Why Update Your Flooring for Summer?

Summer is all about light, brightness, and fresh starts. Updating your flooring can instantly make a room feel airier, more spacious, and up to date. Whether you're welcoming guests, opening up your home to more natural light, or simply looking to modernise your space, a new floor can have a transformative effect. At HQ Carpets and Flooring, we offer a wide selection of materials and finishes to suit both seasonal style and year-round practicality. From cool-toned vinyl to breathable carpets and timeless herringbone designs, our summer-friendly options are easy to maintain and built to last.

Light, Natural Tones

This summer, the trend is leaning heavily toward light, natural tones that evoke a relaxed and breezy atmosphere. Shades like pale oak, sandy beige, and soft grey are increasingly popular in laminate and LVT flooring. These colours reflect more light and help rooms feel larger, especially important for smaller spaces or rooms that don’t get much natural daylight. At HQ Carpets and Flooring, our light-toned options across all ranges are ideal for creating that modern yet inviting summer aesthetic, while still offering the durability and functionality you need for everyday living.

Herringbone Flooring: Stylish and Seasonal

Herringbone flooring continues to be a major design feature, and it’s perfect for summer makeovers. Its distinctive V-shaped pattern creates a sense of movement and openness that helps brighten and visually expand any space. Whether you opt for wood-effect laminate, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), or even sheet vinyl, our herringbone options bring a sophisticated edge to your floors while still being practical and easy to maintain. At HQ Carpets and Flooring, we supply and fit a wide variety of herringbone flooring styles to suit both modern and traditional interiors, so you can enjoy timeless elegance with a seasonal twist.

Soft and Breathable Carpets

While hard flooring is popular in the summer, there’s still plenty of demand for carpets that feel light, breathable, and soft underfoot. This season, lighter neutral shades and subtle textures are trending, offering warmth without heaviness. Think loop piles, wool blends, and natural textures that add character while staying cool in the heat. Whether you're re-carpeting a bedroom or lounge, our extensive carpet collection at HQ Carpets and Flooring includes summer-friendly choices that combine style, softness, and stain resistance, perfect for everyday family life.

Stair Runners That Make a Statement

Your staircase is one of the first things people see when they enter your home, so why not give it a seasonal update? Stair runners are increasingly being used to add style, colour, and a sense of flow between floors. For summer, we’re seeing a trend towards lighter tones, natural fibres, and subtle patterns that enhance the home’s overall light and airy vibe. At HQ Carpets and Flooring, we offer bespoke stair runner fitting with a wide variety of options to suit your décor, from timeless classics to contemporary weaves. They’re not just decorative, they also improve grip and reduce noise.

Waterproof and Easy-Clean Vinyl Flooring

Vinyl flooring is a standout trend this summer thanks to its versatility, water resistance, and modern design options. Perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, and conservatories, today’s vinyl flooring combines style with functionality, especially in the warmer months when open doors and bare feet are more common. At HQ Carpets and Flooring, our vinyl range includes natural-look wood and stone finishes that are soft underfoot, slip-resistant, and incredibly easy to clean, ideal for busy homes and summer entertaining.

Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT): Durable Elegance

For those looking for both luxury and practicality, LVT flooring remains one of the top choices this summer. Its ability to replicate the appearance of real wood or stone, while offering water resistance and low maintenance, makes it ideal for open-plan living spaces that transition from indoors to outdoors. With so many colours and finishes available at HQ Carpets and Flooring, you can find an LVT style that brings light, sophistication, and durability to any room, no matter the season.

How HQ Carpets and Flooring Can Help

At HQ Carpets and Flooring, we pride ourselves on staying ahead of interior trends while offering long-lasting, practical flooring solutions tailored to your home. Our expert team will help you choose the right materials and finishes to suit your style, space, and seasonal needs. Whether you’re looking for breathable carpets, contemporary herringbone flooring, or waterproof vinyl for a kitchen refresh, we offer free consultations, expert advice, and professional installation across all our ranges. From subtle summer updates to full home renovations, HQ Carpets and Flooring is your trusted partner for high-quality flooring solutions.

Ready to refresh your home for summer? ContactHQ Carpets and Flooring today to arrange your free consultation and explore our stunning range of carpets, LVT, laminate, vinyl, herringbone flooring, and stair runners. With expert service and stylish, durable products, we’ll help you bring seasonal trends to life, floor by floor.