Material and Texture Archives | The Alternative Blog https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/category/material-and-texture/ Blog title Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:37:43 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.10 How To Make Your Home Feel Cosier This Autumn & Onwards https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2026/10/how-to-make-your-home-feel-cosier-this-autumn-onwards/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:20:51 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=5325 As temperatures dip and nights become darker, the throws come out, cushions change and we start to slow down and enjoy the change in season. With that comes warmer interiors, layered textures and organic materials. This autumn however, our interiors are more considered; where a shift in colour palette feels more of a natural transition…

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]]> Here’s Five Flooring Trends You’ll Love in Five Years Time https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2026/06/heres-five-flooring-trends-youll-love-in-five-years-time/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:43:21 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=5230 Choosing new flooring is one of the most exciting decisions you can make for your home. Unlike smaller updates, it has the power to completely transform a space – and when you get it right, it works beautifully for years to come. The best flooring trends aren’t just stylish now, they’re the materials, textures and…

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]]> Is natural fibre flooring actually more sustainable?  https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2026/02/is-natural-flooring-actually-more-sustainable/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:44:17 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=5043 Rooted in nature, natural fibre flooring has long held its place as a leading design choice, and now more than ever, as many of us make the move towards more sustainable living and lifestyle choices. With more and more people intrigued by natural flooring, it’s no surprise that people are curious about what makes it…

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]]> Our Wool Month Edit for 2025: Celebrating Wool Carpets, Rugs & Runners https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2025/10/our-wool-month-edit-for-2025/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:34:29 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=4921 It’s that time of year again to celebrate all things wool and the beautiful fibres nature gives us.  This October, we’re shining a spotlight on our partnership with Campaign For Wool. And this year is extra special, as we celebrate 15 years since the Campaign For Wool was initiated by their Patron, HM King Charles…

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]]> Carpet Spring Clean https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2023/05/carpet-spring-clean/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2023/05/carpet-spring-clean/#respond Mon, 15 May 2023 04:29:59 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=4022 it’s spring and time for experts’ tips to refresh your flooring. From five-minute refreshes to weekend projects, here are our easy spring-cleaning hacks you can try

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]]> https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2023/05/carpet-spring-clean/feed/ 0 MAGNIFICENT DESIGN https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2022/07/magnificent-design/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2022/07/magnificent-design/#respond Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:39:24 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=3773 View the wonderful work of two of our creative collaborators Margo Selby and Louisa Knapp at the ‘Magnificent Design' exhibition at The Museum of Carpet.

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]]> https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2022/07/magnificent-design/feed/ 0 WE LOVE WOOL, DO EWE? https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2021/10/the-campaign-for-wools-wool-week-choosewool/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2021/10/the-campaign-for-wools-wool-week-choosewool/#respond Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:22:07 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=3576 We love wool, its textures and warmth, sustainability, and style. Each year Alternative champions this wonder fibre during The Campaign for Wool’s Wool Week supported by HRH The Prince of Wales.

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]]> https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2021/10/the-campaign-for-wools-wool-week-choosewool/feed/ 0 NATURAL BEAUTY https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2021/02/natural-beauty/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2021/02/natural-beauty/#respond Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:14:27 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=3436 We caught up with the British influencer Sinead Crowe to discuss her style inspirations and natural beauty at home.

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]]> https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2021/02/natural-beauty/feed/ 0 25 years of Alternative Flooring https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2020/10/alternative-flooring-celebrating-25-years/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2020/10/alternative-flooring-celebrating-25-years/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:50:28 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=3328 25 years of fabulous flooring with Lorna Haigh, the creative and marketing director at Alternative Flooring.

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]]> https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2020/10/alternative-flooring-celebrating-25-years/feed/ 0 NOBLE ISLE https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2020/09/noble-isle/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2020/09/noble-isle/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2020 16:53:39 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=3272 We caught up with Noble Isle to chat about their engaging and authentic story. Like us, this is an award–winning British brand with a shared love of sustainably and natural ingredients.

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