Give your room a modern makeover with this beautiful beech flooring by Pergo

Nothing beats the soft feel of carpet underfoot and if yours has seen better days, a new floor covering can instantly give your living room a fresh new look.

The benefits are endless with a huge variety of colours, textures and designs to choose from. Look for The Carpet Foundation’s Quality Mark, which ensures high standards in luxury, comfort and wear, and take underlay and fitting costs into account.

An alternative to carpet is wooden flooring. If you have wooden floorboards in good condition, a sander from a tool hire shop can stain and varnish them to create a natural, organic look. Otherwise there are many laminate options, which are easy to lay and maintain. Some are scratch and impact resistant with a sound-reducing underlay.