Maximalist flooring ideas for 2025

Maximalist interior design is a bold and expressive style that layers vibrant colours, patterns and textures to create a visually rich space.

Some industry experts suggest maximalist décor is making a comeback in 2025. Several flooring ideas add a maximalist design to a room.

Large geometric shape luxury vinyl tiles featuring large diamonds, hexagrams or trapezoids in bright colours add dramatic style to large rooms and hallways.

Mixing carpet tiles of different bold colours creates vibrant checkerboard patterns that add visual appeal. You may choose to experiment with unusual colour pairings such as mustard and teal or burgundy with pink. If you prefer hard floor surfaces, install vinyl tiles in several colours, but when doing this it’s wise to use varying shades of the same colour. For instance, create a blue floor that changes from cool sky blue to dark navy.

For those who like the natural look of wood flooring but still want a maximalist feel, try parquet flooring using different dark and light timbers laid in chevron, herringbone or other dramatic geometric patterns that look almost three dimensional.

A simple way to add maximalist design to an existing floor is to use bold colours and patterned rugs.

Maximalist design works better in large rooms. In smaller spaces, however, use more subdued flooring designs featuring medium-scale patterns or fewer bold colours. Solid colour furniture works best with maximalist flooring. Homeowners can add texture with velvet or leather furniture.

Contact a local flooring retailer in Chester, Wrexham or North Wales for more maximalist flooring ideas.

Carpets are coming back in 2025

Over the past few years, many households have installed hard flooring and thrown their old carpets away. According to the interior design service website Decorilla, carpets are making a comeback in 2025.

The designers at Decorilla say the carpets that will be popular in 2025 have rich colours, bold patterns and are highly textured. Colourful geometric patterns and jewel tones add vibrancy to a room, whilst also adding a warm and cosy atmosphere. Decorilla advises using carpets in rooms where you want the emphasis to be on comfort such as bedrooms and living rooms. Use colours and patterns that go with the existing room shades, but let them create a new style layer that adds more interest.

Another design trend for 2025 is to mix flooring materials to highlight different areas of a room. Some schools do this to designate quiet areas from more active ones. In the home, for example, laminate flooring can be used to highlight a home working office space in a living room with carpets used in relaxing areas. Designer Paula Dixon explains the impact of mixed flooring:

"Mixing materials on floors introduces a layer of depth and visual intrigue … integrating these diverse materials creates a refined design that reflects a more considered approach."

To see the latest rich colour and bold pattern carpet ranges, contact your local carpet retailer in Wrexham, North Wales or Chester. If you have ditched your carpets for hard floors, it could be time to bring carpets back into your home again.

How to dry carpets after a flood

Flooding in the UK, unfortunately, is an increasingly common occurrence.

Flood water can damage carpets in residential and commercial properties, but after the flood, but there is a chance that the carpets may still be used, provided the following actions are undertaken.

Firstly, remove all the furniture from the room to fully reveal the carpet. As soon as possible, extract the water. This can be done with a pump, or some carpet cleaners can suck water. A carpet cleaner may take a while as it must be emptied several times, but it should get the job done. If you don't own a pump or carpet cleaner, you can hire them.

To prevent lingering odours, use an air scrubber machine which removes particles and odours that float in the air. Use an air mover and a dehumidifier to further dry out the carpet. These machines can be hired.

Roll back the carpet and check the condition of the subfloor, which also may need drying out. The underlay may be wet as well.

If the flood water contains sewage, there is a danger of contamination, which is a health risk. It is best to seek professional help to fix this. You will also need the waste pipes checked for leaks.

If any of the carpets are irreparably damaged and unusable, you will need to buy new ones from a carpet retailer in Chester or North Wales. The cost of new carpets may be covered by your home contents insurance.

New Year carpet care tips for 2025

Carpets may suffer during the Christmas period from melting candles, dropped chocolates, spilt wine and other remnants from the seasonal celebrations.

A renowned expert on cleaning has revealed his top tips for caring for carpets after Christmas. James King, DeluxeMaid's operations manager, has a simple tip for dealing with a carpet that looks flat and lifeless. He advises using a fork from the kitchen to gently rake through the fibres to fluff them up.

He also recommends using an ice cube on chewing gum that sticks to carpets. Let the ice cube sit on the gum for a few minutes, then simply scrape off the gum with a spoon or blunt knife.

If the carpet smells off, add a few drops of essential oils to baking soda and sprinkle on the carpet. After around half an hour vacuum the carpet, and it should then smell fresh and fragrant.

If rugs and carpets have wrinkles or creases, a steam iron run over a tea towel or cloth should smooth them out. James King says:

"I’ve used it for those folded spots and I love how quickly it smooths things out."

For stubborn wine, chocolate, food and other stains that are difficult to remove, the carpet will likely need deep cleaning. This can be done with a carpet cleaning machine and specialist carpet cleaning solution or hire a professional carpet cleaning service.

With careful regular vacuuming and cleaning, quality carpets in North Wales homes should last for many Christmases, even in high footfall areas.

Why is cleaning carpets still important in 2025?

Anyone who has stood barefoot on a deep pile luxury carpet knows how luxurious the feeling is. However, if you don't get around to cleaning it after much use, this feeling will disappear quickly. In this blog, we’re investigating why cleaning your carpet should still be a major priority of yours.

The main problem with a dirty carpet is the health hazard, not from the carpet itself, but what gathers in it, including dust mites, mould spores, dust and debris. Most of the things floating in the air eventually land on the carpet. This is a danger to health and is especially harmful to people who suffer from allergies.

Apart from being a health hazard, a carpet that is never cleaned looks bad. When walking on a dirty carpet, fibres twist together to make the carpet seem worn out.

Some manufacturers' warranties for carpets are invalid if the carpet is not deep cleaned at least annually. Homes with children and pets should consider a wet clean every six months.

Regular vacuuming will remove most dirt and debris, but a deep clean will remove trapped dirt. This should be done at least once a year by a professional carpet cleaning service or with a carpet cleaning machine and a specialist cleaning solution. You can hire a cleaning machine if you don't want the expense of buying one.

After a deep clean make sure the carpet is frequently vacuumed and consider a no-shoes rule to prevent dirt from outside contaminating the carpet.

If the carpet is very worn beyond the ability of a deep clean to restore it, this is probably the time for new carpets for your home. A carpet retailer near Chester would be able to help you secure such an item for your home.