Interior Design Guide

Flooring That Transforms the Way You Live

Great flooring does more than cover a floor. It shapes how a room feels, influences natural light and creates the foundation for every piece of furniture, colour and texture within your home.

A carefully chosen floor can make a space feel larger, warmer, brighter and more luxurious.

Why It Matters

Why Flooring Matters More Than You Think

The floor is the largest single surface in any room. It is the one element you can never ignore, because it is always there — in every photograph, every glance and every step you take through your home.

Yet flooring is often the last consideration in an interior project, chosen in a hurry after the walls are painted and the furniture is selected. This is a missed opportunity. The floor sets the tone of the entire interior, influences how natural light behaves in a room and creates the foundation on which every other design decision rests.

A well-chosen floor can make a room feel larger, warmer and more luxurious. A poorly chosen floor can undermine even the most carefully planned interior. Invest the same care in your flooring as you would in your furniture.

Colour Guide

Choosing The Right Colour

Flooring colour has more influence on the mood and feel of a room than almost any other interior decision. The tone you choose will define how warm, bright, spacious or dramatic your rooms feel every day.

Light Oak

Bright & Airy Spaces

Ideal for smaller rooms or north-facing spaces. Reflects natural light beautifully and creates a Scandinavian, open feel.

Natural Oak

Timeless Versatility

Works with almost any interior style. A warm, natural tone that suits both traditional and contemporary homes equally well.

Smoked Oak

Character & Depth

Adds drama and warmth to larger rooms. Works particularly well in south-facing spaces with generous natural light.

Dark Floors

Bold & Luxurious

Creates striking contrast and a sense of luxury. Best suited to larger, well-lit rooms. Pairs beautifully with light walls and furniture.

Style Matching

Matching Flooring To Your Home Style

The right flooring works with the architecture and character of your home rather than against it. Different styles call for different approaches.

Modern Homes

Wide planks in neutral tones. Straight plank layouts. Light to mid-oak shades that complement clean lines and minimal furniture.

Traditional Homes

Natural and warm oak tones in herringbone or straight plank. Character-rich floors that honour the period features of the home.

Luxury Interiors

Herringbone or chevron in smoked or dark oak. Wide, premium planks that create a sophisticated, high-end finish.

Scandinavian Style

Light, pale oak in straight plank. Clean, minimal and effortlessly calm. Perfect for open-plan living with white walls and natural textures.

Period Properties

Herringbone in natural or warm oak. Reclaimed-style or hand-crafted finishes that complement the original character of the building.

Laying Patterns

Popular Flooring Patterns

Straight Plank

Clean, classic and versatile. Suits all interior styles and emphasises the length of a room. The simplest installation.

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Herringbone

Timeless and elegant. Adds movement and depth. Works in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

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Chevron

A sharper, more architectural version of herringbone. Creates a striking, premium look in luxury and modern interiors.

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Wide Plank

Showcases the natural beauty of the timber. Feels generous and luxurious in larger rooms with open-plan layouts.

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Expert Advice

Designer Tips For Choosing The Perfect Floor

Choose Larger Planks in Open Spaces

In open-plan kitchens, living rooms and hallways, larger plank widths create a more seamless and generous feel underfoot. They also reduce the number of joins visible across the floor.

Keep Flooring Consistent Between Connected Rooms

Running the same floor throughout connected open-plan spaces creates a sense of continuity and makes the whole area feel larger. Changing floors between visible rooms can feel disjointed and reduce the sense of space.

Use Lighter Tones to Maximise Natural Light

In north-facing rooms or spaces with limited windows, a pale or light oak floor reflects light upwards and makes the room feel considerably brighter. Pair with warm-toned walls for balance.

Consider Room Orientation When Choosing Colours

South-facing rooms with strong natural light can absorb darker, richer floor tones. North-facing rooms benefit from lighter, warmer finishes that compensate for cooler, indirect light.

View Samples in Your Own Home Before Ordering

Always view flooring samples in your own space, under your own lighting conditions, against your existing furniture and wall colours. Samples can look very different under showroom lighting versus the natural light in your home.

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