WHAT LIES BENEATH
our floors are the stage upon which our daily lives are played out. As such, they don’t only need to complement the interior design of our homes, they need to be durable, comfortable underfoot, easy to maintain and, especially if in high-traffic areas, resistant to stains and scratches. The choice is surprisingly diverse, from tiles and laminate that look like timber to natural hardwood or engineered timber flooring. For those who like to keep things cool, there is polished concrete; for those who like things cosy, there is carpet. We talk to those in the know and discover the myriad flooring solutions at your disposal.
TALKING TILES
Ideal for wet rooms, living areas, hallways and more, tiles offer an ever-expanding array of style-savvy flooring solutions. “In 2019 you’re going to be seeing everything on a much larger scale. Slab and large-format tiles are getting bigger and bigger due to advances in technology, with sizes in slab tiles now going all the way up to 1000mm x 3000mm. They are breathtaking to
