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How To Create Zones In An Open-Plan Space
An open-plan living area means to often eat, relax, cook and entertain - all in one and the same physical space. Even old houses, which have the separate dining room, are frequently knocked through for a more flowing space. In this article, The Flooring Group will show you how to design each zone differently. One option is to have the walls painted in contrasting ways, with perhaps industrial-style exposed brick in one zone next to tiles and painted cabinets in the kitchen area. There will be plenty of visual space and the overall look is...
read moreTop Kitchen Floorings – Pros And Cons
Choosing the kitchen floor is a pretty tough job. The trick is always to identify the key considerations. The Flooring Group has made a short comparison of the most popular kitchen flooring materials to help everyone decide which would work best. Stone Covering everything from limestone or travertine to granite and slate, the classic stone is an unsurprisingly popular flooring trend. The beauty of the stone lies in its natural, unique variations. Pros High wow factor! The stone is beautiful, timeless and classy. It is...
read moreIndoor Slides Are Not Just For Kids
The Flooring Group has always praised homeowners with a personal attitude towards the interior design. We have recently come across an unusual home with a thought for every occupant. For instance turning the home in a playground. To bring slides indoors is not yet common enough to be called a trend, but we’re starting to see it here and there. The options can vary from taking centre stage to providing the fun and secret way to get from the laundry room to the basement. All in all, these playground pieces are anything but children’s...
read moreSet The Bedroom Style With Flooring – Part 2
Styling the bedroom with the rest of the home tends to be a job not worth of any attention. Nonetheless, having in mind it is a room for rest, it certainly deserves more than just a little thought into its final look. After Set The Bedroom Style With Flooring - Part 1, in this second part The Flooring Group will show you more versatile and unique ways to style the bedroom up with sophistication and general interior synchronisation. Weathered ware Sanded and/or painted floorboards can be used to set the scene for a French-style space....
read moreSet The Bedroom Style With Flooring – Part 1
Choosing the bedroom flooring is always a big decision - whether a warm wood, soft silk or natural texture –everything should be synchronised. Once the tone is set, the rest of the décor will take its cue from it. Here The Flooring Group will list some beautiful ways to kick-start a new style in the most restful of rooms. Silky touch Totally luxe can be the keynote mood of this small space. Place a snow-soft silken carpet, which texture and colour will be picked up in the rest of the décor. A silk or viscose carpet always feels and...
read moreA Few Reasons To Love Vinyl Flooring
The Vinyl flooring hype is quite high at the moment. Recently, it has transformed from being practical and a bit dull at times, to a high-quality, stylish and versatile, easy-care and affordable flooring material. It is available in a vast range of patterns and colours. Also, luxury vinyl can even mimic all kinds of surfaces - from wood and stone to mosaics and metallics. And since the images are digitally printed, the final effect is surprisingly realistic. Let The Flooring Group guide you through the vinyl magic. All for one-piece The...
read moreHow To Stop Dirt and Mud
No housewife will be happy when dust, mud, leaves and damp are accompanying the in-comers through the front door, as the hallway can turn into a mess. The dirt is not necessarily stopping there either but can be getting tracked through the entire house. This is why The Flooring Group has made a short list of how to avoid incidents and save up on cleaning costs. Maximise the use of a mat Never dodge the doormat in the entrance. The best will be to fit it from wall to built-in cupboard, providing enormous space to wipe feet, remove the shoes...
read moreMust Things To Know About Underfloor Heating
The huge advantages of underfloor heating have been discussed numerous times. The Flooring Group has even created a separate article drawing the comparison between it and the rest of the heating options. Yet, there are a lot of issues to address when choosing the heating method. What systems are available in UK? There are two main types of underfloor heating: electric (also called ‘dry’), and a system run on water ( described as ‘wet’). Why opt for dry underfloor heating? This heating system is powered by electricity and...
read moreMake The Carpet Print Your Friend
The reasons to choose carpet are plenty, but most customers opt for it when it seems like the only practical option. Nonetheless, it still remains the warm option, the fits-the-room option and the sound-proofing option. But can it bring more to the room, than just that? Beautiful colours, patterns and texture can dramatically boost the decorative aspect of a room. The Flooring Group will show a few major points to focus on. Bring a colourful bouquet in A nice floral carpet can look contemporary and bold in all the right ways. The walls...
read moreRetail Design Expo 2018
Retail Design Expo is the annual specialist retail brand and designing event from Reed Exhibitions. It brings together the finest exponents of retail design, branding, visual merchandising, and in-store experience. It provides customers with showcasing solutions from architects, designers, shopfitters and specialist contractors. The exhibition focuses on innovation and inspiration in every way and form. Retail Design Expo encompasses also additional features, among which are the outstanding Conference and Workshop Programme, the Innovation...
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