Flooring
Decoration
Sizing up sisal carpet: hardwearing hero or disaster in the making?
We take a look at the various pros and cons to help us all make sense of the sisal situation
Decoration
Why interior designers love jute and natural fibre rugs, plus where to buy the best ones
Caught somewhere between coir and sisal? We've delineated all the differences between these natural fibres so you can make an informed choice
Decoration
Where interior designers shop for flooring
Having a flooring crisis? Heed the advice of the experts for excellent results
Decoration
The pros and cons of engineered wood flooring
Engineered wood flooring is an alternative to solid wood which retains the look but is more stable
Time To Rethink
The checkerboard floor is having a renaissance – here are our favourite design ideas
That most traditional of flooring styles, the checkerboard floor, is having a moment. We've collected some stylish examples sure to persuade you to give it a go.
Decoration
Dear Fiona: why do people hate the idea of carpeted bathrooms?
House & Garden's friendly resident decorating columnist and agony aunt Fiona McKenzie Johnston offers her advice on one of design's most taboo decisions, wall-to-wall carpet in a bathroom
Decoration
The enduring appeal of parquet flooring
Despite the opulent origins of parquet in European palaces, it's a style that works beautifully for many different types of interior
Decoration
Fitted carpet is back: here's what you need to know
And a complete guide to types, terms, and usage
Decoration
Why we love dark wood floors (and how to decorate with them)
13 design ideas for dark wood floors and walls: from glamorous gloss to deep, smoked oak
Decoration
How to DIY: restoring wooden floors
Whether you need to patch up some existing wooden floors or completely restore some discovered beauties, this is how to bring wooden floorboards back to life
Hallway
20 design ideas for stylish stair runners
From a neutral jute to patterned kilim, we've searched our archives for the best runners to use up your staircase
Decoration
Why black tiles are surprisingly good for brightening things up
The darkest colour can have a startling effect on light
Decoration
Why chequerboard tiles are a timeless choice for a bathroom
At once classic and contemporary, this pattern is a perennial favourite of interior designers for good reason
Decoration
The dos and don'ts of flooring
The best decorators divulge their top tips when it comes to choosing and layering flooring
Flooring
Beata Heuman loves lino and maybe you should too
Practical and affordable, linoleum flooring is a secret weapon for top interior designers, from Beata Heuman to Max Rollitt
Decoration
How to clean hardwood flooring
Everything you need to know about how to keep your hardwood flooring clean and in good condition
Decoration
On the art of rug design
Fiona McKenzie Johnston delves into why we should be paying attention to developments in rug design
Kitchens
29 stylish kitchen flooring ideas
In need of kitchen flooring ideas? Whether you're going for wooden, tiled, or even something a little more outré like resin or vinyl, you're sure to find something to inspire you here
Bathrooms
Design experts explain how to choose bathroom flooring
More than many other rooms in a house, a bathroom can live or die on its floor. Here’s what you need to know before you choose one
Decoration
The virtues of cork floors and why and where to use them
Cork floors have a bad rep from the 70s design era, but they're back and this is why you should consider them in your own house