Before lockdown, the average office commute took an hour out of a UK worker's typical day. Now, with millions of us working from home, that journey to the study or dining room table takes just a matter of seconds. But how has it affected home décor trends? Here Xylo Flooring, suppliers of quality wooden, vinyl and laminate flooring to retailers and developers across the UK, identify five key shifts in…

One of the fastest-growing trends of the past 12 months has been cottagecore. What originally started out as an internet post in 2018 has now grown into a worldwide movement, which is now being reflected in home-style choices in the UK and all across the world. Here Xylo Flooring, who provide high-quality laminate and vinyl flooring to developers and the retail trade, look at how it all started, its key…

2020 brought a whole new focus on how our homes are designed and decorated, all because so many of us were spending more time at home. But what about the next 12 months? Here Xylo Flooring, who supply high-quality vinyl, laminate and engineered wooden flooring to developers, builders and the retail sector, gaze into the crystal ball to predict the trends that are likely to prove popular in 2021. De-Luxe…

Interior designers may find it more challenging than usual this year to buy what they need to decorate homes over the festive season. However, there are plenty of homemade, cost-effective alternatives which you can source yourself. Here Xylo Flooring, providers of luxury wooden flooring to the retail sector and building trade, outline five areas where resourceful home-makers can create some early festive cheer. Go Back to Nature A lot of…

Modern dining rooms are far more than just places for eating. They can also serve as a place to socialise and entertain family or friends, as a home office, or even as a kids’ playroom. However, because food and drink will invariably get spilt, carpets are not a sensible option unless your clients are prepared to spend a lot of time and money cleaning them - or in a worst-case…

Now that the nights are drawing in and the temperatures are falling, having underfloor heating is an increasingly attractive proposition. Homeowners don't want to feel a cold floor beneath their feet – which is why many are opting for underfloor heating. Figures suggest that underfloor heating (UFH) now accounts for more than 6% of the UK heating market and the percentage is forecast to rise even further. So-called 'wet' UFH…

Summer provides the ideal opportunity to refresh your home décor – although if it’s a long, hot season then this can present some stiff challenges to the interior designer. Xylo Flooring, who provide top-quality laminate floors for developers and the retail trade, like to keep a close eye on the latest trends in interior design. Here are five top tips for cool interior design – even during the hottest of…

Even before the coronavirus and its associated lockdown, increasing numbers of people have been opting to work from home. Employees found it was much easier to achieve a better work/life balance if they didn’t have to put up with the daily commute to work – although it does mean that homes sometimes have to be reconfigured to accommodate a new workplace. Here Xylo Flooring, suppliers of quality laminate flooring to…

In recent years, governments, businesses and consumers are putting more and more emphasis on environmentally friendly products as concern grows about the effects of global warming and climate change. Here Xylo Flooring explain how opting for wooden flooring can help to preserve the planet. Its Renewability Wood is one of the most renewable and eco-friendly materials on earth. This is because the trees they are taken from absorb carbon dioxide…

Property developers and restorers need to be at the cutting edge when it comes to incorporating all the latest trends into their work – and that means the bathroom as much as any other room in the home. Here Xylo Flooring, who supply quality wooden, laminate and vinyl flooring to the building trade, retailers and contractors, look at some of the key new developments in bathroom interior design. A Touch…