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rom soft carpet to bold, painted floorboards, no matter what style of flooring you choose, it must be practical. Heavy footfall, wear and tear, plus the fact that flooring is integral to a room’s design (so you won’t want to change it frequently) mean you need to plan for floor coverings to be future-proof. An expert in natural floors, Crucial Trading offers several stylish collections made from hard-wearing natural materials such as sisal, jute, coir, seagrass and wool. Its Sisal Ogee collection is decorative in form, yet ‘is crafted with durable natural fibres’, according to the company, making it suited to high-traffic areas like hallways and stairs. “Sisal is created from a type of agave plant native to South America, where it stands up to harsh conditions, just as this carpet stands up to wear inside the home,” says Crucial Trading. Meanwhile, the brand’s luxury wool carpets work well in bedrooms to provide a cocooning, high-end feel. The Wool Alpine, for instance, comes in a birch white hue and is inspired by the serene beauty of birch trees. “The Alpine range has a woven texture and colour palette featuring hues of silver and pale beige, mirroring the majestic white bark,” says the brand. “Made from 100% pure New Zealand wool in a classic herringbone pattern, this carpet provides timeless durability and insulation, keeping homes warm and comfortable.” For something hard-wearing that also brings the wow factor, Fired Earth suggests using natural marble tiles. Blends is the company’s new mix-and-match collection, highlighting the versatility of marble across three distinctive shapes, which can be tessellated to create a myriad of unique designs. From timeless chequerboard
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patterns to captivating circular layouts, each tile in this collection is designed to make a statement. The brand’s Aegean Pink Marble collection, on the other hand, brings warmth and a romantic feel with its subtle rosy hue. Alternatively, the on-trend Seaspray Green Marble features an array of green tones – from deep emerald to subtle mint – plus a mix of mosaics and larger- format tiles ideal for creating eye-catching spaces in bathrooms and kitchens. James Sirett, director of product and sourcing at Fired Earth, suggests patterned tiles for instant impact. “Incorporating tiles to bring pattern into a room elevates the space and creates a focal point,” he says. “Patterned floor tiles deliver a versatile and durable way to bring colour, texture and
WALK THIS WAY Crucial Trading’s (top right) natural floors blend durability with elegance
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