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FLOORING

When is comes to interiors, flooring is the

foundation - quite literally!

by Stienie Greyling

looring trends 2025 promise to increasingly using to enhance their high-
bring innovation, comfort and end projects, adding depth, interest and
Funmatched style to every corner of dimension to luxurious spaces.
a space. Parquet flooring is making another
Minimalism takes a tactile turn in strong comeback; this time with a
flooring design ideas this year. Smooth, contemporary twist. No longer confined
flat surfaces are giving way to those that to traditional herringbone patterns, 2025’s
engage the senses with tactility and a parquet floors feature bold, oversized
subtle play of light and shadow. Think of designs and unexpected layouts Whether
brushed stone, subtly textured wood, or in deep walnut or light oak, parquet
gently ridged tiles. These finishes alone brings texture and visual interest, making
can greatly increase visual interest in it a favourite in trendy interiors.
minimalist spaces, providing a refined Eco-conscious living extends to
experience that is anything but stark. flooring, with many now seeking
Flooring trends in 2025, bring carpets sustainable options. Cork, bamboo and
with bold patterns, rich colours and engineered wood are leading the way,
luxurious textures. Think deep, jewel offering beautiful finishes with a guilt- clients renovating historic homes. They
toned carpets with intricate geometric free twist; sustainable engineered wood offer a unique look and add a touch
designs or plush, high-pile options that flooring is the perfect balance of durability of nostalgia to any space. Terrazzo, a
invite one to sink your toes in. and environmental responsibility. These composite material with the look of stone,
Cut and loop pile carpets are on the floors not only provide excellent resistance is particularly popular for open-concept
rise. Known for their unique blend of to natural expansion and contraction homes located in warmer climates - it is
alternating pile heights and intricate caused by heat and moisture, they are also also being used more often in kitchens
patterns, these carpets are redefining compatible with underfloor heating. and bathrooms.
the boundaries of modern interior Vintage flooring materials like terrazzo Linoleum, on the other hand, is a
design - something interior designers are and linoleum are big, and not just among comparatively inexpensive, durable and

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