5 Best Flooring Options

We spend hours pouring over wallpaper swatches and paint samples but we often dont give the same attention to our floors despite the fact they they are a large and eye-catching area of our home interiors.

From functional and low maintenance vinyl flooring to good old traditional carpets we have selected the 5 best flooring options that will add colour, style and cosiness to your interior spaces.

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Tiling

Tiles and slates have been used as a stylish and practical floor surface for many centuries. Their strong and visually appealing design was once a cheap and easy way of re-using broken pottery items. In modern days there are a vast range of tiling options available to buy, from mosaic styles and bright and contemporary designs, to glamorous and metallic finishes they make the perfect flooring material in a bathroom, kitchen or hallway area.. They also provide an easy wipeable surface area for muddy little feet or workmen's boots and can be polished or varnished for an addition lustrous finish.

Vinyl

Vinyl flooring has always been a popular flooring choice in kitchen and bathroom areas due to its waterproof exterior and durable nature. This unique flooring can provide the textural and visual appearance of authentic tiled flooring with a far less expensive price tag. Contemporary vinyl flooring has been created to suit a wide range of interior styles and decors. From bold geometric prints to floral and sparkly designs they have become a popular choice of flooring in both traditional and modern home interiors.

Concrete

Concrete floors have shot up in popularity over the last few years due to their stylish minimal appearance and their ability to be stained, painted and polished to match any room decor. The porous and toughened qualities of concrete make it a particularly hard wearing flooring choice that will absorb and retain any coating, giving it a long lasting sumptuous finish. Concrete is by no means a cheap choice of flooring however its durability ensures that it will provide a longevity that you will not get from other flooring options.

Wood

Wooden flooring is a traditional flooring option that provides a textural as well as visually appealing ambiance and provides a warm and cosy feel to your interior. From rich, dark hardwoods to light oak and beech panels, wood flooring can compliment a wide range of interior colour palettes. You can tailor this flooring to suit your requirements with a choice or varnished, waxed or lacquered surfaces that provide style and sophistication within your home. For a cheaper alternative to solid wood floors, laminate flooring can provide the same warmth and colour choice as real wood and comes in handy click lock designs making them easy to lay and replace.

Carpet

Last but not least is the trusty carpet! With many styles and colours emerging throughout the years; it seems like rich and opulent carpets will never go out of fashion. We've banished the shag piles and opted for more elegant and luxurious designs to create the ultimate warm and cosy floor space that you can squish between your toes. Traditional styles have survived the rest of time and create an authentic old world feel in vintage or county cottage home interiors. Bold and modern print designs provide a fabulous splash of colour in a minimal or neutral interior and make a great alternative to an eye-catching feature wall.