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Amtico Signature Cirrus Mist/Cirrus Dawn flooring, m , Glenearn

Porta Romana Those in the know give you
Samburu lamp, from
, Chelsea Mclaine the living room lowdown

What durable flooring is out there – what works best, and how
Q should it be maintained?
LVTs (luxury vinyl tiles) give the look of wood, stone or ceramics
Abut without the drawbacks of the real thing. A regular sweep and
mop-over is all that is required to maintain them. We supply brands
such as Amtico, Karndean and Moduleo, with prices starting at £25 per
m . Carpets are also worth considering, and these days wool is not the
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only option. A good polypropylene carpet is stain-resistant and the yarn
is so good now that it can have a wool-like appearance. The other trend
is for a deeper, denser ‘Saxony’ pile. Regular vacuuming will help to keep
the pile lifted and looking good. ‘Divine Twist’ by Lano (which we sell
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for £23.95 per m ) is stain-resistant, non-allergenic, moth-proof and
fade-resistant. Jane Ewing, Glenearn Flooring

Do short table lights in rooms with high ceilings How can a large space with Lattice radiator,
, Iconic
Q work – or do they look out of proportion? Q high ceilings be heated
efficiently and cost-effectively?
Short table lamps will light the room at a low
A level and can produce a moody effect that’s It is possible to calculate how
perfect for relaxation/parties, but you need more than A much heat the room needs and
that. Lighting fulfils a dual purpose – aesthetic and then buy the right-sized radiator
functional – and the best lighting schemes consist of (one or more). Low-water-content
layered lighting: functional or task, mood and ambient. aluminium models are the most
Table lamps fall into the latter categories. Large-scale, efficient. A tall radiator will work
oversized table or floor lamps will draw the eye to the well in both traditional and modern
grand proportions of a room and enhance the overall rooms, utilising the height of the room
appearance, highlighting architectural features or and leaving wall space clear for other
plasterwork in the process. Using different heights of uses. The Romana multi column, with
lamps in a room will also add interest. I’d recommend its huge range of sizes, works well,
UK-based Porta Romana for it massive range of lights. as does the Serie T modular system.
Margot Paton, Chelsea Mclaine Interior Design Marcus Orchard, Iconic

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