<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Flooring ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/tag/flooring Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ You’ve probably heard of the ‘5th wall’ paint trend, but what about the ‘6th wall’? – experts reveal why it's one of the biggest paint trends of 2026 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/6th-wall-paint-trend iW9UTgWVQUWKxNmYEATxgg Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Statement flooring is in, and experts believe it’s set to replace the ceiling as the fifth wall – ‘it’s a canvas for personality, pattern, and storytelling' ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/statement-flooring-becomes-the-new-fifth-wall nut2MHU224nJcbXvaprvxZ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I look at rugs day in, day out as a Room Decor Editor – these are the 9 best places to buy a rug I always go back to ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/where-to-buy-a-rug gGU4ffXBgTn238cSyGWGRQ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:45:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ What’s the best flooring for a dog-friendly home? Experts reveal the one material they would always pick ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/best-flooring-for-a-dog-friendly-home zd8MieTqpjZ3rVYA8iQHAo Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts warn these flooring choices will make it harder to sell your home — why it may pay off (quite literally) to replace them before you move ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/owning-renting/flooring-choices-that-will-make-it-harder-to-sell-your-home FFwKRZeeVcqCKcoDwyFjge Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ What flooring is best for a bedroom? The lowdown on the best flooring choices to suit your style, budget and comfort requirements ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedroom/bedroom-decor/what-flooring-is-best-for-a-bedroom nueHauVifAbDD2xZNvW86Y Sun, 16 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts say this flooring option can improve air quality – and chances are you already have it in your home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/all-rooms-decor/carpet-improve-air-quality-benefits P6GTNsMFU82AhcmNxJDYZK Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:50:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is painting your floors ever a good idea? It can be, but only as long as you follow these expert recommendations ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy/is-painting-the-floor-a-good-idea MvyVogr4ZSzSdhTuLFE2mR Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is replacing herringbone flooring in kitchens? This is the flooring trend to watch in 2025 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/what-is-replacing-herringbone-flooring-in-kitchens n6jhCA94LZHo2cz3nJttg7 Sat, 11 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Inexpensive bedroom flooring ideas to transform your sleep space from the ground up ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedroom/bedroom-decor/inexpensive-bedroom-flooring-ideas wXqnVbnviuNoBRN4DPxVYo Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:10:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should bathroom flooring match the rest of the house? This is what design experts want you to know ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bathroom/bathroom-decor/should-bathroom-flooring-match-the-rest-of-the-house PX4TPHFMohzWFWScZxXrqC Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ 10 vinyl flooring ideas for bedrooms that will persuade you to ditch the carpet for easy-to-care for vinyl ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedroom/bedroom-decor/vinyl-flooring-ideas-for-bedrooms HR6MZrZB99PtugRoMDn2PA Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 16:11:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ How much does bathroom flooring cost? Everything you need to know to help budget for your bathroom renovation ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bathroom/how-much-does-bathroom-flooring-cost ZH7sto4faK7xTDefRyTmGa Sun, 25 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ 10 small kitchen flooring ideas to make a cooking space feel bigger and brighter ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/small-kitchen-flooring-ideas CcGGsvy3Ym3UudavMBJhUU Sun, 18 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ How much does kitchen flooring cost? Everything you need to know to help budget for your next renovation ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/how-much-does-kitchen-flooring-cost 4UoAu7wP9W5pY5FqUwb28G Sat, 17 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ 9 Small bathroom flooring ideas that make a big impact in a little way ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bathroom/bathroom-decor/small-bathroom-flooring-ideas-that-are-big-on-style TAYyCF3Hk5coHzQoHJCQA6 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:00:20 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ 8 bathroom flooring rules interior designers always follow - and you should too ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bathroom/bathroom-decor/bathroom-flooring-rules-interior-designers-follow ffMxzHCG4EmgixSzFPTz9K Sat, 10 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to plan the perfect wood flooring - what you need to know about wood versus wood-style ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/all-rooms-decor/how-to-plan-wood-flooring mXwrqNcoM8hRV9FPsGmZ9D Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:00:21 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stacey Dooley’s tiled hallway is full of ‘Victorian charm’ say experts – and it's a growing household trend ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/hallway/hallway-decor/stacey-dooley-flooring 8Um428tjwGFp8Jnm2eEecb Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:00:52 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Chicken Shop Date’s Amelia Dimoldenberg just made us fall for kitsch flooring with her foody rug ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/all-rooms-decor/chicken-shop-date-amelia-dimoldenberg-kitsch-flooring coqzx5G5VreG4Z8LUbFtJX Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:00:33 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Maisie Smith and Max George create a seamless flow in their new open-plan home with a brilliant flooring choice ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/maisie-smith-max-george-open-plan-home-flooring T5X72nHXW7kcHC9fxbons8 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 12:00:40 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Beautiful and practical flooring - no it’s not too good to be true ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/all-rooms-decor/quick-step-alpha-vinyl-flooring a8CL9j9QhJmm4CumUZ2mYA Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:30:21 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:29 +0000 true <![CDATA[ This controversial 'dated' interior trend is coming back in style – and we hate that we love it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/all-rooms-decor/leopard-print-flooring-trend-return ZQ7iGUDeGwV89fkYGmM9hm Sun, 06 Aug 2023 06:00:09 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ 13 bedroom flooring ideas to create a peaceful haven from the ground up ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bedroom/bedroom-decor/bedroom-flooring-ideas sArJtWRvBJLbvScKdLUd3E Fri, 19 May 2023 15:00:10 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts warn against these 6 bathroom flooring mistakes - what to do instead ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bathroom/bathroom-decor/bathroom-flooring-mistakes q6QsXrr73gsiDaWcLsDAgV Wed, 01 Feb 2023 07:00:35 +0000 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:51:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hallway flooring ideas - 24 pretty and practical flooring solutions ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/hallway/hallway-ideas/hallway-flooring-ideas-211282 oFydbLmRrT26S5nr3SXYVE Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:22:23 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Living room flooring ideas to help you choose the perfect finish for this surface ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/living-room/living-room-ideas/living-room-flooring-ideas-252745 9yFQuUuZAP2DKVGkbFzrcP Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ 9 Modern kitchen flooring ideas to create an on-trend cooking space ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/modern-kitchen-flooring-ideas-305545 dqLh7ntjpvBZ6Jo9FaZzgH Wed, 23 Mar 2022 05:02:32 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ 15 kitchen flooring ideas for style on every surface ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-ideas/kitchen-flooring-ideas-91279 SrT6kqVaAHMeh33Pb7CEF6 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:30:18 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stone flooring ideas – inspiring styles, how to choose and how to clean ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy-and-decorating/stone-flooring-281485 3qQ89RNznABT5q9DhaKLaV Wed, 14 Jul 2021 06:43:53 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Utility room flooring ideas – including vinyl, water-resistant laminate and more ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/utility-room/utility-room-ideas/utility-room-flooring-ideas-273645 BNzymiA2Rbiw233BdjyPTj Wed, 21 Apr 2021 05:59:24 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best stair carpets – the most fabulous stair runners and flooring for staircases and landings ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/hallway/10-of-the-best-stair-carpets-81847 SehUgw743jHw32Sa8Q96xN Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:19:30 +0000 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:08:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ 14 bathroom flooring ideas that perfectly combine style and practicality in 2025 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bathroom/bathroom-ideas/bathroom-flooring-ideas-91612 SYLwNHDd3ucSiE8unupT7Z Fri, 08 Feb 2019 09:51:34 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Vinyl flooring – everything you need to know about buying, fitting and cleaning ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy-and-decorating/vinyl-flooring-buying-fitting-cleaning-213588 CpreTNjn5iErAGKE3PyGVX Fri, 19 Oct 2018 11:07:42 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Everything you need to know about choosing bathroom flooring - a guide to the best materials ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bathroom/bathroom-advice/bathroom-flooring-how-to-choose-bathroom-flooring-85796 m7wPwGJh6qoke4CyLwt8pP Wed, 29 Mar 2017 06:08:58 +0000 Fri, 09 May 2025 12:17:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Granite worktops: how to buy and care for your granite surface ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-advice/the-essential-guide-to-granite-worktops-74314 XhkCtiadHGeTxSLWGgf58n Tue, 22 Nov 2016 11:45:37 +0000 Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:10:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Blackboard paint craft ideas ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy-and-decorating/blackboard-paint-3-craft-ideas-61546 zoqiWx5D6zpERswzWsq3wa Tue, 15 Nov 2016 12:02:46 +0000 Wed, 25 May 2022 09:01:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Laminate Flooring - Our Pick of the Best ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/laminate-flooring-our-pick-of-the-best-81519 G5idkd36LnSziYqcxtYJHF Tue, 27 Oct 2015 13:40:15 +0000 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:34:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Budget Carpets - Our Pick of the Best ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/budget-carpets-our-pick-of-the-best-81447 HxuzMrzZuypd9QE8vXXe8m Tue, 27 Oct 2015 13:14:50 +0000 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:34:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Floor Tiles – Our Pick of the Best ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/floor-tiles-our-pick-of-the-best-81070 yMVMqGRfx4DxV6y2gQW4sW Wed, 21 Oct 2015 11:20:47 +0000 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:34:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wood Flooring – Our Pick of the Best ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/news/wood-flooring-our-pick-of-the-best-80987 7UvboLyD6jGQFtwAUBt7VJ Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:22:54 +0000 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:34:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Bamboo flooring - how to buy ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy-and-decorating/wood-flooring-choose-the-right-style-to-suit-you_4-61613 NyR5xGHqXvf6Vh96PkvtMb Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:03:02 +0000 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:34:51 +0000