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warmth and an organic feeling to interior
environments, allowing occupants to relax
and enjoy the home décor atmosphere.
The trend toward natural colours and
sustainability in hardwood flooring is
stronger than ever.
Wide plank hardwood floors are
experiencing a resurgence in popularity.
These floors feature wider individual
planks, compared to traditional narrow
planks and this difference in width has a
serious impact on the overall appearance
of the flooring. Wide plank hardwood
floors are adaptable and suitable for
commercial and residential settings.
Sustainability is a key consideration
in hardwood flooring trends.
Homeowners increasingly opt for eco-
friendly wood flooring materials to
reduce their environmental footprint.
Bamboo grows significantly faster than
traditional hardwood trees, making it an
environmentally conscious choice. dw

Rug trends. greens, warm terracotta and calming
Though rugs are often placed on the blues can help to create a harmonious and
back burner when it comes to overall space relaxing environment in a home.
design, they are actually crucial for tying
a room together. Rugs have long been an Hardwood floors.
integral component of interior design, While there are many types of flooring
providing warmth, texture and style to any to choose from, few materials have the
space. 2024 marks an exciting shift in rug lasting durability and popularity of
design as new colours and patterns take hardwood flooring. While products like
hold in this ever-evolving industry. laminate flooring and luxury vinyl tile
Ranging from bold colour to intricate can help achieve a wood look, real wood
patterns and captivating texture – 2024 flooring has an enduring appeal and
promises to bring bold and vibrant colours versatility that allows it to work well in
that promise to transform any space. nearly any setting, from commercial or
Natural and earthy tones are expected to residential. These natural materials also
be the go-to colour palette for rugs. Soft have an additional charm that brings

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