Open-plan living is all the rage, and choosing engineered wood flooring that works throughout the ground floor of a property creates a seamless and cohesive look. That was the goal for Anouska Anquetil, a top UK interior designer when her attention turned to creating a luxury yet welcoming feel for own home in south London. A visit to The Natural Wood Floor Company showroom in nearby Wandsworth, led to Anouska, who runs her own interior design business Gilt Studio, falling in love with Oak Parquet boards a Silver White Oiled finish. Commenting on her experience she said: “To me, it was about ..read more

First popular in the 1960s and offering a timeless appeal that has made it a mainstay in our homes ever since, parquet flooring – and herringbone patterning in particular – is in demand right now. Adding striking visual interest, warmth and character to a property, herringbone flooring can be worked seamlessly into any style of home. And perhaps the best bit about it is that parquet patterning makes small spaces look and feel much bigger. This magic makes it a wise choice for compact areas like hallways. Follow these five tips from our engineered wood flooring experts to introduce this in-dem ..read more

We’ve all been there – perched on the end of the table, sat uncomfortably on a garden chair or slumped on the sofa with plate perched precariously on our knees, in a bid to accommodate all the family over the festive period. And when it comes to preparing to feed your hungry visitors, clearing enough worktop space to peel the spuds is a job in itself. Now, thanks to the latest furniture ranges from The Natural Wood Floor Co, the only discomfort you need to be concerned about this yuletide is from indulging in one too many roast potatoes. With timber-made chairs, stools and benches from The Na ..read more

Wood floors are a popular option, with a timeless appeal that ensures they are always on trend whether you live in a classic country cottage or a contemporary urban apartment. Engineered wood flooring offers the best of all worlds in terms of visual appeal and durability. What exactly is engineered wood? The clue to the name is in the construction; engineered wood floor boards are made up of layers, with the top layer being real wood. That’s why engineered floors look and feel like solid wood, but they can be fitted in places and spaces where solid wood isn’t suitable – like the kitchen and ..read more

Living sustainably means making sustainable choices around our home interiors, including the materials selected for various areas. Taking up such a vast expanse of our homes, choosing sustainable flooring is an effective place to begin when looking to incorporate greener materials into your home. But what makes a sustainable floor truly sustainable? The things to look for are natural, renewable materials that offer longevity and clean manufacturing processes. The good news is that there is no need to sacrifice style or quality in favour of opting for environmentally friendly products, as eng ..read more

As the warmer, brighter days of the year approach – hopefully – there’s no better time for bringing a little lightness and brightness indoors with some Scandi-inspired styling. In fact, this is a look that is a treat for your home throughout the seasons and it never goes out of fashion What is the Scandi look? Scandinavian design first took off in the 1950s and has been inspiring interior design trends ever since. Sleek yet cosy, full of warmth yet oh so minimal, Scandi styling has bags of appeal in living spaces of all shapes and sizes. And when we’ve all been spending so much of our time a ..read more

Wood floors are a popular option, with a timeless appeal that ensures they are always on trend whether you live in a classic country cottage or a contemporary urban apartment. Engineered wood flooring offers the best of all worlds in terms of visual appeal and durability. What exactly is engineered wood? The clue to the name is in the construction; engineered wood floor boards are made up of layers, with the top layer being real wood. That’s why engineered floors look and feel like solid wood, but they can be fitted in places and spaces where solid wood isn’t suitable – like the kitchen and ..read more

As the warmer, brighter days of the year approach – hopefully – there’s no better time for bringing a little lightness and brightness indoors with some Scandi-inspired styling. In fact, this is a look that is a treat for your home throughout the seasons and it never goes out of fashion What is the Scandi look? Scandinavian design first took off in the 1950s and has been inspiring interior design trends ever since. Sleek yet cosy, full of warmth yet oh so minimal, Scandi styling has bags of appeal in living spaces of all shapes and sizes. And when we’ve all been spending so much of our time a ..read more

If you are updating the flooring in your home, you can’t go wrong with real wood. There are lots of reasons why; it is a material that ‘works’ whatever style of property you have and whatever your décor tastes. It’s also highly durable, easy to clean and will look great. There are lots of wood flooring options on the market and it can be difficult to know where to start and what will be best for your home. There is often a temptation to opt for wood-effect flooring, particularly if you’re revamping on a budget, but the truth is that nothing really beats the real thing. However, solid wood f ..read more

Flooring can be used to create an excellent first impression of a property, so is something that is well worth considering changing if you are considering putting your home on the market any time soon. Choose it for the hallway and as soon as the front door is opened your viewers will fall in love with the house and want to see more. Changing the flooring can be a highly effective way of creating a new look in just about any room and opting for real wood flooring is not just on trend, it is also a great way to bring a hint of nature indoors and creating a light, bright space that potential b ..read more