By Natalee Kerr
With the temperature dropping, there’s no better time to warm up your home with the season’s latest looks.
According to Carpet Court’s style ambassador Darren Palmer, one of the hottest interior trends for 2019 is botanics.
The botanical look is one that translates particularly well to Australian homes, says Darren.
“We’re passionate about indoor-outdoor living in Australia, and this trend is all about bringing nature inside. The result is a fresh, relaxed look that’s easy to love.”
“A pale timber floor with cool undertones such as Carpet Court’s Premium Oak in Arctic White creates a soft, easy-to-live-with foundation for this look, and contrasts beautifully with its rich, forest greens. Or, for a sumptuous feel underfoot, opt for carpet – Carpet Court’s Wayfarer two-tone textured loop pile carpet gives you the rustic look of woven sisal, but with the softness of wool.”
“The key to making this look work is not to overfill the space – you want it to feel light and airy,” Darren says.
“Choose one or two statement features, such as a forest-green velvet sofa. Then, add in shelves and accessories in woven rattan and blonde timber, white plantation shutters from Carpet Court and plenty of greenery.
“Finish off with touches of gold for a modern-luxe feel.”
The beauty of today’s flooring, says Darren, is the vast amount of choices.
“If you haven’t shopped for flooring in a while, you’ll be amazed at what’s available now. There really is something for every style, budget and home set-up.”
With so many options, the first step is to consider how you’ll use the space, Darren advises.
“Do you need something hardwearing, easy to clean, ultra-luxurious, or able to cope with the demands of children and pets? Once you’ve narrowed down your requirements, it’s time for the fun part – choosing a flooring style that will completely transform the look of your room and home.”
Darren Palmer’s flooring style tips
* Family friendly: if you have a children or pets, a level loop-pile carpet in a mid-tone neutral with some flecks of colour will be the most hardwearing and forgiving.
* Grab a sample: carpet and hard flooring colours will look different from the showroom once you get them home. To work out whether a colour or timber finish is right for your interior, take a large sample home (Carpet Court has samples measuring one square metre), and look at it at different times of day and under various light conditions.
* Consider your options: love the look of timber but want something low-maintenance and more affordable? Why not consider timber-look vinyl or laminate planks, which give you the appearance of real wood for less and can often be used in wet rooms such as bathrooms too.
Stop into Geelong Carpet Court to discuss your flooring needs and view the full Carpet Court range or visit carpetcourt.com.au for more trends and inspiration.
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