FOCUS ON LUXURY VINYL TILE (LVT) Colour Catchers Matthew Brook, National Sales Manager for Moduleo UK and Eire, explains the


best ways to choose flooring dependent on the overall theme of a room and the colours on the surrounding walls.


Colour matching is an art form, so the process of choosing the perfect pairing can be quite daunting for consumers and, as the retailer, it’s up to you to steer customers in the right direction.


Luxury vinyl flooring offers an abundance of colours, designs and patterns to choose from, creating endless colour combinations. To create a cohesive aesthetic, every aspect – including the flooring- should be considered with equal importance.


Although often the last aspect of a room to be completed, flooring can really make or break a space. To ensure customers are making the right choices, that are not only on trend but also functional, we’ve selected three key interior themes that are here to stay for 2019 and offer our top tips on selecting the perfect colour combos.


Scandi Noir


Nordic hues have been popular for a while now, but shoppers can add a modern twist by incorporating sharp shapes and darker tones. We saw hints at this trend last year, but it’s going to get even bigger in 2019.


A dark kitchen may sound overwhelming at first, but homeowners can make a style statement by contrasting jet black walls and appliances with a warm and gentle, light oak flooring shade. This contrast helps to brighten the space and ensure that moody palette doesn’t overpower the room.


Why specify LVT?


Because every area of the home from the kitchen to the hallway experiences high footfall, LVT makes for the perfect flooring. It’s hardwearing and easy to maintain, requiring just a simple brush or mop to keep it looking as good as new.


When used well, the scandi-noir theme evokes a high-end aesthetic and can add an element of luxury and class to any room.


The Power of Pastels In 2019, pastels are expected to be ‘the new neutral’.


After Pantone announced ‘Living Coral’, a warm, golden- undertoned pinky orange shade, as its 2019 Colour of the Year, bright and cheerful peach, pastel shades have moved higher up the consumer agenda.


Bright spaces that utilise strategic pops of colour have 16 | Tomorrow’s Retail Floors


taken over from the neutral, minimalist look of yesterday, in favour of warm shades that can boost mood and increase happiness. Adding a pop of colour to the bathroom is an easy way for homeowners to incorporate this trend and add some energy to this usually stark room of the house.


Why specify LVT?


LVT is a great option for bathrooms because it’s low maintenance and strong enough to withstand daily usage thanks to its water-and scratch- resistance properties.


Warm wall colours, such as peach or lemon, work perfectly in the bathroom alongside flooring with ashy, grey tones.


No matter which colourful interior trends reign supreme in 2019, choosing a natural-effect flooring, that is hardwearing yet beautiful, is a choice that will never go out of style.


Jewel Tones


From wall colours to soft furnishings, jewel tones have become a staple in many homes throughout the last year. A vibrant shade of teal blue or emerald green, pairs perfectly with warm, dark oak, wood-effect shades of flooring, which add a sense of elegance and serenity to any room.


Such dramatic colours make a bold statement when used as an accent wall or even throughout the entire room. We expect to see amethyst, emerald and topaz take centre stage in living rooms this year.


Why specify LVT?


Planks or tiles available in click styles, are particularly beneficial in the living room or kitchen where customers want to be back in the space as soon as possible. The installation time is significantly reduced when choosing Click, instead of dryback as it can be fitted without any sub-floor preparation on top of the pre-existing floor so they can get back into their living space as soon as possible.


It’s also good to remind customers that if one plank is damaged it can be replaced easily without affecting the rest of the floor.


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