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Buyer’s guide


HARD FLOORING


Choosing a stylish base surface is a walkover with the
latest and greatest hard flooring, writesGeorgia Madden.

R


obust and supremely stylish, hard
flooring is a great choice for your
home. “It’s versatile and practical,
and properly maintained it can last a
lifetime,” says Anna Tudball, an interior
designer at Melbourne’s Atticus & Milo.
“Opt for warm colours and natural finishes
to create sophisticated, inviting spaces.”
Whether you’re a fan of patterned floor
tiles, crazy for concrete or totally on board

with timber, you’ll find an array of options
to choose from. Advances in flooring
technology mean you can have just about
any look, wherever you want it, whether
it’s timber in the family bathroom or one
style of tile running from inside to out.
In terms of trends, bigger is definitely
better right now. “It’s all about size in 2017,”
says Marita Blaschka, design director
at Tile Mega Mart. “We’re seeing tilesas

Imperio engineered
hardwood flooring in
Nougat Oak Oiled, $143/m^2
(supply only), Quick-Step;
http://www.quick-step.com.au.
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