British Wool Archives | The Alternative Blog https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/tag/british-wool/ Blog title Wed, 06 May 2026 16:34:13 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 Inside Rachel Steven’s Approach to Her Statement Staircase https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2026/05/inside-rachel-stevens-approach-to-her-statement-staircase/ Wed, 06 May 2026 10:29:00 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=5213 We had the pleasure recently to work with S Club 7 royalty, Rachel Stevens, to help her create a beautiful, statement staircase in her chic and sophisticated home as part of her latest renovations, documented on her Instagram account.  We sat down with Rachel to find out a little bit more about her design decisions…

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]]> Texture Takes the Lead in Binky’s Home Renovation with Alternative Flooring https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2025/11/texture-takes-the-lead-in-binkys-home-renovation-with-alternative-flooring/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:34:10 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=4955 Binky Felstead,  known for her days on Made In Chelsea, is swapping the TV screen for interior design as she renovates her family home, filled with character and charm. We had the pleasure of working with Binky to bring an abundance of natural texture into her home with our beautiful Wool carpets, which you may…

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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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]]> 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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]]> Fall Into Style With These Top Interior Trends For Autumn https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2024/10/fall-into-style-with-these-top-interior-trends-for-autumn/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2024/10/fall-into-style-with-these-top-interior-trends-for-autumn/#respond Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:36:49 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=4604 Turn your home into a cosy sanctuary as the warm breeze of the British summer gives way to the often wet and crisp air of autumn. Embrace the change by layering soft textures with rich, warm tones for an atmospheric autumnal escape, and with our top interior trends for autumn, transform your home into the…

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]]> https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2024/10/fall-into-style-with-these-top-interior-trends-for-autumn/feed/ 0 The Bedroom Renovation of Dreams https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2024/06/the-bedroom-renovation-of-dreams/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2024/06/the-bedroom-renovation-of-dreams/#respond Fri, 21 Jun 2024 17:30:41 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=4498 Sandra Baker, known as the  @_the_idle_hands to her followers on Instagram, is admired for her keen eye for interior styling, beautifully documented through her aesthetically pleasing posts on her profile and blog. Characterised by vintage florals, elegant wallpapers and pops of colour, Sandra has caught the attention of a dedicated audience. Her passion for DIY…

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]]> https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2024/06/the-bedroom-renovation-of-dreams/feed/ 0 A Carpet of Curiosity https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2023/11/a-carpet-of-curiosity/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2023/11/a-carpet-of-curiosity/#comments Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:03:15 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=4325 Quirky Curiosity is a new richly patterned wool carpet, boldly coloured and intricate in nature. It joins Alternative’s award-winning Quirky collection created in collaboration with some of our best-loved interior decorators, textile artists and design students. This design is by Aamina Desai (BA Hons Textiles Design, University of Central Lancashire) the winner of Alternative Flooring…

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]]> https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2023/11/a-carpet-of-curiosity/feed/ 1 CELEBRATION TIME https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2021/03/celebration-time-with-alternative-flooring-and-british-wool-design-winner/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2021/03/celebration-time-with-alternative-flooring-and-british-wool-design-winner/#respond Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:31:35 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=3454 Lily Mullen, the winner of The Bradford Textiles Society Competition sponsored by Alternative Flooring and British Wool, tells us the inspiring story behind creating her design and what this award means to her.

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]]> https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2021/03/celebration-time-with-alternative-flooring-and-british-wool-design-winner/feed/ 0 The Pink House and her new Patterned Carpet https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2018/05/the-pink-house/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2018/05/the-pink-house/#respond Tue, 08 May 2018 10:48:22 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=2240 Emily Murray is the founder and editor of The Pink House, an award-winning interiors blog. Emily has chosen our Quirky B Liberty Fabrics Capello Shell patterned carpet for her bedroom, so we thought it’s time to pay a visit.

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