pattern Archives | The Alternative Blog https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/tag/pattern-2/ Blog title Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:58:52 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.8 How to Decorate with Pattern and Get It Right https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2026/09/how-to-decorate-with-pattern-and-get-it-right/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:41:57 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=5301 Pattern has the power to bring an interior to life, adding colour, character and joy and there are so many beautiful ways to make it your own. Stripes, herringbone, diamond weaves or even leopard print; there’s a pattern for every interior style. At Alternative Flooring we love how beautiful designs can inspire from the floor…

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]]> Alternative Flooring’s Creative Director Talks Designs & Trends https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2025/03/alternative-floorings-creative-director-talks-designs-trends/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2025/03/alternative-floorings-creative-director-talks-designs-trends/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:30:08 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=4778 Go behind the scenes with our Creative Director, Lorna Haigh, as she shares the inspirations, trends, and future direction of Alternative Flooring. From the evolution of colour to the art of designing bold, textured carpets, discover her insider perspective on what makes our collections truly unique. What do you love most about your role as…

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]]> https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2025/03/alternative-floorings-creative-director-talks-designs-trends/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 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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]]> https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2024/09/get-the-look-english-country-charm/feed/ 0 Colour Me Happy with Terian Tilston https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2022/03/colour-me-happy-with-terian-tilston/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2022/03/colour-me-happy-with-terian-tilston/#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2022 13:28:12 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=3707 Interior Designer Terian Tilston shares with us the secrets of creating a happy, functional and affordable interior at home.

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]]> https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2022/03/colour-me-happy-with-terian-tilston/feed/ 1 Alternative Cottage Charm with Kemi Lawson https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2020/11/alternative-cottage-charm-with-kemi-lawson/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2020/11/alternative-cottage-charm-with-kemi-lawson/#respond Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:06:17 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=3359 Colour and texture with a splash of Nigerian and Jamaican heritage best describe Kemi’s home style. Here’s our Q&A with Kemi, founder and editor of Cottage Noir...

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]]> https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2020/11/alternative-cottage-charm-with-kemi-lawson/feed/ 0 BOLD BRITISH DESIGN https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2020/07/bold-british-design/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2020/07/bold-british-design/#respond Mon, 13 Jul 2020 12:27:34 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=3253 Emilio Pimentel-Reid talks to us about his brilliant new book Bold British Design.

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]]> https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2020/07/bold-british-design/feed/ 0 NEW YEAR, NEW FUN https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2020/01/new-year-new-fun-new-year-projects/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2020/01/new-year-new-fun-new-year-projects/#comments Mon, 13 Jan 2020 14:45:30 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=3120 Make your home happy! Our easy tips to refresh your interiors after the festivities.

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]]> https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2019/11/the-new-mix-match/feed/ 0 Art without walls: an Alternative wool experience at Britain’s first dedicated sculpture park https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2019/08/an-alternative-wool-experience/ https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/2019/08/an-alternative-wool-experience/#comments Thu, 15 Aug 2019 10:17:38 +0000 https://www.alternativeflooring.com/blog/?p=2990 Art without walls: an Alternative experience at Britain's first dedicated sculpture park. Read our exclusive interview with Amanda Peach from Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) and find out how the 'Waterlake' runner by Ella Doran for Alternative Flooring was created.

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