Quality wooden flooring is one of the most desirable additions to any home, whether customers opt for a hardwood, vinyl or laminate surface. Wood is a natural material which reacts to changes in its surroundings, so it is essential that a few simple rules are followed to make sure any new flooring is durable, stylish and long-lasting. Here we look at how changing temperatures and moisture levels can affect the…

The living room is arguably the most important room in the house; everyone uses it, which can make it the most difficult to decorate and furnish, with differing tastes and priorities. Xylo Flooring, supplies quality wooden flooring to the trade and retail sectors and the building industry, and keeps abreast of all interior design trends. Here we look at how the living room first came to be, the way tastes…

Businesses need to take care when choosing their floor; they may need to balance aesthetic considerations against practical ones, as the most luxurious of surfaces may not be the most durable – which can quickly eat into your running costs. As leading suppliers of quality flooring to the commercial sector, Xylo knows that different surfaces are suited to specific applications. Here we look at what makes vinyl and laminate flooring…

Oak flooring is a durable, stylish surface which is suitable for all types of homes and businesses, and modern technological and industrial advances have made it much more affordable. Xylo Flooring, who supply high-quality wooden flooring to developers, housebuilders and other commercial customers, has compiled this guide to the history of oak flooring. We look at its origins and why it is now enjoying a renaissance in homes and businesses.…

Children’s play areas and bedrooms can be one of the most difficult areas of the house to decorate. Developers can spend lots of time and money on colour schemes and decor, only to find crayon on the walls and a mess on the floor, while children’s tastes will often change as they grow older. Xylo Flooring are specialists in supplying high-quality wooden flooring for domestic and commercial properties. Here we…

The versatility, convenience and stylishness offered by wide plank wooden flooring mean it is an increasingly attractive option in homes and businesses today. Xylo Flooring now has a 240mm wide plank flooring option available, as the latest addition to our comprehensive range of high-quality products. The Islington range comes in Polar White and Natural Oak Oiled finishes, making it ideal to enhance all kinds of traditional and contemporary looks. It…

Recent advances in technology mean that customers can choose from a wide range of quality vinyl floors, meaning that, like traditional hardwood flooring, it is an increasingly popular choice in homes and offices. Xylo Flooring has been supplying top-quality floors for commercial and domestic properties for almost two decades. Here is our guide to the some of the key advantages of vinyl flooring. A Range of Colours At Xylo our…

Many people will be looking to give their homes and business premises a new look for 2018. But what are the top trends expected to be in the New Year? Here is a look at some design ideas which are being tipped to gain in popularity over the coming 12 months. Not-So Mellow Yellow - Bright Minion yellow is in the spotlight, with Pantone listing the shade as one of…

Homeowners and business owners alike are increasingly realising that there are plenty of alternatives to carpets when having new flooring installed in their property. Wooden flooring is one popular option, while another is to install laminate flooring. Xylo Flooring supplies top-quality flooring to trade customers, including interior design experts, developers and retailers. Here we take a look at four of the principal advantages of laminate floors. Extremely Versatile Whatever kind…

Design trends may come and go, but there are a few classic looks which have proved their staying power. One of these is monochrome. Using blacks and whites, often combined with delicate shades of grey, helps to make interiors look clean and ultra-modern. This type of decor gives a smooth, high-tech look and will go perfectly with items such as steel and glass furniture, as well as with both wood…