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Wood flooring

To wood or not to wood… that is the question. With so much choice available, it can be hard to know what to choose, from both a design perspective and a practicality viewpoint. Wood and wood-style flooring are a great option for adding warmth and natural beauty to your home, as well as providing the perfect neutral backdrop to your scheme. But where to start? We asked three flooring experts to share their insider tips…

CHOICES, CHOICES

‘People want enhanced choice when it comes to flooring,’ says Natalie, ‘and for wood and wood-effect, that’s the ability to choose plank size or surface finish. This allows us to get

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