A sense of continuity throughout the home will always give a stunning effect, but how do you make your flooring flow? If it sounds like a challenge, the good news is that it’s actually not. Using complementary materials and colours will give that feeling of flowing from one room to another.
The benefits of creating flow with flooring
A house that has a visual flow between rooms feels curated and is visually stunning. It is easy to end up with a patchwork effect over 
time but if you keep thinking of the house as a whole, you can create a feeling of continuity, and flooring is a big part of this. Using two or three paint colours from the same family throughout the house will also achieve this, but if the flooring materials do not complement each other it will still give a jarring effect. Our eyes are drawn quickly to things we see as disjointed or odd and this is same when moving through a house.
If you are renovating or moving into a new build, it is simple to create flow as you choose all the materials. When it is a home that you have lived in for years, it may be that the flooring doesn’t flow, so bear in mind the house as a whole as it comes to replacing the flooring over the years.
Having a house that flows organically from room to room may also be advantageous if you are looking to sell in the future. When a buyer walks into the house and the first impression is of a house that is beautifully decorated, rather than a patchwork, it’s a lot more likely that they will consider buying it.
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Can I use different materials in different areas?
Yes, absolutely – in fact, it’s best to use different materials in different areas as some will have higher foot traffic, or be more prone to moisture, and you want the flooring to be durable
enough to withstand its environment. When choosing flooring, you always want to pick the most appropriate material for the area.
For example, hardwood flooring is gorgeous but may not be durable enough for the kitchen area in a busy family home, but there are other materials such as LVT and engineered hardwood that look very similar and are more suited to heavy foot traffic. Using this in the kitchen and hardwood elsewhere will still give a sense of flow as long as you pick from the same colour family.
If you are using the same material in a few rooms, you can still play around with patterns and textures to make the rooms different. For example, style of natural stone and tile can be mixed together easily and different patterns in the kitchen to the laundry. Just make sure that the undertones of the materials will blend together.
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What to consider
To create a flow through your home, you want to make the flooring as continuous as possible. Using the same flooring throughout a large open plan space is essential for this and also makes the space appear even bigger. Area rugs in the same colour family are great for adding a cosy feel where necessary.
When it comes to wood flooring, have 
it all run the same way, especially in an open plan house. Whilst there are of course exceptions, this will give the best sense of flow.
With carpet, it is a good idea (and easy) to use the same carpet from room to room to give you that sense of flow. It is also easy to find a beautiful carpet that is durable enough for all rooms and still soft underfoot.
If you are using different flooring materials in different rooms, you can still make it flow with a smooth transition. Choose materials with a low contrast to each other to keep the flooring consistent. If the materials are of a different thickness, use level changes to bring them in, like steps, edging detail or doorways.
Keep the same colour family to ensure there are no visual jolts between rooms. Use a colour wheel (there are many free online) to help with this. Using the same flooring tones will make sure the rooms flow naturally into each other. An easy way to do this is to stick with neutrals and use a lot of texture for visual interest.
For the transition to a newer part of the house, ie an extension, consider wood or wood effect flooring to a natural stone tile for a stunning effect. Use shades that complement each other for a clean, flowing change.
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actually keep the heat in, as well as being warmer underfoot than many other options. It also keeps the room quieter as it absorbs noise very well. This is a great option for anyone who is not as firm on their feet like children or older adults, as carpet is much softer to land on, so cushions falls. A regular schedule of vacuuming will keep carpet clean.
flooring. This practical, hard-wearing flooring is scratch and dent-resistant as it has a high quality wear layer. Many new varieties are also water resistant thanks to a protective layer.
widths allow you to create the perfect design and there is a huge range of colours, styles and patterns available. For a wood or stone effect, plank or tile are the best choices. This versatile flooring is water proof (handy if you have an ensuite bathroom) and easy to keep clean by sweeping and occasional mopping. 
The best room to have a luxury carpet in will depend entirely on your household. They will need a bit more maintenance to keep that beautiful look and feel, so you may want to have them in the rooms with the least footfall and chance of spills.
Wool will always be the leader in the luxury market, as this natural fibre comes with so many benefits. Soft to the touch and resilient, it has excellent appearance retention and does not easily flatten. It is a natural insulator so keeps the warmth in, is naturally flame retardant and even improves your indoor air quality by absorbing common pollutants.
You may well already have a cleaner who regularly vacuums the carpet, which is of course essential. However, it will need a deeper clean at least one a year, preferably more. The higher the footfall, the more dirt and debris is being trampled into your carpets on a daily basis.
the best solution as they are not always very effective. They may have been used previously with harsh chemicals, which can lead to unpleasant odours and a detergent residue in the carpet itself. Professional equipment is much more efficient and powerful. The experts have everything they need already and know which products to use.
The time it takes and the total cost of the job all depends on the size of your carpets. Most companies charge per square foot for commercial jobs, whilst homes are usually calculated by the room.
living, do not cause pollution, like air and water pollution, and practices that help to conserve essential resources such as energy and water. There is no precise definition for either, they are fairly broad, but both are taken from the same concept.
pollution. In buying environmentally friendly flooring, your are doing your bit by spending with a company that has publicly committed to using both sustainable practices and materials. This will significantly enhance your environmental responsibility.
Many manufacturers now put environmental concerns at the forefront of their business models. For example, 
For flooring to be pet friendly, it needs to be scratch resistant to stand up to those paws walking on it all day, and cats that like to claw a lot. Stain and moisture resistance is so important for those inevitable accidents, especially when you have a puppy in the house.
this especially if your pets are alone during the day. Another advantage is that is has great acoustics, so it reduces the sound from paws and it has a softness underfoot for them. See picture on the right for Poppy the Cavapoo enjoying her Amtico Spacia LVT flooring.
There are a few things you can do in combination with choosing a pet friendly option to make your flooring last longer. Make sure you clip your dog’s nails regularly so they are less likely to leave scratches.
care homes and schools all require this type of flooring. It is also used in universities, leisure facilities such as gyms and bars, schools and toilets. External areas can also benefit from safety flooring.
(and tested) to minimise the risk of injury in environments where spills are common.
existing design scheme. A variety of finishes, such as marble and wood imitation, are available in an extensive range of colours.