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house chic to boho eleance hilst the dont offer the same softness as wool, their hardwearin properties often see them used in hihtraffic areas such as runners or carpets in hallwas, or as rus oerlaed on wood or carpet for added interest and protection in places where people conreate lie liin and dinin rooms o narrow down our material choices,


it is important to be aware of the inherent differences between natural fibres or example, sisal is a huel popular sustainable material choice that offers a rich palette of natural shades  from soft creams to deep browns ade from touh aae plant fibres, it is naturall er dense, main it resistant to compression from constant foot traffic or hea furniture oweer, sisal fibres are absorbent, meanin it is not ideal in spaces where moisture could be present Alternatiel, searass is nonporous, with a durable wax coatin his maes it ideal for areas which ma experience some moisture such as entrwas or homes with children or animals hats more, its natural reen shade also mellows oer time, iin ou a oor coerin that will eole, becomin warmer and richer oer time t is also softer than other plant fibres, main it a tactile choice for areas where oull be


For designs that really want to lean into the natural feel, floorcoverings made from plant fibres can be the ideal option


able to full appreciate the fibres under our feet


Another soft et durable choice is ute


picall used in rus or runners, it can endure hih leels of footfall while still offerin an attractie, calmin addition to spaces such as liin rooms, snus, or bedrooms


or an een more robust finish, ou can loo to Coir Crafted from the fibrous huss of a coconut, this is a low maintenance and exceedinl touh choice perfect for transitional spaces where the interior meets the exterior, such as hallwas, porches, or boot rooms


 main the most of both its natural dirt and waterresistant properties and its welcomin, olden brown hues


HYBRID MATERIALS – SISOOL ebatin between the warmth of wool and the robustness of plant fibre materials isool offers the best of both worlds oft pocets of warm wool are interlaced with stron, resilient sisal fibres for a comfortable et robust finish Aailable in a rane of weae patterns, offerin eerthin from a at to a bobbled finish, this distinctie blend of oranic materials offers a uniue option for carpets and rus for places where ou want a soft underfoot but need somethin a bit more robust, such as liin rooms or plarooms


NATURAL HARMONY


hateer our stle, usin natural oorcoerins can not onl add texture and tactilit to our spaces, but also offer a multitude of benefits to our home rom improin air ualit to manain dirt and moisture, embracin what nature has to offer can ensure our oors remain attractie, functional and loed for man ears to come


Scott Hosie is head of product at Crucial Trading


Tesla Powerwall 2 from Princes LHS Ltd


Princes LHS Ltd are a Tesla Powerwall Certifi ed Installer based in Shropshire who can offer a customised solar-plus-battery solution enabling you to access the free, abundant power of the sun and reduce your reliance on fossil fuels. With Powerwall you can store solar energy generated during the day for use any time. The Powerwall has a whole home back up facility to protect your home from grid outages and can also be charged from the grid to take advantage of cheaper smart tariffs.


Call us on 01691 624336 for installation advice or to request a survey.


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