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6 Flooring Choices That Always Make a Room Look More Expensive (Even When They’re Actually Budget-Friendly)

Whether you choose luxe timber planks or budget-happy vinyl, these flooring ideas will always make your room look high-end, say the experts

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It's official, fitted carpet is back, and these are the best carpet brands you need to know about

Our guide to the very best British carpet brands that design and create beautiful wall-to-wall carpeting for your home

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Forget What Color You Paint the Walls, It's the Flooring That Does the 'Quiet' Work in Making Your Room Feel Bigger — Here's How

Want to make your space feel more expansive? Start from the ground up — here’s which flooring creates the illusion of extra square footage

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How do you get furniture dents out of carpet? These 5 small DIY fixes make a big visual difference

Pro cleaners swear by these simple hacks

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Ideal Home Awards 2025 bedroom winners – as chosen by our expert panel of judges

From bedroom storage to bed linen and everything in between, these are the winners of this year's Ideal Home Bedroom Awards

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Did you know these 6 things are making your home feel less cosy? Interior experts reveal what to do instead

Stop making these mistakes and embrace cosy living

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Dining room rug ideas – 6 design tricks to instantly transform your space

MakE it cosy and elevated at the same time

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How big should your dining room rug be? Experts share the secret to choosing the perfect size rug for your dining space

Never get the sizing of your dining room rug wrong again with the pros' golden rule

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7 things you need to consider before buying a hallway runner - this is how to choose the perfect one for your space

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Carpet vs rugs – which flooring should you choose?

Carpets and rugs both have their pros and cons, so here we asked the experts to lay them all out so you can pick which flooring option is best for your space

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Bridgerton is back and with it a desire for 'Regencycore' interiors

Dearest reader, there's an exciting interior trend in the ton this season, it's called 'Regencycore' and it's the epitome of lavish sophistication

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12 winter decor ideas – simple ways to get your home ready for hibernation season

It's time to cozy up your spaces with our winter decor ideas – from sheepskins to seasonal foliage, we've got you covered

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Carpet colour trends for 2023 – experts reveal what's hot this year

During the last five years, carpet has risen in popularity so we've asked our experts what the carpet colour trends for 2023

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Ulster Carpets bags Hampshire peer Alternative Flooring

Alternative Flooring specialises in ethically-sourced products

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12 kitchen rug ideas to add warmth, style, and cozy appeal to your scheme

Kitchens can be cozy too – and these rug ideas expertly balance style and durability

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I'm convinced that carpet is going to have a major comeback in 2025 – these are the key carpet trends designers agree you need to pay attention to

From cozy earthy neutrals to retro, nostalgic prints, bring a stylish new look to your floor with the biggest carpet trends

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