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A Touch of Nature Luxury vinyl flooring specialist Karndean


Regulars


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Designflooring shares the latest designs in its popular Opus collection.


Industry Update Catch up on all the latest news and developments


from the forefront of the residential flooring sector. the industry. Features


Outta Space? Find out what the experts suggest when it comes to


maximising space in a room using the flooring.


Products And Services The latest products and services from across


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Flooring Show 2018 Preview


Guess Who’s Back... Find out who and what will be at this year’s Flooring


Show, which returns to the Harrogate Convention Centre in September.


Focus On: Carpets, Rugs & Accessories


In the Loop Peter-Guy L’Amie, Director at woollen yarn supplier


Lawton Yarns, investigates the findings from the company’s recent report into consumer perceptions of wool carpet.


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04 | Tomorrow’s Retail Floors


Stairway to Heaven Flooring supplier United Carpets & Beds advises on


the best flooring for stairways and landings. Step Inside: Kitchens


What’s Cooking? Stella Coyle, National Sales Manager of Karndean


Designflooring, introduces the latest styles added to its popular Opus collection and explains how these meet current consumer demand.


Pottering Around Jo Oliver, Director of SACW PAVING & The Stone


& Ceramic Warehouse, talks us through the pros of having porcelain floor tiles in the kitchen.


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