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resists natural expansion and contraction caused by heat and moisture. This makes it suitable for most environments, including kitchens, bathrooms and over underfloor heating systems. This stability ensures an extremely long-lasting and dependable floor. It’s also a more eco-friendly choice.” For homeowners lucky enough to have original floorboards, Farrow & Ball suggests sanding them and treating them with a statement colour, like you would the walls of any room. The effect gives a talking point and anchors a room’s scheme. Based in Bavaria, Schotten & Hansen also champions colour on wood flooring and has been producing renewable wood surfaces since 1984. Individually produced by hand, the company’s floorboards and parquet come in an almost limitless range of grains, wood finishes and colours. “Over decades of research, we have found unique ways of transferring the colours of nature to wood,” shares product manager Maximilian Hansen. “Our pigments are sourced from plants or minerals, so they harmonise with the colouration of the wood, developing the finest nuances over time. We can adapt any colour to the individual requirements of customers.” Finally, don’t forget that laying a rug on a hard surface in the home will bring a softness and warmth to any scheme. Harnessing the beauty of nature, London- based rug company Knots Rugs launched a new collection called Country Garden. The botanical-themed rugs are a collaboration with Rediscovered By – a British studio founded by artist Charlotte Krone, who specialises in historical textile techniques. Five original artworks, created from flowers sourced in the walled gardens of Keythorpe Hall, have been reimagined by Knots Rugs and its fine-artist founder Bonnie Sutton. The gardens, which serve as Charlotte’s muse, are located near her Leicestershire studio. The collection boasts snapdragons, sweet peas and delphiniums, with each piece working as artwork for the floor.
Chaunceys Timber Flooring shares top trends • Bold colours: Dramatic hues are a key element in statement design schemes. Use exciting combinations to redefine spaces. • Natural wood: Natural wood remains a classic design element, emphasising real warmth and authenticity. It aligns with a commitment to sustainability, grounding spaces in a timeless and organic appeal. • Marble: Its classic elegance and versatility make it a go-to material for flooring, seamlessly integrating into diverse design styles for a sophisticated touch. What’s underneath?
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