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Eyes Down: 4 Gorgeous Flooring Trends to Watch…
…and how to make them work in your home
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Choosing the right flooring for your home is one of those crucial decorating decisions that needs to be nailed first time. Before you buy, you should have a clear vision of the look you’re going for, the type of material you like, and how that particular design will work with the rest of your scheme. Then there’s the fundamental question of practicality and usability. With so many decisions to get spot on, check out this guide to the latest on-trend flooring designs and how to choose the right option for you.
Timber Look in the Bathroom
Beautiful wood floors exude warmth and luxury, however up until now they’ve never been considered a practical choice for spaces prone to getting wet, such as bathrooms. Well, that’s all changed thanks to recent innovations in flooring design. Now you can bring the beauty of natural timber look into your bathroom without worrying about it getting damaged and it’s all down to these tiles that combine the look of timber with the durability of porcelain.
Available in four different colourways, this strong porcelain floor tile is robust, water-resistant and will retain its striking resemblance to wood no matter how often it’s cleaned.
Beautiful wood floors exude warmth and luxury, however up until now they’ve never been considered a practical choice for spaces prone to getting wet, such as bathrooms. Well, that’s all changed thanks to recent innovations in flooring design. Now you can bring the beauty of natural timber look into your bathroom without worrying about it getting damaged and it’s all down to these tiles that combine the look of timber with the durability of porcelain.
Available in four different colourways, this strong porcelain floor tile is robust, water-resistant and will retain its striking resemblance to wood no matter how often it’s cleaned.
… and Everywhere Else in the Home
Beyond the bathroom, timber accents create a long-lasting, timeless look that never seems to date. Natural wood works within any setting, creating a neutral, yet elegant backdrop. Don’t worry if your budget won’t stretch to the real thing – this striking laminate delivers the warmth, character and richness of polished timber at a fraction of the cost.
Both durable and sustainable, this flooring is extremely resistant to wear, scratches and stains, making it a great choice for family homes and busy spaces, and best of all, looks great.
Save money by laying it yourself. Forget messy glues or nails, some laminate flooring features the impressively easy-to-install Forma-Lock locking system that can be walked on immediately, making it a great choice for impatient decorators!
Beyond the bathroom, timber accents create a long-lasting, timeless look that never seems to date. Natural wood works within any setting, creating a neutral, yet elegant backdrop. Don’t worry if your budget won’t stretch to the real thing – this striking laminate delivers the warmth, character and richness of polished timber at a fraction of the cost.
Both durable and sustainable, this flooring is extremely resistant to wear, scratches and stains, making it a great choice for family homes and busy spaces, and best of all, looks great.
Save money by laying it yourself. Forget messy glues or nails, some laminate flooring features the impressively easy-to-install Forma-Lock locking system that can be walked on immediately, making it a great choice for impatient decorators!
For a modern twist on traditional timber flooring, go for a darker shade and wider boards to heighten the sense of space.
New Board Layouts
A huge trend in flooring that you simply can’t ignore is the mesmerising patterns of fishbone, herringbone and chevron. These new board layouts may appear fresh and contemporary but, in fact, they are directly inspired by classic parquet flooring of the past that has adorned many historical properties for hundreds of years.
However, the new finishes of today bring a modern twist to this time-honoured look, making them a stunning choice for both traditional and contemporary spaces.
Ideal for long, narrow spaces. Lay this dramatic flooring in a narrow hallway or corridor and the eye will be drawn to the length of the space, visually expanding the area and making a statement.
A huge trend in flooring that you simply can’t ignore is the mesmerising patterns of fishbone, herringbone and chevron. These new board layouts may appear fresh and contemporary but, in fact, they are directly inspired by classic parquet flooring of the past that has adorned many historical properties for hundreds of years.
However, the new finishes of today bring a modern twist to this time-honoured look, making them a stunning choice for both traditional and contemporary spaces.
Ideal for long, narrow spaces. Lay this dramatic flooring in a narrow hallway or corridor and the eye will be drawn to the length of the space, visually expanding the area and making a statement.
Carpet Tiles
This versatile flooring surface is having a resurgence of popularity thanks to its incredible user-friendly attributes. Not only is it easy to install by DIY novices (making it a great, low-cost solution), it’s also ideal for many high-traffic, busy spaces, such as playrooms, home gyms, offices and bedrooms.
Designed with a durable PVC backing and polypropylene carpet blend, these carpet tiles are fitted together and glued into place, allowing you to get creative with patchwork patterning that mixes up the different directions of the weave, or simply sticking to a seamless look throughout.
This versatile flooring surface is having a resurgence of popularity thanks to its incredible user-friendly attributes. Not only is it easy to install by DIY novices (making it a great, low-cost solution), it’s also ideal for many high-traffic, busy spaces, such as playrooms, home gyms, offices and bedrooms.
Designed with a durable PVC backing and polypropylene carpet blend, these carpet tiles are fitted together and glued into place, allowing you to get creative with patchwork patterning that mixes up the different directions of the weave, or simply sticking to a seamless look throughout.
Urban, Cement Look
Go for an edgy vibe with an aggregate cement-look tile.
Another hard-wearing suggestion that’s ideal for heavily used spaces is the Urban Cement porcelain tile that has all the characteristics of aggregate cement. Available in five different colour tones replicated from shades of concrete, you can also tile walls with it and create a polished concrete look without the huge cost.
More: For more flooring and DIY advice, visit Bunnings.
Your turn: Which flooring trend has caught your eye and why?
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
Go for an edgy vibe with an aggregate cement-look tile.
Another hard-wearing suggestion that’s ideal for heavily used spaces is the Urban Cement porcelain tile that has all the characteristics of aggregate cement. Available in five different colour tones replicated from shades of concrete, you can also tile walls with it and create a polished concrete look without the huge cost.
More: For more flooring and DIY advice, visit Bunnings.
Your turn: Which flooring trend has caught your eye and why?
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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