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The Alternative Blog

THE BIGGER PICTURE

We’re talking SHOW ME MY ROOM with Kirsty Barton, Alternative’s digital guru and one of the creative folk behind our brilliant new visualiser for floors.

MID-CENTURY MODERN

Discover the beauty of Mid-Century Modern design and get inspired by our Alternative Rug Stars, Keith and Mark AKA Mini Moderns.

Discover the coolest carpet collaborations

Lorna Haigh, head of creative and marketing at Alternative Flooring is making carpet cool. She has scouted some of the UK’s best designers who have added great British pattern to the award-winning Quirky B collection.

Christmas Collage

In the lead up to Christmas, this winter we need some cosy colour and pattern on the chilly, grey days to warm our homes, lift our spirits and have some fun.

Wool Week 2015

The wonderful thing about Wool Week is that every year there is always something a little ‘alternative’ about it!

Trends v. timelessness – Ben Pentreath for Alternative Flooring

Ben Pentreath is an interior and architectural designer, shopkeeper, author and journalist. From his two design studios in the heart of London’s Bloomsbury, Ben works on a huge variety of buildings.

Six key summer looks

A round up of the key summer trends from the runways and how to transform them into our homes.

Be cool and confident with Pedlars

Pedlars is a family-run business based in North Wales with a general store and café in Notting Hill. Founder, Charlie Gladstone, shares his decorating tips about giving your home its personality .