If you are moving into a new property or have recently renovated an old one, then it is likely you will want to think about the various hardwood flooring options to create exactly the right look to your interior.
Hardwood flooring is a popular option for the home not only because it looks so appealing, but it is also very practical as it is easy to clean and maintain. However, with so many different hardwood flooring options available, it is often hard to know which type of to choose.
When it comes to selecting hardwood flooring for your home, as well as the different patterns, you will be faced with a vast range of colours. Hardwood flooring ranges from the lightest timbers such as Canadian Maple, which is whitish yellow in colour, to Wenge which is a dark, almost black wood. And there are a wide range of colour options in between including wood with gold tints, reddish brown wood and even deep purple.
In addition to the colour of the timber in its natural state, hardwood flooring can also be treated in a multitude of ways, such as wax, oils, stains and heat treatments, which further multiplies the colour options available.
Although the choice of wood may seem overwhelming at first, our experts at Naturally Wood will be able to talk you through the various hardwood flooring options. We can also bring samples to your home, so you can see the different wood types at first hand and get an idea of the finished result.
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Hardwood Flooring in Interior Design
Whether you are looking to achieve a modern or traditional look, your choice of hardwood flooring will give a real wow factor to your interior.
Here we shall look at some of the design tips and hints that you can use to create different effects in a space.
Light and Airy – Choosing light coloured solid wood flooring against a backdrop of neutral walls and similar coloured furniture can make the room appear light, airy and spacious. If you want to achieve this look, a top tip is to make the most of the natural light where you can. For window coverings, the use of plantation shutters means that you can vary the light levels and allow natural light to stream in while still maintaining privacy.
Wider Room – Hardwood flooring in a dark colour contrasted against light coloured walls can make a room appear wider and give the illusion that the floor space is much bigger than it really is. Dark flooring also makes the room appear warm and inviting and is a good choice for sitting rooms or bedrooms. If you are choosing a dark floor in the bedroom, a good idea is to have a textured rug to sink your feet into on cold winter nights.
High Ceilings – If you have very high ceilings, the use of colour can make this space appear more intimate. By choosing light coloured walls and flooring but opting to paint the ceiling in a dark colour (such as dark green for instance) will give the effect of 'lowering' the ceiling and makes the space appear more cosy.
Large Rooms – If you have a very large room or an open plan area and are opting for stripped wooden flooring, wide planks will work best in this space. Alternatively, you may want to consider patterned flooring, such as parquet flooring, and zone each area with different patterns and designs to create 'rooms'. Use hardwood flooring to create a lounge space, home office and dining area.
Small Rooms – Installing hardwood flooring on the diagonal, instead of the horizontal makes a space appear larger and creates added interest. This method also works equally well in large rooms. For instance it can make an already spacious hallway appear more roomy and adds drama to this space.
Focal Point – If you want to create a focal point, one way to do this is to have parquet flooring with a motif. This is imaginative and creates interest and can look stunning, particularly in the hallway of a large period property or townhouse.
About Naturally Wood
Naturally Wood specialise in hardwood flooring installation and restoration for all types of solid wood flooring including strip floors, end grain wood block floors, engineered floors, aged and distressed floors, parquet floors and mosaic floors.
We offer a complete range of sanding, floor laying and restoration services for homes, businesses, civic buildings, churches, educational establishments and a host of other organisations throughout London, East Anglia, Hertfordshire, Middlesex and Kent.
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