With more and more inspiration for unique home designs becoming available to us all the time, means that more people are breaking the traditional mould of following the pack when it comes to decorating and renovating their real estate. Carpets are being given the boot by many this past 10 years or so as alternative surfaces are taking the place. Beautiful wooden floors not only give a totally different look and feel to any living room, hallway, or dining room, but cleaning is much easier too.

For the more adventurous in home decorating, marble and granite is starting to find its place in contemporary homes. Stunning marble floor tile designs used in living rooms and hallways is adding a whole new regal feel to homes, and there’s nothing quite as beautiful as marble or granite surfaces in the bathroom.

How are your ideas for home decor going this year?