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PATTERN AND PLAIN
Amtico Signature
Collection luxury vinyl tiles
in Diffusion Lux, Diffusion
Chambray, Stucco Flax in
Passo in small laying
pattern with Diffusion Lux
Random Stone, from
£70sq m, Amtico
enthusiasts are getting more that offers a wealth of styles and
confident in their choices – designs. It’s also one of the more
homeowners are looking for affordable flooring options – so
Insta-worthy interiors, and we are you can get the look for less –
seeing more geometrics and while being durable, hardwearing
pattern.’ Josie adds, ‘There’s been and practical.’ Josie suggests,
an upturn in traditional-style wood ‘How about polished concrete? It’s
floors, such as basketweave and low-maintenance and can be used
slim herringbone-laid planks. inside and out, helping create that
Think of the flooring in old pubs.’ seamless look throughout your
WOOD PATTERN AND
home. I also love resin, or even a RECLAIMED TEXTURE
WHAT’S MOST POPULAR timber floor with resin inlay border.’ Woven sand wood effect
THESE DAYS? porcelain tiles, £39.95sq m,
‘Traditional styles in muted colours I’M COMMITTED TO WOOD, Walls & Floors
always sell well,’ says David, BUT WHAT’S THE NEW
‘although we are seeing interest WAY TO DO IT?
in modern designs and bolder ‘Try straight planks laid throughout I’d hesitate to tile floors
schemes.’ Smoked products are a house,’ says Josie, ‘introducing “
still very popular, according to patterns such as herringbone or throughout unless you have
Roger, ‘due to the variety, basketweave for key reception
deepness and tone, along with rooms. Or try mixing timber the budget to fit underfloor
patterned flooring – think plank, and tiles in your hallway, with a
chevron and herringbone designs.’ timber border and tiled centre.’ heating. You’ll save in the
Consider engineered, says David:
ANY UNSUNG HEROES ‘It’s a quality alternative to solid short term, but your heating
I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT? wood as each plank is finished bills might be higher
‘Vinyl is my unsung hero,’ says with a layer of natural wood, plus ”
David. ‘It’s a high-quality product it’s hard-wearing and durable.’ JOSIE LYWOOD, Q DESIGN HOUSE
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