Natural Floorcoverings -  Simple, beautiful and inherently strong, natural floorcoverings look spectacular whether you are planning a svelte, modern interior or furnishing a rustic country cottage.

About Natural Floorcoverings

The natural floorcovering range includes seagrass, coir, sisal, jute, paper and wool. Using the natural characteristics of each fibre to a full and beautiful effect, these floorcoverings are an inspiration in any interior, whether fitted to all four corners of a room or made into a bespoke rug. Visit the Crucial Trading and Kersaintcobb websites to see the full ranges available.

All the coverings that fall into the category of natural flooring, listed below, are woven from naturally grown fibres and grasses and are available in their natural colour or dyed.

• Sisal flooring is made from the crushed leaves of the sisal plant, which grows in Brazil and East Africa. The pulp is dried and spun into yarn.

• Coir flooring is made from the hairy fibres on the outer husks of coconuts, which are softened in water and spun into yarn.

• Jute flooring is made from the stems of a tropical herb. These are soaked in water and pounded to soften the fibres, then separated and dried.

• Seagrass gets its name from the fact that the fibres are flooded with seawater at the start of processing. It comes in shades of green to beige and brown, depending on when the fibres were harvested, and is used for fairly open-weave designs, because of the variable nature of the fibres.

Natural flooring is a good choice for homes that blend traditional and contemporary styles and where a neutral background is needed. In addition to the options here, natural flooring is sometimes made from woven bamboo and paper.