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FLOORS & WALLS

The new paint shades being announced for 2023 and we want to talk colour and carpet and get ahead of the trends.

MAGNIFICENT DESIGN

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.

Emily Murray Interior Designer Stairs

An Alternative Home: The Pink House, the next chapter…

Emily Murray, founder and editor of the award-winning blog and brand The Pink House explores new parts of her home, talking interiors, colour and carpet.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

We’re talking SHOW ME MY ROOM with Kirsty Barton, Alternative’s digital guru and one of the creative folk behind our brilliant new visualiser for floors.

MID-CENTURY MODERN

Discover the beauty of Mid-Century Modern design and get inspired by our Alternative Rug Stars, Keith and Mark AKA Mini Moderns.

The Big Sleep: Why bedrooms love carpet with Lorna Haigh

As we start to wrap up for winter, we thought this is the perfect time to discover why bedrooms love carpets.

Discover the coolest carpet collaborations

Lorna Haigh, head of creative and marketing at Alternative Flooring is making carpet cool. She has scouted some of the UK’s best designers who have added great British pattern to the award-winning Quirky B collection.

Christmas Collage

In the lead up to Christmas, this winter we need some cosy colour and pattern on the chilly, grey days to warm our homes, lift our spirits and have some fun.