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FLOORING

On The Floor

by Stienie Greyling

A
new year has arrived and so
have the interior trends set to
shape the months ahead. When
it comes to flooring, bold patterns, cosy Bright colours and bold patterns
carpets and new colours inspired by the
natural world will be big in 2023. of space even in a small room. Light
coloured tiles can make a small room look
The best flooring trends to look out for bigger as they reflects more light than
in 2023. darker colours. Large porcelain tiles are
Bright colours and bold patterns. extremely hard-weaving and stain proof.
More and more people are choosing
to inject colour into their homes, from Go for gold.
flooring to ceiling. There is an increase The allure of shimmering fabrics never
in homeowners opting for jewel colours, fades, with radiance now creeping into
such as gold, ruby, forest and midnight the world of interior design. For 2023,
blue, as these colours make a statement in homeowners will dazzle their homes with
any room. carpets that shimmer and shine.
Busy, bold patterns create an energy Earthy and natural tones are big for
in the home. While neutral flooring has 2023 and golden metallic colours are the
long been popular (and still is), 2023 will perfect match for neutral wall shades.
see more homeowners switch up safe Luxury carpets with a subtle shimmer are
designs for eye-catching styles. a great way to embrace this trend, while
adding a much needed dash of luxury and
Large format tiles. added warmth to create a finished look.
Large format tiles will be big news Natural colours are an option if gold is
thanks to their ability to make smaller not preferred. Dark and rust tones are
space look bigger. Large porcelain slab excellent to cosy up bedrooms.
tiles have become increasingly popular
with a wide range of colours and textures Checkerboard flooring. Go for gold
available. There is no doubt, checkerboard
Large format tiles mean there will be flooring is experiencing a big come
fewer great lines, which gives a feeling back.

Large format tiles

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