Interiors

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When it comes to achieving cost efficient accessible bathrooms – no matter the age of the housing stock or the individual’s needs – the key lies in choosing the right materials in the first place. Here, Stuart Reynolds, UK Marketing and Product Management Director at AKW, a leading provider of inclusive solutions explains further.

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), by 2030, one in five people in the UK will be aged 65 or over, up from one in six in 2018.

This highlights the increasing need for homes that cater to a variety of requirements, particularly in terms of mobility aids, enhanced safety features, and adaptable spaces.

Beauflor® Crown is the new sheet vinyl collection for new housing projects.

With sheet vinyl being a cost-effective flooring solution for social and affordable housing, Beauflor Crown is an ideal choice. The floor is made in a specification designed to excel in social and affordable homes, prioritising comfort to improve tenant well-being and maximising value for providers.

With a dramatic rise in multi-generational living, combined with the growing importance of reducing water and energy usage, it is important to specify sustainable appliances with residents of all ages in mind. Neil Wilson, Senior Marketing Manager at Triton Showers, discusses the key considerations when purchasing inclusive electric showers.

Furlong Flooring, one of Europe’s largest carpet manufacturers and flooring distributors, has launched its new Housebuilder Guide, a comprehensive resource that simplifies flooring selection for social housing providers. The guide is tailored to help developers and housing associations make informed decisions about flooring that is both cost-effective and durable, ensuring high-quality homes for tenants while staying within budget.

Of course, in England there is no regulation for the provider to equip homes with flooring other than in kitchens and bathrooms (Scotland makes no such stipulations), but with the Welsh Housing Quality Standard 2023 stating that all habitable rooms, staircases and landings should have suitable floor coverings at change of tenancy, the writing is certainly on the wall. With the Decent Homes Standard now also in review, including a look at what the expectations are for a ‘decent’ home, we may well see change that means flooring in these areas will become a requirement in England too.