Brits tend to have the mindset of needing to keep their house as warm as possible, as this will save on heating bills and help them manage through chilly winters. 

However, as our summers seem to be getting hotter every year, it might be time to start designing a home that is better equipped to deal with a warmer lifestyle. 

For instance, the flooring of choice for most homeowners is carpet, as thick fibres trap in heat and make the house feel cosier, which is exactly what you want in autumn and winter. 

However, luxury vinyl tile flooring could be a better option, particularly for the downstairs. This is because it helps the home stay cooler during frequent heat waves. 

In addition to this, it is infinitely easier to clean, which is exactly what you want when you have children running in and out of the garden all the time, bringing lots of freshly cut grass, sand from the sand pit, and paddling pool water with them. 

Lots of people enjoy social gatherings in the summer, hosting garden parties and barbecues. This means there’ll be a high volume of traffic stepping into the house from the outside, leaving footprints as they go. 

If you have carpet by your back door or patio window, you risk ruining your flooring, not only with dirt, mud and grass from the garden but also food and drink that might be spilled.