The challenge facing designer Kevin Allan is to come up with alternatives to conventional flooring, and among his solutions is rubberfor a bachelor's bathroom. Jocasta Innes finds economical ways to add a touch of silver orgold to household items, Andrea Maflin makes over a hallway on a Lbudget and, in the weekly update on the renovation of a house in north London, the family search forthe perfect period fireplace. With Tessa Shaw. Editor Franny Moyle Subtitled 43 76