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FLOORING




               Modern Floors


                by Stienie Greyling


                looring trends change from year
                to  year, as  a consequence  of the
           Fimposition of new standards to
           be respected.  In addition to this, the
           development of the technologies used
           makes it possible to obtain a greater
           variety of choices. 2024 modern floors
           are perfect for spaces with a minimal
           chic style. The most popular are those
           made of resin and wood-effect porcelain
           stoneware tiles. The preferred format is
           the large one and this flooring is applied
           evenly throughout the house, so as to give
           the impression of very large spaces. As for
           the colours, neutral ones harmonise with
           styles of furniture: light grey, anthracite
           grey or sand.                      Floor colour trends 2024.         •   Classic grey: it is a colour that chosen
             Wood is the material for floors that   2024 will be the year of natural colours,   in its various shades combines
           never goes out of style. However, the   from grey to lighter shades.  Dark colours   perfectly  with the other  colours.
           brown tones fell off the podium, giving   will not be out of fashion, but still they   It will therefore be very simple to
           way to more delicate nuances. Therefore,   will not hold the podium of trends.     furnish the various rooms with the
           one of the trends of the moment is to   Industry, specialists recommend avoiding   floor of this nuance.
           use bleached wood. This is a process that   too intense shades such as red.  •   Walnut: if one wants warm and
           removes the brown cover through the use                                  welcoming rooms, choose the
           of a specific chemical.            The most popular shades in 2024.      natural colour of the wood.
             The result is a softened, bleached wood   •   White or white undertones: by
           perfect for lighting a room. This neutral   choosing this colour one will get a   Large porcelain tiles and hexagon.
           shade manages to fit harmoniously with   super bright and relaxing room.  With the increasing popularity of
           any furniture or furniture accessories.                              oversized porcelain stoneware used by








































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