Have you ever wondered why Scandinavian interiors are so light and airy? Perhaps it is because the people of Scandinavia have to live in darkness during some parts of the year and need to be able to function even though it is completely dark outside. The Scandi approach has been incredibly popular for many years, and provides inspiration which can be used in interior designs for both homes and businesses.…

Even in the high-tech 21st century, the rustic style of interior design is of enduring popularity, and it is tipped to be even more in the spotlight during 2017. By contrast with minimalist design, artisan and rustic styles achieve a lived-in feel right away. This type of décor helps to emphasise the personal and individual, and is also easier to maintain than more glossy styling. Vintage country farmhouse style, centred…

When it comes to choosing hardwood flooring, walnut rates high in the popularity stakes. In fact, it is the second most sought-after wood besides oak. It is favoured for its luxurious appearance, that works just as well in modern interiors as it does in traditional homes and businesses. A firm favourite for gun stocks, panelled walls and high end furniture, walnut engineered flooring has also captured the imagination of home…

Celebrity chefs Lisa Faulkner and John Torode take the spotlight in a new video for Xylo Flooring, talking about what makes our flooring so fantastic. The video gives viewers a chance to see around Xylo House, which is within the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, and get a flavour of the amazing choice of flooring designs on display there. As well as showcasing Xylo's range of hardwood, laminate and…

Are your clients asking for your advice on hot new interior design trends? A number of quirky and individual styles are in fashion this summer, taking in everything from wall coverings to furniture to flooring. Xylo Flooring always keeps an eye on the changing face of interior décor. Here we look at some of the latest styles and colours which will be turning up the heat, whatever the weather. Back…

Choosing flooring, either for a commercial or domestic project, can be a tricky business. Most clients want something which ticks at least 5 boxes at the same time: Durable It has to be super durable – especially for a commercial space, but durability is also important for domestic living spaces too. Easy to Install It has to be easy and fast to install, to meet demanding deadlines, particularly for commercial…

This year we were delighted to become a Small Business Sunday winner and to meet founder Theo Paphitis, the popular former Dragons’ Den presenter, to receive our award. Since his time in the Den, Theo has presented other TV shows, but his first love is still small business. He is chairman of stationers Ryman, hardware firm Robert Dyas and lingerie chain Boux Avenue, and also mentor of many small businesses.…

Welcome to the launch of the new Xylo Flooring blog. As a visitor of our site you'll know that we are a flooring company based in London, specialising in unique, high end, Italian flooring. Established since 1999, we continue to innovate in terms of our products, resulting in a wide range of stunning hardwood, laminate and vinyl flooring suitable for commercial and domestic projects. We supply designers and architects with…