Photography: Dave Wheeler
Whether you’re ready to splurge, or you’d rather be economical, there are tricks to updating your flooring that can transform the look feel of a room and make it feel fresh and beautiful again.
Oak and Orange designers, Heather and Sarah have spent over a decade decorating homes for families, creating stylish and modern spaces from floor to the ceiling. “Interior design is a passion we both share,” they agree. “And we love that we can bounce ideas off each other.”
Their satisfaction comes from starting with a creative vision and the reward of seeing it through to fruition. “We source most of our inspiration from Instagram and Pinterest, but it’s not always interior images that we draw inspiration from. It can be nature, clothing, resorts and even restaurants, it’s about creating a feeling when you walk into the home at the end.”
Here, Heather and Sarah share some of their advice for transforming your space, even on a budget:
1. Use rugs to add warmth and comfort
“Rugs are a fabulous way to transform the look of any room. We love that if you’re renting or don’t have options to change your flooring an oversized rug can create the change you are desiring. You can transform dark flooring to light flooring with a rug,” says Heather and Sarah. “One of our favorite cost-effective materials from Andersens are their rugs. And the best thing is you can roll it up and take it with you to your next home when you move.”
2. Refresh your interiors with plants
“We love styling with large pots and indoor plants, just make sure you do some research before you choose a plant so that it thrives.” For low-light corners, good indoor plant choices include the pretty Peace Lily, the hardy Zanzibar Gem and the Snake Plant.
3. Get expert help to make the job easier
“It can be very overwhelming when renovating and sometimes it’s hard to know where to start,” say Heather and Sarah.
“Our piece of advice is to always get help from the experts. Not every type of flooring is going to be an option depending on your home. You may wish to choose new flooring that can be laid directly over the top rather than selecting one that requires you to rip up what’s already there. Andersens can help with these decisions and give you the advice you need to make the best selections that could potentially save you time and money.”
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