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 believe there’s an outright “winner” between engineered wood and solid wood. However, we do believe there are circumstances where one is more suited than the other. For example, engineered floors are typically the most cost-effective option in commercial terms. In the modern family home, it’s really a matter of taste, budget, investment etc. The likes of solid oak wood flooring can be more costly than a similar look engineered option, but in terms of investment in your home, what suits you best? Today’s blog entry is all about the opulent, toasty winter feeling that is traditionally associated with solid wood floors and the modern family home. Even the Saxons utilised hardwood flooring in their villages because of the warmth, durability and comfort of wood. Solid wood flooring can offer a sense of classic familial warmth that other flooring options such as carpet or slate often lack. Of course, we doubt the Saxons were thinking “Will this add to the value of my home?”, but that’s a consideration many of our clients are wisely including in their decision making. Solid wood flooring is a UK interior staple, a great investment and an expert favourite.