Blogs

03
Apr

Five Top Home Improvement Ideas for the Lockdown

The current lockdown means many of us have a lot more time to spend at home – so it’s the perfect time to get up to date with your DIY. But with the Government currently advising against all unnecessary trips, you may have to get a bit creative when it comes to giving your home a new look. Here Xylo Flooring, who supply wooden, vinyl and laminate flooring across the…

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26
Mar

How to Bring the New Nordic Look to Your Home

One of this year's key interior design trends is New Nordic, the earthier and cosier follow-up to Scandinavian minimalism. Wood is an essential element of the New Nordic look and Xylo Flooring's range of quality wooden flooring can be used to create an inviting and atmospheric New Nordic feel. Here, we explain all you need to know to bring this style to your home. The Evolution of New Nordic Design…

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04
Feb

Spring Cleaning Ideas for Your Home

With spring just around the corner, it really is time that thoughts turned to getting rid of all the dirt, mud and grime which inevitably accumulates over the winter months. Xylo Flooring provide high quality wood flooring for the building industry and retail trade. Here are our room-by-room tips for cleaning up your home. Kitchens Ovens can be cleaned with a mix of baking soda and water, then left overnight…

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04
Jan

Five Top Interior Design Trends in the Home in 2020

We have just entered a new decade as well as a new year – but what is it going to mean for the look and interior design of houses in the months ahead? Here Xylo Flooring, who supply vinyl, hardwood and laminate flooring for the retail trade and private sector, identify five key trends which are predicted to be popular during 2020. Sustainability is the Key Everyone’s becoming more environmentally…

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11
Dec

Christmas Decoration Ideas: Ways to Decorate Your Home This Christmas

Christmas is a very magical time of year and is now fast approaching us in 2019. A chance to celebrate with loved ones, decorate the home in style and light up the Christmas tree! There are many Christmas decoration trends to consider in 2019, including budget-friendly themes, nature-inspired décor and more. For many interior designers and stylists, part of the magic is in the delightful smells and tastes, colours and…

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08
Nov

Top Interior Design Trends to Try This Winter in The Home

As temperatures plummet and we start to experience the effects of the winter weather, it is time to embrace the best of winter décor and interior design trends this winter, from organic colour palettes, wooden, oak and laminate flooring to taking advantage of the latest modern technology design features with the introduction of Smart LED lightbulbs. Organic Colour Palettes This winter there is a strong emphasis on natural pigments including…

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11
Oct

Five Ways To Make The Home Snug for Winter

Now is the time of year where many homeowners or those on the property ladder are thinking about how best to make their new or current home cosy and warm over the coming winter months. As a property developer, restorer, or interior designer, you will be considering the best interior design features for the home during the winter period. At Xylo Flooring, we have many different winter solutions for you…

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09
Sep

Japandi Style – Five Ways to Bring the Look to Your Interiors

Scandi style has been a popular look in interior design for some years, but now a new spin is being put on the theme with Japandi design. This growing trend, predicted to become even more popular during 2020, is an exciting blend of modern Scandinavian décor with classic Japanese elegance. For those who haven’t heard about it, the idea draws on the concept of wabi-sabi, which is a Japanese philosophy,…

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18
Aug

Brown, Beige and Honey – Are ‘Warm Neutrals’ Taking Over from Grey?

Grey has been the most popular neutral for interior designs over the last few years, and is still in demand – but now it has a rival. Interior design experts say that "warm neutrals", such as taupe and beige, are becoming increasingly on-trend, in both domestic and commercial interiors. Beige might have once had a reputation for being a safe choice, but new spins are being put on the shade…

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22
Jul

Which Interior Design Features Attract Home Buyers and Tenants?

If you are a property developer or restorer, or considering buying to let, you will be looking at which interior design features will attract people and make them want to move in. This is equally vital whether you are just renovating one or two houses or flats, inspired by TV shows like Homes Under the Hammer, or are working on a whole new development and fitting out show homes. Here…

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