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Flooring Design Dilemma Hallways

Suggestions for floor covering in communal hallway, please.

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

Hi all

Our communal hallway's tired carpet needs replacing.

The hallway has recently been painted, walls in Dulux Polished Pebble and doors and handrail in F&B Pigeon.

The hallway is North facing (daylight from window above front door) and atm it looks a bit cool/cold (but not too bad) so

we're looking for something with 'warmth'.

Budget, hard wearing and sound insulation are all factors.

What can you suggest?

Thanks!

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5 years ago

Sisal is lovely, but I think you need to think about how to clean going forward. I'd stick to a good quality carpet for the stairs and your LVT for the Hallway.

Re the LVT.......going for something with a pattern or textured look will hide the dirt. We have Karndean Van Gogh. During the day we all troll in and out constantly including the two dogs and it's great.

You could go for a pattern:- Harvey Maria - Hardwicke range There are several shades here that go with your F&B Pigeon:-

I like the Pear Tree Green. You could then follow with a dark grey carpet to pick up on the line around the pattern in the same colour.

Or Amtico Decor also has some life and will look good in a Victorian Hallway.

Lastly, do get rid of the black plastic framed pictures and red shelf...................... replace with a 'large as you can get' ornate mirror to bounce around some light from the front door, over the top of a narrow console table.

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E D
Original Author
5 years ago
...bump...
T Gray
5 years ago
May be an odd suggestion but could you use vinyl? I was thinking from an easy to clean point of view.
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Jonathan
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In my opinion you need a polypropylene loop/Berber carpet which ticks the box for hardwearing and cost effective. If you want to have a more luxurious look and spend a little more then a twist would look good (but not be as hard wearing). I am also of the opinion that In a featureless room a plain carpet can look cheap- furthermore patterns do hide dirty marks. For additional sound insulation spend on a quality underlay.

https://www.flooringsuperstore.com/highlands-trent.html

https://www.flooringsuperstore.com/classis-tartan-black-tan.html
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Carolina
5 years ago
Yes, I was thinking the same. LVT woodlook perhaps? With a neutral coloured carpet on the stairs?

Maybe this funky design by John Lewis, with a wool/polypropylene carpet in a warm, light shade?
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Carolina
5 years ago
Or:
E D
Original Author
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Thanks so much guys.

Hadn't thought of vinyl/LVT. Love the idea of two different coverings. Guess linoleum (tiles) are a good option too? We used to have it on several floors and liked it a lot.

I am worried though two different materials may add quite a bit to the cost. What do you think? Different installing disciplines etc...

Yes, will go for good underlay under the carpet. Apparently, the weight of the carpet has an effect on insulation too (makes sense...).

Was also hoping to get some advice on what colour (not) to go for, considering current paint colours and aspect. I favour natural colours like C's second carpet suggestion.
Antonia H
5 years ago
LVT would be a good shout. Helps you manage dirty shoes and any doormat won't slip unlike with carpet
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E D
Original Author
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
The more I think about it, the more I like the idea of vinyl on the flat entrance floor and carpet on the stairs.

Brilliant idea, Carolina.

love the design you picked, reminds me of MC Escher's work which I was fascinated by as a child.

Do you think it will work in our narrow space as well? I feel it probably will, after all I like Victorian tiles in narrow hallways..

I also found this which has the benefit of being a thicker quality and coming with a 20 years warranty. But without the illusion of 3D :)

Thoughts?
Juliet Docherty
5 years ago
Il like the idea of LVT on the hall as you don't need to faff with the skirting boards to fit it. Something natural like sisal or looks like sisal would work on the stairs. Real sisal is pricey but wears so well and doesn't age or flatten like carpet. I get mine from Ollerton carpets, they delivery it cut if you want but you need a fitter.
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Carolina
5 years ago
Hey, it was no coincidence that I picked that design, you know :-D I think the pattern will work well in a narrow hallway. But I like the one you picked too. Less of a wow factor, but it's modern and different from the usual wood- or tiles look.
E D
Original Author
5 years ago
I like sisal a lot, colourhappy, but I'll have to see how far my co-freehholders are willing to go budget wise.
E D
Original Author
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Thanks MATH, lovely suggestions. We've tried a console table before (it was actually a hall stand with mirror) but because the floor is not quite flat where it meets the wall, it always wobbled and couldn't be placed level. A shelf also means the floor is easier to vacuum.
E D
Original Author
5 years ago
Re flooring, I've given it more thought and even though I really like the idea of two different kinds (vinyl and carpet) I unfortunately think we have to stick to carpet only.

That's because the floor of the entrance hall is actually on the 'upper ground floor'. There is living space underneath it (the 'lower ground floor'). This means we'll need to soundproof the hallway floor as best as we can.

So... more suggestions please :) , sorry...
E D
Original Author
5 years ago
Maybe even some mock ups? Or am I asking for too much now?... :)

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