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Stone or Vinyl Flooring in the Kitchen?
Stone. Vinyl. Stone. Vinyl. Stone… The dilemma is very much real. In the good ol’ days the choice was simple: fit tiles or simply stand in the dirt. However, as vinyl has become ever more popular, it’s now extremely difficult to pick between the two; the latter now almost indistinguishable from the real deal. Fortunately…
Flooring and Allergies: Tips for an easy life
If you’re unfortunate enough to have an allergy you’ll be all too familiar to the pain that comes with it. From stray cat hairs irritating your skin to the endless sneezing brought on by a dusty carpet, why is it that we suffer so much? And more importantly, what exactly can we do about it?…
Creative uses for a new rug
A rug. It’s simple. It goes on the floor, it keeps your feet warm, there’s not much else it can do, right? Actually, as it turns out, the humble rug is one of the most versatile objects in your home. No longer just a square (or rectangle) of fabric, it has a virtually endless range…
How to mix and match different floor styles within your home
It often seems like a good idea to use a single flooring style for each level of a home. This can be true in many cases, allowing for a simple and clean aesthetic, well suited to smaller apartment buildings in particular. However, there are many reasons to use multiple flooring styles. Wood flooring may be…
Keeping laminate floors clean and up to scratch
On top of its ability to imitate a range of visual styles and bring colour and texture to your floors, laminate flooring is known for being highly durable and low maintenance. With a base layer designed to resist moisture, a core layer composed of hard wearing HDF, laminate flooring can hold up against the everyday…
Making your staircase a design feature
The humble staircase isn’t so humble anymore. If you have an upstairs, it’s likely that the stairs are a truly dominant design feature of your hallway. Despite the domineering nature of the staircase, a lot of people seem to forget the stairs when it comes to interior design. We’ve all been to houses – maybe…
How to choose flooring for a family household
Choosing flooring is not always as straightforward as you may think. This is especially true when it comes to a multi-purpose family household; when children are involved, there is always more to consider. Suddenly, safety becomes a priority, and practicality becomes second to aesthetics. However, you needn’t sacrifice your dream interiors look for the sake…
How to achieve a rustic flooring look
Contemporary interior design often seems to push for sleek, ultra-modern monochrome in every room. While there is certainly an air of opulence connected with these space-station-esque designs, many homes are much better suited to a more old-fashioned rustic look. Heavy use of classic materials such as wood and stone, combined with fewer decorative features, can…
How to choose the right rug for each room
Rugs can have a transformative effect on any room in your home and not just your living space. Placing that perfect rug of just the right style can bring warmth, add texture, or introduce colour. It can either be used to tie your space together and cultivate a sense of consistency throughout, or to steal…