LUXURIOUS Axminster carpet designed and manufactured by Brintons in Kidderminster has helped bring a top ballroom back to life.

Brintons has played a leading role in refurbishment of the art deco interior at the Beach Ballroom in Aberdeen and its carpet was central to the bid to restore the venue to its original 1929 grandeur.

The 1,300 square metres of bespoke Axminster carpet was commissioned for installation at the Beach Ballroom.

Ballroom manager, John Johnstone, said: "The carpet we have installed at the ballroom is stunning and has an astonishing wow factor. Everyone that has come through the door has commented on the carpet because of its vibrant colours and fantastic art deco pattern.

"The carpet has proved to be exactly what we were looking for when we set out to restore the venue to its original state and it definitely plays a leading role in bringing all the elements of the interior together.

“It sounds strange but I would definitely recommend having a look at the carpet because it really is unique and makes a stunning impact."

Aberdeen City Council called on the services of 227-year-old Brintons carpets and its skilled workforce when it was searching for a new carpet that could be recreated in an art deco style.

Brintons’ background in art deco design is strong, as the company designed and manufactured Art Deco carpet for the original Queen Mary ocean liner, launched in 1934.

To develop a design that would be in keeping with the Beach Ballroom's original 1929 interior, Brintons searched its extensive carpet design archive for inspiration. The archive is believed to be the biggest in the world and dates back to 1790.

John Bain, Brintons' global design director, said: "Although we work on commercial projects all over the world, it's always nice to step back in time and breathe new and original life back into an interior.

“The results at the Beach Ballroom are fantastic and something we are very proud of."