Flooring
 For many of us, it's the rug that maketh the room... a beautiful rug adds colour, texture and softness underfoot. We've compiled a variety of designs across the price ranges that will put a spring in our step as we tread through 2024 |
 Having eco-friendly home interiors is something decomag readers strive for. One of the best places to start is your floors and we have plenty of ideas that are sustainable and give your home the wow factor |
 *Lupe has now gone out of business. So you might try to get hold of a second-hand Lupe. We reviewed the Lupe vacuum cleaner in 2022, bought one, still have one, use it daily and like it. It's got unusual looks and doesn't take up much space. |
 When the sun comes out, so must the outdoor rug...which will make your deck/patio/lawn look so much more inviting. Choose rugs made from recycled polyester or other plastic - they're great for impromptu picnics and summer gatherings, as well as for sunbathing on. And even the odd summer downpour won't hurt them... |
 For larger rooms, the wider the planks, the more striking the floor can look. And wood from sustainable forests, or reclaimed wood, are good choices for the eco-minded, nature-loving home-owner |
 New carpet is a delight. But it can be an environmental horror when its time comes to die. So are there eco-friendly carpets on the market? And what can you do with a dead one? Kay Hill investigates |
 Great to see more companies offering stylish homewares made from recycled materials. Runners and rugs are a quick and easy way to smarten up a hallway, landing or living room and Flooring Superstore has some modern, inexpensive pieces made from recycled T-shirts |
 Sphere8 offers perfectly smooth and seamless resin floors with a difference - their product is plant rather than petrochemical-based |
 A new rug can transform a room and Claire Gaudion's designs are perfect if you're after subtle earth colours in contemporary designs |
