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Checkerboard flooring Wool carpets
Encaustic floor tiles
Layering rugs
Woodgrain
Checkerboard floors are a great way to and texture all create a gentle aesthetic
add pattern and visual interest to a room that is the perfect ambience to relax and
and they look especially good in hallways, unwind.
bathrooms and kitchens. Traditional wooden styles are also
back with more flooring styles being
Encaustic floor tiles. chosen, such as parquet and herringbone
Colour and pattern play a vital role in influenced designs to add depth and
determining the feel of a room. We like character.
nothing more than a vibrant room tile, Throughout 2023 expect wooden
but the experts predict our attention this aesthetics to remain a popular choice
year will also shift to material choice. with homeowners opting for cooler more
Encaustic cement tiles are set to set to desaturated shades.
surge in the coming months, particularly
in spaces with more foot activity, and this Layering rugs.
is a wonderful way to bring life into a Whether it’s to make a home feel cosy
room. Designed with longevity in mind, or simply to create an eclectic look,
they are an investment that promises to layering rugs is an easy way to update
stand the test of time for years to come. any room. Using rugs to add colour
and pattern is a less permanent flooring
Wool carpets. trend that opens up more possibilities for
Soft, plush wool carpets are going those wishing to transform a living room
nowhere. As well as offering superb on a budget.
resilience to both wear and general dirt, Layering rugs can include mixing
wool provides natural insulation by different textures, different designs and
reducing draughts and trapping warmth. different sizes. Rugs can be layered on
Wool carpets provide a robust, durable any type of floor – even carpet. One can
option for those looking to install some add a pattern, or layer different colours
comfort without compromising quality. to bring depth to home design and help
to zone a specific space, especially in
Woodgrain. open-plan living areas where one may
Wooden flooring will remain a top want to break up the flooring with areas
choice for 2023. Natural colours, fibres of interest. dw
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