Stylish, healthy and inherently ‘green’, real wood flooring continues to be very popular throughout the home. It provides a durable, easy care surface that’s pleasing to the eye, and to the touch, and one which will last for decades, looking better for each year it’s loved and lived on.

Fashion orientated brushed and bevelled wood floors, stained surfaces and rustic grains are incredibly sought-after. Knots, gnarls and lively sapwood that were once removed are now left in to reinforce the rustic look, and to make the most of the natural resource. Meanwhile, the new breed of dark and light pigmented oak floors, crafted from sustainable timber, are providing an eco-alternative to exotic timber.

For large areas, one-strip wood floors with bevelled edges provide a strong traditional ‘plank’ look that suits all interior styles. Meanwhile, two and three-strip wood floors work well in smaller rooms and hallways. For a more dramatic on-trend look, choose a distressed wood floor, like Kährs new Heritage range; offered with a choice of six nature oil prefinishes, Kährs Heritage wood floors combine a brushed surface and bevelled edge. They also benefit from an eco-friendly ‘multi-layered’ construction that’s stable in all seasons and which can be sanded and resealed, just like a solid construction.

About the Author

Ritin Kumar

Staff Writer

RK is a staff writer for Fsh Media, the publishers of Home and Decorating Magazine. Working across all the titles, including the wedding magazine and family and parenting magazine, he spends his time working on his house or spending time with his family.