If your New Year's resolution is to smarten up your home, the hallway is a great starting point. Ideally, as the first place visitors see, your hall should be more than a dumping ground for coats and shoes; it should act as a 'taster' for the rest of the house, and have a welcoming vibe that makes guests feel instantly at ease.
 
Thankfully for our post-Christmas bank balances, giving the hall an overhaul needn't be expensive. A flooring refresh can work wonders in turning a gloomy corridor into a bright, inviting space, and at UK Flooring Direct – the country's largest online flooring supplier – you'll find a floor to suit every budget and taste, from high-quality laminate and waterproof LVT to premium engineered and solid wood. We're rounded up 5 fabulous styles that are guaranteed to take any hall from drab to fab. Not only do they tap into 2019's style trends, but they're tough enough to withstand everything family life can throw at them. 

EXTRA-WIDE PLANKS

Large-scale planks are the latest flooring look and are ideal for creating a sense of drama in open-plan living areas and larger rooms. In a beautiful golden-brown shade that will inject instant warmth into any space, Vantage Wood 14mm Laminate Flooring Sunset Oak features an authentic-looking rustic grain and 244mm extra-wide boards that are a breeze to fit thanks to a 5G click installation system. With an AC5 Commercial rating and a 35-year warranty, this stunning floor will keep its good looks for years to come, even in the most hectic of homes. £24.99 per sq m

SCANDI NOIR 

Seductive and decadent, Scandi Noir is the latest, dark twist on Scandinavian style, with deep greys and black replacing pale wood and white. It still champions simplicity and functionality, though – and ParquetVinyl Victoria Black Plank Luxury Vinyl Click Flooring definitely delivers on both counts. This stormy grey LVT floor offers a bold, contemporary update on the oak look, and features an ultra-stable rigid core that makes it likely to indent and mark. Boasting a 35-year warranty, it's safe to use with underfloor heating and in areas exposed to UV rays.£28 per sq m

COOL CHOCOLATE

2019 is going to be all about ash-toned woods, and Audacity 12mm Laminate Flooring Coastal Oak comes in a cool brown shade that complements a wealth of colours – in particular, Spiced Honey, Dulux's Colour of the Year. Its toughness and high level of water resistance makes it a great fit for hallways, kitchens and other demanding areas – its stain- and scuff-resistant surface means spills, dirt and accidents can simply be wiped away – while its 35% more stable core means it can be used across the largest of spaces without the need for unsightly room profiles. £22.49 per sq m

MODERN RUSTIC

Painting walls and woodwork brilliant white can help prevent a hallway looking dingy, but if you're looking to introduce some warmth into the scheme, Home Choice Engineered European Rustic Oak Flooring is a fantastic choice. Packed with character, its classic-size boards feature eye-catching grain markings, knots, sapwood, mineral streaks, and have been sanded smooth and finished with high-quality UV lacquer to give an attractive subtle sheen and fantastic protection against the rigours of family life. This tough floor features a three-layer construction for fantastic stability and a 2.5mm real wood wear layer for long-lasting good looks. £32.50 per sq m

COLOUR VARIATION

Planks in different shades of brown – from pale sand to chocolate – give Aqualock 12mm Laminate Flooring Harlequin Brown Oak genuine wow factor, but with added protection against moisture and spills, this striking, traditional floor is as practical as it is beautiful.  With on-trend colour variation, this look is set for big things in 2019. £19.99 per sq m
 
About UK Flooring Direct
Internet flooring retailer UK Flooring Direct is one of the UK's fastest growing private companies. Its success has been put down to offering UK consumers perhaps the largest selection of flooring options in one place.Whether solid or engineered wood, laminate or vinyl, UK Flooring Direct offers quality, style and choice and fantastic prices.

Striving to offer high-street levels of service online, the UK Flooring Direct website also offers a free samples service, room calculator and expert advice to ensure total consumer satisfaction at every level.

www.ukflooringdirect.co.uk


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For further info contact Myles at Select First (01892 459331 / myles@selectfirst.com