The Stripe Surge, Alternative Flooring Goes Bigger, Bolder for 2026
As the design world looks ahead to 2026, one pattern is standing bold at the forefront: the stripe. Dynamic, directional, and full of personality, stripes have the power to elongate spaces, create flow, and add instant character. And now, Alternative Flooring is putting stripes proudly in the spotlight with one of its most anticipated launches yet.
Introducing Wool Candy – a new collection that reimagines the stripe for modern living. Designed in Britain and crafted using 100% wool fibre, the range celebrates the joy of linear design with fresh energy, irresistible tactility and the artisanal British flair that Alternative Flooring is known for. Treated to be moth-resistant, the wool offers durability that stands up to everyday life while retaining its sumptuous feel.
Offering three distinct personalities: Cane with its refined pencil lines, Lollipop with confident colour blocking, and Pinwheel, a fusion of the two. Wool Candy Stripe is both playful and polished. Inspired by nostalgic fairgrounds, the palette features Floss, Apple, Toffee and Sorbet, delivering rich tones of red, green, tan and mustard, proving that stripes can be daring and design-led.
From fully fitted carpet to bespoke rugs and runners via the interactive Make Me A Rug tool, Wool Candy Stripe invites homeowners and designers alike to experiment, be brave, and have a little fun underfoot.
