IN WITH THE OLD
'With a rise in awareness and demand for sustainability and eco-conscious materials, reclaimed wood is a great option that not only considers the environment but also introduces authentic charm to the home,’ says Alex Main, director at The Main Company. ‘We’re one of only a few companies in the UK that engineers reclaimed flooring that’s compatible with underfloor heating, which is highly desirable in older properties.’
GO BLONDE
Choose blonde wood flooring to give your home a spacious, airy feel that makes a beautiful base for your chosen decorating scheme. Naturally light woods, such as ash or birch, work particularly well, but a light finish on traditional oak will achieve a similar effect.
LAY PARQUET
The traditional Parquet de Versailles design is currently enjoying a renaissance due to its elegant, yet contemporary, feel. ‘Our version has been smoked to enhance the rich oak colour tones and we supply it unsealed, so it can be finished to suit individual tastes,’ says Peter Keane, director of The Natural Wood Floor Company.
PATTERN PLAY
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