Wide plank flooring shows that bigger really is better! Hardwood flooring company Naturally Wood are embracing this new design trend. Wide plank floors were historically popular in the grandest of homes but now this form of flooring is enjoying a comeback. Demand for antique flooring such as Naturally Wood’s Legacy range of antique panels - and wide plank floors is growing, not just for large country houses but for contemporary, open plan properties too.
The definition of ‘wide plank flooring’ might mean anything over around 180mm wide and although these floors were commonplace in large properties some 200 years ago, they can also be a stylish option in contemporary homes. Wide plank flooring in modern homes is favoured by many architects and interior designers and specialist hardwood flooring company Naturally Wood can supply planks in widths of up to 500mm and lengths of up to five metres, in their Legacy range of hardwood floors.
Here we shall look at the types of wide plank flooring available through hardwood flooring company Naturally Wood and why this type of flooring is undergoing a revival. It is important to note that the species of wood that successfully function as a wider plank is obviously dependent on the growth habit of the tree and the stability of the timber, which is why Oak is such an obvious choice for wider boards.
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Why the Appeal of Wide Plank Flooring in Design Today?
Wide plank flooring looks impressive in modern properties or period homes, and follows the current design trend of taking inspiration from vintage themes. The effect is elegant and majestic and there is real beauty in a wide plank floor stretching impressively across a room. It feels more substantial than thinner boards and gives the impression of quality and luxury - just as wider plank floors did in some of the magnificent and imposing properties of bygone ages. Wide plank floors and antique style flooring provide a more relaxed or open feel in a room, which is why they have such an appeal in modern, spacious, open plan interiors.
What is Driving their Appeal?
One of the reasons behind their appeal is that wide plank floors are a twist on something that is already popular: hardwood flooring. Many interior designers, architects, hardwood flooring companies and blogs are bringing to people’s attention the design possibilities of wide plank floors and this has been well received. The interest stems from a variety of reasons, including its visual appeal. Wide plank floors have a very natural look as they show solid wood flooring in its purest state, which is aesthetically appealing.
How is It Being Used?
Naturally Wood hardwood flooring company supply and install hardwood flooring for homes and businesses in a variety of timbers and in any stain or finish. However, a wide plank floor is especially effective when combined with a distressed or aged finish as it produces a more natural, antique style of flooring, which is highly desirable.
Availability of Wide Plank Flooring
In addition to the wider planks available in their Legacy range of solid floors, hardwood flooring company Naturally Wood also supply boards of up to 220mm wide as part of their Fusion range. These can either be filled and sanded (for final finishing on site) or prefinished with oil or lacquer, for ease of installation. Also within this range, Naturally Wood supply and install a fantastic selection of distressed Oak boards up to 240mm wide, and these are available in both natural and smoked engineered oak - and a variety of coloured oil finishes -perfect for creating an antique flooring effect. One of the many wonderful benefits of distressed flooring is that this type of finish enhances the beauty of the wood and gives wide boards in particular, a real depth of character. Distressed or antique flooring is also far easier to maintain as small marks or scratches simply add to the overall character of the floor.
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