9 timber floors to be floored by
When the subject of flooring comes up, do you ever think about simply heading for the woods? These great floors will provide inspiration
1. Natural feeling
Oak overlay solid timber, aged oak and smoked, from Vienna Woods, features in this coastal home by Strachan Group Architects (SGA) – the wood interior finishes and wood floors add to the natural feel in a natural setting.
2. Lake's edge
Designed by Lee Turner, Turner Road Architecture, this home features American white oak floors which contribute to the natural feel and airiness created by the soaring ceiling and stunning lake views beyond.
3. Mid Century feel
Architect Eva-Marie Prineas, Studio Prineas designed this transformative renovation, drawing inspiration from the mid-century era of the original cottage. Walnut timber is used in the joinery while other natural tones of stone and timber play throughout the benchtops and Tasmanian oak flooring.
4. What's in a grain?
The warm taupe nuances in this exclusive Ash Flow, single-strip floor from the European Naturals Collection – from The Wooden Floor Company – are enhanced by an even colour variation between planks and a sweeping natural grain.
5. Pandas are drawn to this floor
BT Bamboo Eco Flooring, supplied by Flooring Zone Five Dock features in this reinvented, now sustainable home by Architect Studio203 which is light on energy use – the bamboo flooring provide economical warmth and texture.
6. Popular for good reason
For this spacious family G. J. Gardner home in Kenepuru Landing, Porirua, the main flooring surfaces is Natural Varnished Oak laminate in the public areas – just one of the popular customisable feature finishes available with the home builder.
7. Indoors echoes out
A love of wood seen on the oak fins and cedar cladding battens of this home by Aaron Jones, Urban Function Architecture is continued on the interior and al fresco flooring surfaces.
8. Low-key and informal
A Natures Oak, Matterhorn Plank, by Floorscape, floor plays a central role in this home by Landmark Homes North Shore /Rodney – matt finishes throughout, the wood floors included, evoke the informal feel appropriate to a getaway home.
Story by: Trendsideas
Home kitchen bathroom commercial design
Eclecticism over uniformity
Downsizing in your own backyard
Familiar yet dramatically different