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Hard flooring

There are myriad beautiful hard flooring designs out there, but discovering how to choose and purchase the right one for your space will help simplify your design process. After all, flooring is a major decision in terms of style and budget and will impact the overall look and feel of your home.

In addition to appearance, the flooring surface needs to be durable and easy to maintain and clean. Take a look through our handy guide to help choose the right flooring for your home.

1 LEARN YOUR FLOORING MATERIALS

Flooring comes in all manner of materials, but for high-traffic areas such as a kitchen or hallway, choosing a hard-wearing material is key. ‘The type of flooring you choose for your home will depend on how you use each individual room,’ explains James Scully, founder of Recork (). ‘A kitchen, for example,

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