Eventually we bit the bullet and had Karndean wood-effect throughout the ground floor: about 18 months ago. All that sorting of books etc.

. Pleased with the results.
Now we need to find environmentally friendly cork tiles - we have them in the porch: which gets a lot of foot fall and have lasted really well and have at times due to plants over wintering there, been splashed with water: as well as the downstairs cloakroom - fancy same in our bathroom.

. The Company from whom we purchased those from seems to be out of business so will be searching for other companies - any ideas Girls? DH can fit them as the areas are quite small.
Pity that I didn't think about cork tiles in the utility room B4 buying a new chest and upright/fridge freezer, having had the grand turn out recently
