FLOORING

The kitchen is the most used space in the home and the flooring here is a crucial element you want to get right

+ For wooden flooring pick an option with knots and grooves in the wood. As the floor wears, these features will add to its character.

+ If you are building your kitchen from scratch, consider installing underfloor heating or use poured concrete for its heat-retaining properties. + Choose flooring that complements your kitchen, eg for blue- or white-toned cabinetry, warm up the space with some oak flooring.

Emerging trends: parquetry floors; herringbone pattern; travertine tiles; charred-wood effects

1 Smartfloor Herringbone engineered wood in antique oak, $147.20 psm, from Forté Flooring. 2 Leo Lappato tiles in bianco, $59.90 psm, from Carpet Court. 3 Malmo Swiss Giant laminate in sunset, $89 psm, from Carpet Court. 4 Orobico grey honed tile, $169 psm, from Tile Space.4

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