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Everything you should know about real hardwood floors
There’s a reason that homes with real hardwood floors are more likely to sell for higher amounts. Not only do they provide a sense of timeless class, they’re also long-lasting, practical and, quite frankly, a statement. However, sometimes previous occupants have changed things up a little, fitting a new floor or neglecting the existing one.…
Read MoreShould you stain your hardwood floors?
To stain or not to stain? That’s the real question Shakespeare should have asked. It’s also a question he may have found exceptionally difficult to answer. On one hand staining a hardwood floor is perhaps the most effective way of completely transforming a space, on the other, it’s hard to go wrong with the timeless…
Read MoreHow to choose flooring for a family household
Choosing a flooring is not always as straightforward as you may think. This is especially true when it comes to a multi-purpose family household; when children are involved there is always more to consider. Suddenly safety becomes a priority and practicality becomes second to aesthetics. However, you needn’t sacrifice your dream interiors look for the…
Read MoreHow to achieve a rustic flooring look
Contemporary interior design often seems to push for sleek, ultra-modern monochrome in every room. While there is certainly an air of opulence connected with these space-station-esque designs, many homes are much better suited to a more old-fashioned rustic look. Heavy use of classic materials such as wood and stone, combined with fewer decorative features can…
Read MoreCommon hardwood flooring myths… Debunked
Hardwood floors have a reputation for being among the more ‘high-end’ options on the market, they come in a wide range of design options (i.e. finishes, grains, woods, patterns), and they are able to bring an element of charm into any home – whether traditional or contemporary in aesthetic. And yet they always seem to…
Read MoreWhy you should consider parquet flooring
Parquet flooring comes with an air of continental elegance and traditional charm that makes it a very popular choice on the market. While not for everyone, parquetry holds some great qualities of which you may not have previously been aware. Regardless of whatever preconceived ideas you might have, there are in fact many applications of…
Read MoreWhat are the different grades of wood flooring?
No two trees are the same, even two trees of the same species. Indeed, it’s this kind of variation that makes wood such a beautiful and flexible material to use in the home. The mood and style evoked by a wooden floor depends on the particular properties and qualities of the wood, and it’s important…
Read MoreHow to lay floorboards in the right direction
Adding new floorboards to your home opens opportunities for a range of aesthetic possibilities. Whether wide or narrow, hardwood or synthetic, reclaimed or brand new, they have the potential to bring a sense of warmth and cosiness to any room. But despite their versatility, installing them and working out the finer details can be a…
Read More4 timeless flooring options for trend-free homes
Let’s be honest, constantly adapting your home in line with new design trends can be a real pain, especially if on a tight budget. While many people want their flooring to always be in fashion and up-to-date, there are also many who would prefer their flooring to act as a reliable foundation for any number…
Read MoreHow to pull off rustic wood flooring
Rustic styles of wooden flooring are naturally associated with more traditional homes such as country farmhouses, pastoral cottages, or rural log cabins. You know the look: distressed textures with plenty of knots, irregular floorboard patterns, all topped off with a weathered finish. Nowadays however, it’s a style that does more than give your home a…
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