Although the products used for a commercial flooring application may be different to those in many residential uses, one thing remains the same: it must be fit for purpose. That’s the message from Harrisons Carpet Hastings franchise owner, Jeff Burson, who says it’s still vital to quiz building and business owners on their key requirements before helping them choose the right flooring.

The simple equation to choosing the right type of flooring for your home involves weighing up and balancing three factors: lifestyle, look and practicalities. Carpet, laminate and vinyl options all tick certain boxes for different households. Considerations can include budget, comfort level, sunlight exposure, high-use areas, existing interior design, children and pets. So, it’s important to understand the benefits of each style of flooring before making your decision.

After 15 years in the business, New Plymouth-based Harrisons Carpet franchise owner Peter Brisco says the latest trend is for kitchen renovations – possibly because renovation shows are about as popular as cooking shows. However, there’s still plenty of interest in bathrooms, living spaces and bedrooms and adding value to these rooms as well.

Laying carpet in your garage is a great way to turn it into a multi-purpose space.

When someone contacts Harrisons Carpet to arrange a consultation with one of our flooring experts, they tend to know the space they want to be carpeted, and the budget they have to spend, but are usually in the dark about how far their money will stretch.

Bold, dark and beautiful tones were seen at this year's Milan Design Week

Creating a dramatic display of foliage indoors is an extremely stylish way to introduce more greenery into your home, whether you have your plants hanging, cascading or placed on a surface they will add interest and colour to any home.

There are over 4,000,000 people in New Zealand, and most of them live in homes that feature carpet. Most of those homes have quite a few rooms and a range of different colour schemes.