For the bedroom, choose a deep pile carpet for luxury and warmth underfoot. Darker colours will generally have a longer lifespan than lighter shades.
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Pennine Twist carpet, £15
per sq m, Cormar Carpets
When it comes to choosing a carpet, The Carpet Foundation recommends that you get your room professionally measured and take a sample home from the retailer to look at it in your own natural light. Buying new underlay will prolong the life of your carpet by up to 40%.
Always have the carpet fitted professionally and buy the best you can afford.
One of the latest trends in flooring is rubber, which is water-resistant, slip-proof and comes in a huge range of colours. It’s available in tile or sheet form and would be ideal for kitchens or kids’ rooms.
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Kale honed filled pattern limestone,
£33 per sq m, Kirkstone
Stone tiling is hardwearing and perfect for the kitchen. Natural stones include limestone, slate and marble while manmade materials include ceramic and porcelain. Opt for large tiles laid diagonally to make a small room seem larger.
Hardwood flooring is great for hallways, living rooms and dining areas. Reclaimed woods are traditionally top of the budget but laminate planks can create a similar look for less.
Vinyl flooring is ideal for wet areas like the bathroom or kitchen. It can imitate the look of stone or wood but is warmer underfoot and easier to care for. It’s also water-resistant and less expensive than the real thing.
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Rustic Chestnut hardwood,
£27.25 per sq m, Broadleaf Timber
Stockists
Broadleaf Timber 01269 851910 www.broadleaftimber.com
Cormar Carpets 01204 881234 www.cormarcarpets.co.uk
Kirkstone 01539 433296 www.kirkstone.com