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Floor T he first thing to decide on in any conversion or renovation of your home is the floor – or floors. The area to be covered is invariably large and immediately noticeable, so a well-chosen floor will literally ‘root’ the rest of the scheme. The thing to remember is to choose something that looks good but that also fits with the primary purpose of your room and what you are going to use it for. blimey of interesting and stunning colours from pure white and grey to rust and rosy reds, greens, a tawny or rosy yellow and various shades of black. It scratches and stains easily but because it looks so beautiful, for some, this does outweigh those negatives. Other stones are more hard-wearing and though expensive initially, should last a lifetime. Whatever your lifestyle, Whether you live alone or there are dozens of people trooping in and out of your house, there is a flooring type to suit all Vinyl... best for spills In rooms where water and food are likely to end up on the floor, such as bathrooms and kitchens, vinyl flooring is a popular choice. Naturally water-repellent, there are a huge range of styles and patterns that can be cut to fit even the most awkwardly shaped room. Vinyl is one of the most affordable choices when it comes to hard flooring. It can be both decorative and softer underfoot than any of the stone or fired-clay floor choices. Vinyl is a particularly good choice for kitchens, halls, children’s rooms and even some living rooms. Made from polyvinyl chloride, vinyl is available in two main and splashes a farmhouse feel Stone/marble... best for Mostly used in kitchens, bathrooms and hallways, it is now becoming increasingly common for stone to be used in a bedroom or even a sitting room. There is also a growing trend to have the same stone laid throughout the ground floor which goes through to a terrace area to create a wonderful flow and sense of space both indoors and out. Stone floors can be made from marble, limestone, travertine, sandstone, granite and flagstone. Marble, which is the most fragile and expensive, does come in a range 142 | AUGUST 2012

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of at home with Sarah Beeny - August 2012

EDITOR’S LETTER
WELCOME FROM SARAH
NEWS
AWESOME AUGUST
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
TABLE TALK
THE THRIFTY FIFTY
TRENDS ON TRIAL
BEENY UNCUT
ESSENTIAL HOME-BUYING GUIDE
SURVEY SAVVY
WHAT’S THE SCORE?
THE NEW FACE OF PROPERTY?
SELLER SECRETS
LOCATION LOCK-UP
SOAP AND GLORY
OPEN UP
RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
TOP SHOP
THE BRIGHT STUFF
GET THE JUNGLE LOOK
WARDROBE WARS
A ONE OFF
MOSAIC MAGIC
GLASS ACT
TAKE TO THE FLOOR
FRAME GAME
IT’S A BLINDER
SNUG AS A BUG
BURNING QUESTION
THE A-TEAM
QUICK FIX
BEAT THE BUILDING BLUES
LET THERE BE LIGHT
GOING DOWN
GARDEN GREATS
DIRTY DEALINGS
ALIEN INVASION
JUMP RIGHT IN
LITTLE WONDER
OUT OF SIGHT
PROFESSOR GREEN
ECO EXCLUSIVE
TALKING TRASH
PRO PLANET PROJECTS
HELLO, SUNSHINE
CARBON-NEUTRAL COVER
STAR GLAZER
EARTH HOUR
HOT TOPIC
MASS REDUCTION
WASTE NOT
SWITCHED ON
ETHICAL INTERIORS
YOU LIVE WHERE?
COMING SOON
WINNING SPOT
LUXE LINEN
CATCH-UP
STOCKISTS

at home with Sarah Beeny - August 2012