In tiled areas I like to see tiled skirting,. However I would consider the style of the Front door and staircase and the door frames. If the over all look is contemporary tiled skirting will look great. Are you having wood or tiled skirting in the living and dining area. I would have the same in the hallway as the other living areas

We're mid rennovation and currently having big floor level dramas too. Want to retro fit underfloor heating but need a similar floor level to the existing suspended floor boards and the new extension. It's really tricky! Personally I wouldn't do lvt herringbone as for me it would never look as good as the real deal. I'd go for another vinyl pattern or possibly engineered wood planks. There's some lovely examples of unique thresholds on here and Pinterest so you could be creative and make a feature of the join area.

Thanks Sonia. I like the top image - we were thinking of dark units with light worktops, some natural oak elements and F&B amonite walls. I think getting the natural wood element will warm things up.

Hello! It looks like you put a lot of effort into the design of your new home, which is fantastic. Concrete is indeed chilly underfoot, and a few essential changes could make a significant impact. Here are some considerations for your floor: 1. The first and most effective, in my opinion, is a mix of underfloor heating and floor screed. Since you're working with a concrete foundation, one of the most effective ways to keep your flooring warm is to install underfloor heating. This works especially well with a well laid floor screed, which helps to uniformly distribute heat over your flooring. Not only does this keep the floor warm, but it also improves the overall comfort of your living space. It works especially well with LVT because the equal heat dispersion keeps the floor at a pleasant temperature. Applying a layer of floor screed over your concrete base before laying down LVT or laminate adds an extra layer of insulation. This means that your floors will feel warmer to the touch, and the screed can also help create a smoother, more lasting surface for your flooring by removing any irregularities in the concrete that may compromise the quality of the LVT or laminate. 2. When we talk about design, half carpet, half laminate is probably the best solution here. Mixing carpet and laminate can be very effective, but a clear delineation is required to make the transition appear deliberate rather than a compromise. The idea is to select complementary colours and textures. If you're concerned about aesthetics, using a single type of flooring across the space, such as LVT or laminate, may be more cohesive, especially if you have an effective heating solution underneath. If ease of cleaning is important, especially with a newborn, laminate or LVT is the way to go in the dining room. You can still create a cosy living environment by layering a large area rug over the LVT, giving you the best of both worlds: comfort and functionality. I'd recommend contacting Next Level, these guys are experts at this topic and can provide specialised guidance. Hope this helps!