QUICK-STEP TREND SERIES FEATURE Light in Darkness


Using minimalistic white as an interior base is often seen as a safe move, but for the same reason it can create a rather sparse, even boring effect. Why not reap the rewards that are found at the darker end of the colour palette? A dark colour creates a convivial, warm setting, and by adding cosy lighting you are sculpting the perfect mood for a winter evening. What’s more, it lends a touch of character and class to your home and even – contrary to popular belief – has a space-enhancing effect. This is because dark shades blur the edges of a room, thus creating an illusion of endlessness.


these can lift pretty much every room in the home – including smaller spaces – to a new level.


Luxury Base


The customer’s choice of flooring can help you to create that Dark Night look. Opt for a base that will add a little something extra right from the word go, Castello Wenge from Quick- Step is an example of this at its best. Hardwood flooring adds character and temperament to a space, and for those seeking even more grandeur this design season, Quick-Step now presents the Massimo collection and its extra-long, extra-wide planks holding rustic knot and grain marks aplenty.


Are you searching for the look of real wood combined with ease of maintenance? Then opt for an imitation wood floor, which will perform every bit as well as the real deal. Majestic laminate not only has the realistic and luxurious look of an authentic oak floor, but also has a whole host of practical advantages, including being both wear and water resistance. Opt for a dark brown shade, which is more than ever the go-to colour for creating a warm and cosy atmosphere, and your fairy-tale process has begun.


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Theatrical Material


Just like black, Bordeaux, ochre, dark green and dark blue are on the rise as interior colours. These are dramatic shades that take us back to the roaring twenties and the spectacularly glamorous parties that were held during the era. On the wall, they also chime perfectly with striking details and decorations such as mirrors, frames and art. Glass chandeliers, marble details and a touch of gold can be paired with the darkest colours to immediately lend a space a luxurious air.


So, feel free to forget about that overly tidy and often rather empty look, and instead embrace the idea of decoration and ornamentation with a few expressive details. When combined with a strong, dark base,


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Those who are unafraid of a challenge are sure to be tempted by the Impressive collection’s Burned Planks. Here, Quick-Step has drawn inspiration from a Japanese wood-burning technique that helps to protect buildings from the elements. Fortunately, the burning process not only protects, it also results in a dark, dramatic yet altogether contemporary look that we can apply to our home spaces. The perfect way to encapsulate the Dark Night ethos.


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