1. The new checkerboard
Update this absolute classic look by changing the shape of the floor tile without changing the geometric aesthetic.
The product Floorworx‘Floorflex’ vinyl black-and-white square tiles can be cut in half to create triangles. For another interesting option, they can also be laid to form diamonds. Available at Albert Carpets.
2. Ombré geometric
Tashas Waffle House in Cape Town boasts an ombré geometric floor, whose most striking feature is that it fades from pink to blue. The product
Designed by interior designer Neydine Bak, these tiles were manufactured by Southern Art Ceramics.
3. Glossy green
Add vibrancy to your interior by painting the floor instead of the walls a bright colour.
The product
Plascon’s Floor Paint is suitable for concrete, brick, stone and steel floors, but must be applied over Plascon Concrete Floor Prep for a long-lasting finish.
5. Scaling up
Oversized floor tiles are fast becoming a hot interior trend — less lines make the floor look expansive and luxurious.
The product Neolith Sintered porcelain floor slabs are 3.65mx1.25m. Try ‘Textile Black’ for a similar grey textured effect.
6. Stairs with flair
Make a feature of your staircase by colour-blocking.
The product Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is available in 32 different colours. Perfect for almost any interior application, it can be used to pep up low-traffic areas. Seal with soft wax for a more durable, matte finish.
7. Carpet couture
Create a link between two living spaces by using the same boldly patterned rug in each.
The product Paco Rugs is the go-to place for custom patterned rugs. For a natural fibre option, visit Rowley & Hughes.
8. Streaks ahead
It’s no secret that when it comes to luxury, marble is the finish of choice. Pair this magnificent material with a carpet runner up your staircase to add softness and warmth.
The product WOMAG has a selection of colours of varying contrast and intensity. For something with a grey vein, try the ‘Jet Stream’ and pair it with ‘Westminster Silver Chalice’ carpeting by Belgotex Floor coverings.
9. Make an entrance
Define a space, such as an entrance hall, by visually demarcating it with a geometric black-and-white tile treatment.
Designer Adam Court at Antoni Associates has used a Berber-inspired circular rug to echo the shape of the coffee tables and the curves of the sofa, creating a repetition that helps to anchor the space.
The product The twisted fibres of this custom rug by Fibre Designs give the graphic pattern a wobbly line, which creates texture and adds interest.
