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NEW LOOKS FOR HARD FLOORING

Flooring is an investment – whether that’s the amount of money spent, the time and upheaval of having it fitted or even the value it can add to your home life and property’s value, as our experts know only too well. With exciting developments in hard flooring, there’s so much choice, too, with design and practical benefits to weigh up. We asked three experts – an interior designer, a flooring buyer and a wood flooring specialist – to share their insider knowledge…

“A real wooden floor should show just that, with blemishes and all
ROGER HEMMINGS, HAVWOODS

WHAT’S THE MOST EXCITING HARD FLOOR YOU’VE SEEN LATELY?

‘Rigid luxury vinyl is set to advance the quality and durability of vinyl,’ says

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