bespoke runners Archives | The Alternative Blog https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/tag/bespoke-runners/ Blog title Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:00:06 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 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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]]> How To Update Your Home For Autumn https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2025/10/how-to-update-your-home-for-autumn/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:58:58 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=4957 As days get shorter and the nights turn darker, our homes become havens of comfort and warmth. Autumn has truly arrived and what better way to welcome the chilly air than by drawing inspiration from the latest seasonal trends? Read on as we delve into the most inviting autumn trends for 2025, sparking new ideas…

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]]> Anywhere Ca-rPET Diamond: The Eco Story of Plastic Bottles https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2025/09/anywhere-ca-rpet-diamond-the-eco-story-of-plastic-bottles/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2025/09/anywhere-ca-rpet-diamond-the-eco-story-of-plastic-bottles/#comments Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:07:22 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=4901 Plastic is one of the most widely disposed materials in the world. According to wastedirect.co.uk “in 2025 the majority of plastic waste ends up in landfill, with a significant amount also polluting the ocean.” With clever design, post-consumer plastic can be transformed and recycled into something entirely new.  With this in mind we’re delighted to…

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]]> https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2025/09/anywhere-ca-rpet-diamond-the-eco-story-of-plastic-bottles/feed/ 2 How to Design a Bespoke Rug From the Comfort of Your Home https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2025/07/how-to-design-a-bespoke-rug-from-the-comfort-of-your-home/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2025/07/how-to-design-a-bespoke-rug-from-the-comfort-of-your-home/#respond Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:23:32 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=4859 This month marked the launch of our new and improved Make Me A Rug – an interactive tool designed to enhance the creative design process behind our bespoke rug service. Making going bespoke more accessible than ever, whether you’re a passionate interiors enthusiast or simply dipping your toes in for the first time. No experience…

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]]> https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2025/07/how-to-design-a-bespoke-rug-from-the-comfort-of-your-home/feed/ 0 Easy Ways to Refresh Your Home For Summer – Influencer Approved https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2025/06/easy-ways-to-refresh-your-home-for-summer-influencer-approved/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2025/06/easy-ways-to-refresh-your-home-for-summer-influencer-approved/#respond Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:07:15 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=4814 With longer days and brighter mornings ahead, there’s no better time to give our homes a much-needed seasonal refresh. We asked some of our favourite interior influencers for their top easy ways to refresh your home for summer. Read on for inspiring trends and clever ideas to brighten up your living spaces and make the…

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]]> https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2025/06/easy-ways-to-refresh-your-home-for-summer-influencer-approved/feed/ 0 The Story Behind Textile Artisan Ray & The Studio Borders https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2025/02/the-story-behind-textile-artisan-ray-the-studio-borders/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2025/02/the-story-behind-textile-artisan-ray-the-studio-borders/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:20:17 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=4739 Recently we introduced a new exclusive range of 30 Studio Borders, available as part of our bespoke Make Me A Rug service, giving customers more ways than ever before to customise their rugs and runners. Combining intricate weaves and beautiful colour palettes, these designs take personalisation to a new level.  Behind every stitch, every texture,…

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]]> https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2025/02/the-story-behind-textile-artisan-ray-the-studio-borders/feed/ 0 Embracing 2025: The Trends Transforming Interiors https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2024/12/embracing-2025-the-trends-transforming-interiors/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2024/12/embracing-2025-the-trends-transforming-interiors/#respond Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:18:44 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=4690 As we step into 2025, the world of interiors is experiencing a resurgence of character, charm, and individuality. Next year’s trends draw on a mix of nostalgia, bold statements, and artisanal craftsmanship to create spaces that feel personal, grounded, and full of life. Dive into the key interior trends for 2025 and discover how our…

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]]> https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2024/12/embracing-2025-the-trends-transforming-interiors/feed/ 0 How Wayne Perrey Transformed His 1930s Home With Anywhere Ca-rPET https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2024/11/how-wayne-perrey-transformed-his-1930s-home-with-anywhere-ca-rpet/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2024/11/how-wayne-perrey-transformed-his-1930s-home-with-anywhere-ca-rpet/#respond Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:33:57 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=4659 Wayne Perrey, known as the TV Carpenter for BBC Morning Live and ITV Love Your Weekend, has recently completed a full refurbishment of his family’s beautiful 1930s semi-detached house in Chislehurst. You might have even spotted his renovation recently  in The Sunday Times Home Magazine as part of Wayne’s weekly column.  We had the pleasure…

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]]> https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2024/11/how-wayne-perrey-transformed-his-1930s-home-with-anywhere-ca-rpet/feed/ 0 Get The Look: English Country Charm https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2024/09/get-the-look-english-country-charm/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2024/09/get-the-look-english-country-charm/#respond Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:22:47 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=4584 As the love for English Country home décor grows, the timeless charm of all things quintessentially British has captured many, inspiring a new wave of interior design. Romantic yet inviting, this cosy and relaxed style is here to stay. Picture layered textures, rustic wooden beams, floral patterns and vintage furniture – these idyllic elements (often…

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