HARD CHOICES

With many hardwood floor types coming in a range of finishes, it can be hard to know where to start. While engineered wood has a shorter lifespan than real wood, it has the advantages of looking no different and being cost-effective. Another option which looks like the real thing is luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring which is water resistant, meaning it’s suited to most rooms in the home – including the bathroom! Similarly to porcelain and stone, LVT needs radiant heating, but once installed it’s low maintenance, although more prone to scratches.

Avalon Pale wood tiles, £48 per sq m, Porcelain Superstore York Tawny oak solid wood flooring, £77 per sq m, Woodpecker Flooring