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We believe the relationship between natural appeal and engineered wood flooring should be one of continuous product development, authenticity and customer satisfaction. Lots of our non-commercial clients are folks looking to invest in the future of their home. Perhaps they’ve not bought flooring since the mid-70s, or perhaps they’re simply not aware of the amazing engineered flooring options available in...

Your feet may not have minded running about all winter, and may even have enjoyed our little Indian summer back at the end of September, but when the winter winds roll in and the U.K puts on its familiar shroud of dull winter weather, it’s time to think about treating your household to some cosy solid wood flooring! We don’t...

According to a recent online article from MyFinances.co.uk, a large proportion of over-50s are relying upon the equity in their home to see them through retirement. These “hippies” (i.e. HIPpies = Home Is Pension) are apparently choosing to rely on their home for several reasons. Firstly, the pension pot may be a little low, secondly, other savings are already dwindling...

Although our designers and engineer teams are incredibly skilled when it comes to selecting products that are stylistically dexterous, the Countryside Chic look is something that lends itself simply and perfectly to both engineered and solid wood flooring. Solid Oak Wood Flooring Perhaps nothing is more classically old fashioned and connected with chic country style than oak flooring. An elegant...

We know you can’t always find the exact product you want, so we carry a great range of unfinished solid wood flooring products to make your interior design life a little easier. Unfinished oak flooring is a signature option from our studio, so here’s how to do a great DIY staining job on your unfinished oak floor. There are two...

There’s one member of the household who doesn’t care how expensive your solid oak wood flooring was, or even how you’ve only just finished colour staining the new wood block flooring in the lounge – the household mutt! Pets and household flooring can be a pretty troublesome mix, but as a studio of dog owners, we’ve certainly amassed a few...

The advantages of solid wood flooring compared with various other materials are many. For example, this natural resource is often aesthetically superior compared with other alternatives. Also, it is much easier to clean wood than carpets and certain other flooring options. These plus points are well documented and are often cited by those seeking to purchase solid wood floor provisions...

Homes in the UK have changed considerably throughout the ages and this is no surprise. Traditionally, people had very limited resources with which to construct properties and engineering techniques were primitive. Then, as technology moved on and the range of materials available to individuals increased, the nature of abodes became more complex. Indeed, this process remains ongoing. Now, much of...

Keeping a home in order can be tricky. Sometimes you might feel swamped by the amount of cleaning that is required, as well as all the other tasks that are associated with maintaining a property. However, there are ways in which you can make your life easier. For example, by being tactical in your choice of flooring, you can reduce...

The UK's property market is slow. It has not returned to anything like the buoyancy of the pre-credit crunch boom era, when house prices rose at a steady and predictable rate. Therefore, like many people you might be somewhat concerned about the value of your abode at present. However, you are not completely at the mercy of the market. You...