I wouldn`t want a solid wooden floor these days, once had genuine lovely parquet and all the tlc that went with it. I have got quickstep impressive in a beautiful matt oak, it is gorgeous and will only need a quick wipe with a microfibre mop. I also have underfloor heating
Thanks for all the help from those who have given me positive help. I do have a couple of small rugs that will do at the patio and front doors for now and yes it might be to do with the age of the rugs. I agree yes, I will be getting canvas backing for the big feature rug in the living room, will wait though, cannot be getting everything at once
I have a beautiful sisal on the stairs, a beautiful match, just a shade lighter than the quickstep. I love sisal, here I have sisal all upstairs and stairs and stone downstairs. It is all about prepping for getting older, easy care floors so I can go cycling instead of polishing