A stylish renovation. When a homewares store owner creates magic in her own home

With a budget in place and style in mind, Belinda chose a beautiful yet incredibly practical hybrid timber flooring. From dark and dated to fresh and current, her home is now a light and inviting haven with AquaSmart Blackbutt selected. A dreamy space to live and the perfect backdrop for her wares.

“The colour and look were very important for me. The aesthetic of my home is a lighter palette with neutrals and I knew the light flooring will tie in perfectly. It brings a freshness and openness to my home and it’s super easy to clean makes my weekly mop much more enjoyable! I love my new flooring; it has completely transformed my home.”

To complete the beautiful renovation, the carpets chosen were a textured wool pile. Belleza Orsano in Air Tunnel brings warmth underfoot while creating a sophisticated and current aesthetic. The two flooring materials offer a tasteful contrast of colour and texture while being complimentary in style and tone. A beautiful renovation from the floor, up!

Belinda is known for her tasteful and trend-driven homewares store. We asked her for some
top styling and design tips, from her house to ours.

• Mood boards. They are an excellent tool for you to visualise and bring everything
  together. It just makes the process a little less overwhelming when you can see it in
  front of you.
• Don’t feel like you have to buy everything new – sometimes all you have to do is
  make some cosmetic changes. My palate slightly evolved as I was drawn to more
  neutral tones, and they still worked beautifully with my existing pieces.
• Fresh flowers are always an instant pick me up and lighting a candle too. This is
  especially important to me as I spend more time at home.
• One of my favourite decorating tools is creating vignettes of beautiful objects.
  Collecting and arranging a group on your dining table or side/ coffee table (or any
  surface really!) in the living room is an instant “pick me up”. Try some fresh blooms,
  candles and a couple of your favourite ceramic pieces.

Where can I buy carpet?

Flooring Xtra have a wide range of carpets across varying price, fibre and style categories, with stores conveniently located Australia-wide! To find your nearest Flooring Xtra store you can use our Store Finder.

How to clean carpet

Carpet can be enjoyed for many years with care and maintenance. Extend the life of your carpet by promptly attending to spills and marks. Read our Cleaning Guide for spot removal tips and cleaning.

What are the benefits of hybrid flooring?

There are many benefits of hybrid flooring that make it a great flooring choice. It looks fantastic, with many authentic timber-look styles available. It’s also durable, easy to clean and some products can be installed in wet areas.

In some states of Australia, the building regulations for Vinyl Planks, Vinyl Tiles and Hybrid flooring varies. Meaning they may not be suitable for areas requiring water resistance, such as bathrooms and toilets. We advise to always ask your local Flooring Xtra store for the correct advice regarding the local regulations. We also advise to follow the manufacturer’s recommended installation instructions and guidelines, not following the instructions could make the product not fit for purpose, for the areas being installed into and void your product warranty. To ensure you get the appropriate product for those areas, please contact your local Flooring Xtra store.