When updating your home, a paint refresh may nod to a passing trend, and accessories might add a fleeting flair, but the floor is the foundation on which everything else builds. That's why choosing the right flooring is the most important design decision you can make.
Whether you want flooring to create a design statement or to introduce subtle tones and texture, the choice you make will have a big impact on your room scheme. It's reassuring to know that luxury vinyl tile (LVT) specialist Karndean Designflooring has leveraged the latest technology to bring you stylish, high-performance designs inspired by the beauty of stone and wood.
Take your pick from an impressive range, including superbly realistic wood planks, intricately detailed quarried slate and smoothly elegant marble, then select a smart layering pattern, such as geometric parquet, a random tile effect, or a striking border – the choice is yours.
With the advantage of being warm and comfortable underfoot, hard-wearing, waterproof and easy to clean, Karndean makes a superbly practical alternative to the natural material. It's also ideally suited to underfloor heating and comes with a lifetime guarantee to bring added peace of mind.
A Karndean floor is also versatile enough to work in all types of house styles. Whether you have a Scandi-minimalist townhouse, a modern country cottage, or a chic urban apartment, a floor from Karndean is highly practical, being easy to clean, waterproof and suitable for use with underfloor heating. Flexible, contemporary, stylish and modern, a Karndean floor is, above all, beautiful. The perfect building block to a smart contemporary home.
Here are five of my favorite Karndean flooring designs to help inspire your next step toward a beautifully styled home from the ground up.
1. Invite timeless luxury to the contemporary living room
Add enduring elegance and everyday practicality to your home with Karndean’s Dove Artisan Oak, a luxury vinyl floor designed to emulate the soft, natural beauty of lightly weathered oak. With its pale grey tones and authentic grain detail, this floor adds a calming, contemporary feel to kitchens, bathrooms, and open-plan living spaces.
Crafted for modern life, Dove Artisan Oak is not only visually stunning but also highly durable, resistant to scuffs, stains, and spills. It’s easy to clean, fully waterproof, and compatible with underfloor heating, making it as functional as it is stylish. Whether you're renovating a sleek urban apartment or refreshing a country kitchen, this versatile design brings warmth, character, and long-lasting comfort underfoot.
2. Create warmth in a serene, modern bathroom
Duxbury Acacia by Karndean offers a rich, warm finish inspired by natural acacia wood, bringing depth and character to any space. Its distinctive grain detail and variation in tone create a sophisticated yet inviting aesthetic, ideal for both classic and contemporary interiors.
Crafted in durable luxury vinyl, this floor combines beauty with practicality – it's easy to maintain, resistant to scuffs and stains, and fully compatible with underfloor heating. Whether you're refreshing a bathroom, kitchen, or open-plan living space, Duxbury Acacia delivers the perfect balance of warmth, style, and everyday performance – a refined foundation for modern living.
3. Replicate the cool feeling of stone in a kitchen
Inspired by natural Italian stone, Sabbia Ceppo by Karndean brings soft, organic texture and understated elegance to your interiors. With its gentle sandy tones and realistic stone detailing, this luxury vinyl tile is both stylish and practical – easy to clean, durable, and perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces alike. A timeless foundation for a calm, contemporary home.
4. Invite comfort underfoot in a bedroom
Karndean’s Cocoa Limed Oak brings depth and warmth to any interior with its rich chocolate tones and subtle limed finish. Perfect for adding a touch of rustic elegance, this luxury vinyl flooring combines timeless wood grain detail with the durability and practicality Karndean is known for. Waterproof, easy to maintain, and compatible with underfloor heating, it’s an ideal choice for cosy bedrooms, busy kitchens, and every space in between. A beautiful foundation for classic and contemporary homes alike.
5. Discover the perfect hard-wearing option for a hall
With its cool grey tones and authentic limestone texture, Lunar Limestone by Karndean offers a refined, contemporary take on natural stone flooring. This luxury vinyl tile combines timeless style with everyday practicality – it's durable, easy to maintain, and comfortable underfoot. Ideal for high-traffic spaces, such as hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces, it brings a clean, modern look to any home while standing up beautifully to busy family life.
To see and feel your favourite designs, you can order up to six free samples from Karndean’s online shop, or visit a UK-wide retail stockist. Find your nearest Karndean stockist at kardean.com/far.
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