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Fix it Simple floor solutions
Foot soldiers Transform one of your home’s major surfaces speedily with a quick flooring fix
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Many vinyl and laminate planks convincingly mimic real timber, and can even be laid in a herringbone pattern
Words Louise Tigchelaar. Photography (opposite) Gap Interiors/Julien Fernandez; (top) Cath Muscat; (below) James Moffatt, styling Tilly Roberts. Some photographs feature products from suppliers other than Bunnings. Martina Hayes (martinahayes.com.au).
f daggy flooring is letting down the side, raising your interiors game might be easier than you think. For a more complete resolution than simply adding a rug, there are many quick-fix DIY solutions to choose from in vinyl and laminate. “Vinyl planks and tiles come in a great variety of colours, patterns and timber looks, and can create a classy and budget-friendly solution for everybody, even renters,” says interior designer Martina Hayes. “It’s a great way to add your own personality and a pop of colour.”
