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Floorboards: the clever flooring solution

Floorboards have always been a popular flooring solution, and modern innovations only make them more desirable. Which option is your favourite?

Vinyl, Laminate, Hardwood, Installation

Cool alternatives to cork flooring

Cork flooring is an all-time classic that keeps coming back. And o wonder: it has several substantial benefits. Cork is soft and warm underfoot, hypoallergenic and easy to maintain, for example.

Vinyl, Laminate, Installation

The kitchen project: a look at the new floor of blogger Amber

Amber is a woman who knows what she wants — she has a fascinating and flourishing career, and an expanding shoe cabinet, and blogs about the clothes that she wears, the places that she goes and the things that she does, plus life with her partner Terry. Choosing a floor for her new kitchen was like 1, 2, 3! Or was it?

Kitchen, Laminate, Testimonials, Inspiration

A classy Quick-Step catwalk at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia

Glitter, glamour, elegance, style… You will find it all at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia. And while you’re taking in the stunning designs, perhaps your eye will be drawn to the equally stunning floor? With Quick-Step as the official sponsor, there will be plenty of opportunities to admire the items chosen specifically for this world-famous event.

Inspiration, Laminate, Vinyl, News

Jo and Karolien opt for an ‘Impressive’ master bedroom

Jo and Karolien went for the big picture: they wanted to give their spacious attic a complete make-over. Thanks to Quick-Step interior decorating advice and the latest generation laminate flooring, they were able to transform the space into an “Impressive” master bedroom.

Testimonials, Laminate, Bedroom

5 reasons why people choose laminate

Choosing a new floor isn't easy. The supply is virtually infinite these days, and every type of flooring has its own pros and cons. Increasingly, people are choosing laminate flooring, which combines the authentic look of a natural floor with many practical advantages AND a great price.

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Picking a floor: there’s more to it than just looks

Naturally we all want a nice floor that gives our home that wow factor but sometimes the practical properties of a floor covering are at least as important. Jo and Jon Hall explain: “Because one of our boys has breathing difficulties, the doctors advised us to replace his old bedroom floor. A playful combination of designs from Quick-Step’s Impressive laminate collection proved the perfect solution.”

Bedroom, Testimonials, Laminate

The effect of colour in your interior: green

Colour and the meaning behind it is very decisive for your interior. We’ve already explored red and yellow earlier, and this time we’ll be focusing on green. What effect will the colour have on your interior, and where in your home would the colour fit best?

Inspiration, Laminate, Hardwood

The effect of colour in your interior: yellow

With colour you can give different rooms their very own accent. Each colour evokes different feelings and creates a different atmosphere in a room. Are you thinking about using yellow in your interior? Here´s what yellow can do to a room…

Inspiration, Laminate, Kitchen

What colour does for your interior: red

Colour plays a key role in your interior. Not only does colour create a certain atmosphere, it can also be used to make a room appear smaller or larger. In addition, colour brings out your personality and it can influence your mood. Discover what feelings are conjured up by the colour red.

Inspiration, Laminate, Vinyl, Hardwood

Impressive Ultra: laminate for connoisseurs

Waterproof qualities, resistance to wear and tear, and an authentic, natural design make Impressive Ultra the perfect flooring for this charming delicatessen.

Testimonials, Laminate

“Fan of the warmth and natural look of wood”

At the end of 2014, Kristof, Loes and their son Ewoud left their apartment behind to move into a new, modern home. "We wanted lots of light, shades of white and natural elements in our new home," Loes says. "We also had a clear concept of what we wanted for our flooring: natural, warm wood. With the Impressive Ultra laminate collection, we brought that concept to life."

Inspiration, Laminate, Testimonials

Ethnic, c'est chique: 3 tips for an ethnically inspired interior

The world of design and interiors is currently very focused on exotic influences, foreign cultures and natural materials and patterns. Ethnic is totally in. But how should these colourful and dynamic influences be integrated in your interior? Begin by gathering up your unique holiday souvenirs and heirlooms, and follow these three tips!

Inspiration, Laminate, Hardwood

A peek inside: laminate with a rough wood look in an industrial loft apartment

The interior architect Nicky Vanden Bossche recently rolled up her sleeves and got to work on an apartment shell in an old warehouse. Her aim was to give the new home an industrial character to suit the soul of the main building. She chose a Quick-Step wood-look laminate floor to give the space an extra feeling of warmth and cosiness.

Laminate, Inspiration, Testimonials

Rough, with character: 5 aspects of the industrial trend

You´re seeing it ever more often in large cities: an old factory that’s converted into an apartment building or a hip co-working space. Instead of demolishing the building, it´s precisely the structure’s rough and distinctive elements that are carefully preserved. Exposed concrete, visible pipes and bricks walls catch the eye. Do you want a bit of history and authenticity in your home too?

Finishing, Inspiration, Laminate

Mix, match, make your floor unique

Almost everyone integrates something of his or her personality into their interior. A colour accent, decoration, the use of materials … Everyone likes to put their stamp on an interior. Want to take a further creative step and choose a personalised floor? It’s easier than it sounds!

Laminate, Inspiration, Hardwood

Imperfection vs. perfection

A perfect or an imperfect interior: on the one hand, we want a house that is perfect in every way, while on the other hand a real house will always exhibit flaws and rough edges. Quick-Step developed floors for both extremes: the Impressive collection’s perfect Scandinavian Pine and the rough, imperfect hardwood floors of the Imperio collection.

Laminate, Inspiration

Protect your floor from paint splatters

A new year, a new project. Why not finally start (re)painting that wall or ceiling you’ve been ignoring for so long. You don’t want that new colour to show up on your floor, however. Protecting it will be crucial, along with preventing your shoe soles from spreading the paint around the house. Let’s find out more.

Laminate, Vinyl, Hardwood, Maintenance

Interior design at one with nature: How it is done

Nowadays, purely natural things have gained in popularity, and that also applies to interior design. The nude & neutral trend immediately stands out because of the use of gentle, earthy colours and identifiable, unprocessed materials. Simple and sober has become very fashionable. We can already give you a few tips on how to be up-to-date with this trend.

News, Laminate, Vinyl, Hardwood, Inspiration

Are you expecting a lot of visitors? Then protect your floor the best you can!

The festive season will soon be upon us, and that means receiving a lot of visitors. So, how do you protect your flooring as much as possible at Christmas time?

Laminate, Maintenance, Vinyl