timber flooring

For natural good looks, timber flooring is hard to beat. “It has a warm, tactile appeal and being a natural material it creates a calm, grounded feel in a space,” says Maria Roussos, principal at Sydney design firm Schemes & Spaces. “It has other benefits too – it’s insulating, hypoallergenic, wears better than carpet and can make a room feel bigger than it actually is.”

Flooring is a major decision – and one that you’ll want to be happy with for years to come. “A big consideration is whether you want the floor to be the star of the room or play a supporting role,” says Heather Nette King, interiors stylist and Carpet Court ambassador. “The more detail and features a floor has –