19/02/2011 21:44

Oh I love those stripey carpets. My favourite is from here I can dream

rosieposey · 19/02/2011 21:48

I've got the duck egg one from LA and it's lovely. It also says dry clean only as do my DC's gingham ones from LA but they are cotton and I have washed them lots of times and they come up really well - no fading so I'd recommend them.

QueenVicTracey · 20/02/2011 23:22

I have a lovely large living room rug from LA, it has been in the washing machine a few times, (you are not supposed to!) due to coffee spills etc, it has curled up a bit on the edges, other than that it still looks lovely!

ASecretLemonadeDrinker · 20/02/2011 23:24

The stair runner? My mum had it - lasted well. Looks pretty like new after 6 years.

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niftyfifty · 21/02/2011 18:20

Thanks for the replies. I'm waiting for another couple of samples but I really don't think they're going to look as nice. We managed to borrow a biggish sample of the LA one and have got it over a few stairs at the moment - I love it but DH thinks it's too light. We don't wear our shoes in the house though so I can't see that it'll get too dirty.

ASecretLemonadeDrinker I'm encouraged that your mum's looks pretty like new after 6 years!

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