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Q&A


Simon Kincaid, partner at Conran and Partners, says versatility and longevity are key to ensuring that flooring is a successful component of any scheme


Which flooring materials do you particularly like working with and why?


We work with a wide range of floorings and very much enjoy the variety required for both function and aesthetic: from ‘everyday timber flooring’ acting as a natural and classic backdrop, through to bespoke designed rugs and tile patterns for identity and feature effect.


A characteristic I personally look for is durability; the ability to look as intended all the time. Tere is a time and place for patina and natural wear but, more often than not, the look and feel of perpetual ‘newness’ gives satisfaction to users and owners of the spaces and places.


Clockwise from top Conran and Partners flooring in Great Sutton Street, PURO Krakow Kazimierz and The Peninsula Boutique


How do you keep up-to-date with the latest flooring products on the market? Is there scope for using some of the very latest material technology in projects or do clients tend to have a preference for more traditional solutions? We keep up to date with latest flooring products by keeping in close contact with suppliers and, with our studio being in the heart of Clerkenwell, this is easy for us to do. We recently had a presentation by a local tile supplier showroom where they ran though the latest and greatest products, ranging from natural mosaics through to supersize ceramics.


TARAN WILKHU


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