Wood and Beyond Blog

  Solid oak flooring has enjoyed a real increase in popularity recently. Having lost out for a while faced with the competition put up by good quality engineered oak flooring, solid oak looks to be once more claiming its rightful place in the market. So right now, solid oak flooring is in big demand, and so is wide oak flooring. Wide oak flooring has a really classy and stylish look to it. But the thing with wide boards is that you get a whole lot fewer per tree than you do with narrow boards. When put that way it sounds obvious, but the fact is that narrow boards can be produced from the wood left over after a tree has already been used to maximum effect. Wide boards on the other hand call for a wider section of nice looking oak, w ... READ MORE >

  Prussian white is a term that’s being used a lot right now to describe floors that are almost icy white. Prussia, that was a historical German state and stretched into Poland is associated with stories of kings and royalty. It’s also a corner of Europe that gets pretty cold in winter time, which is probably where the term Prussian white comes from. Think icy streets, snowy hillsides and you’ll get the drift. At Wood and Beyond, we have a really broad selection of white flooring because we know that not everyone wants white, white flooring; but we’re proud to say that we have a great stock of what could be termed Prussian white wood flooring nonetheless. You can find our full white range here. But in this article we want to ... READ MORE >

  When you think Nordic and Scandinavian style, you typically think mountain lodges, blonde wood and plenty of it. The light, bright interior styling we associate with this part of the world is characteristic of everyone from designer Josef Frank through to Ikea and is a great way to give your home a fresh, clean feel. When it comes to wood flooring that fits this styling, what you need to be thinking of are light blonde oaks, white-washed boards and oiled finishes. In other words, with this look there’s nothing bright and shouty and there’s certainly nothing shiny. A great style to mix with relaxed and comfy furnishings, washed out colour palettes and plenty of soft sheepskin, this really is a warm and cosy look for the winter ... READ MORE >

  Oak tongue and groove floorboards are a great way to minimise waste when you’re either flooring a room or house for the first time or re-flooring. Tongue and groove flooring isn’t by any stretch of the imagination a new concept, but it’s an option that sometimes gets ignored today in favour of click systems, and that’s a real shame. A system which sees the tongue – the protruding part of one plank, fit neatly into the groove – the cut out part of the next plank, tongue and groove is a really efficient choice when it comes to wood flooring. It also means that if your floor does develop gaps at any point in the future, they’ll be somewhat disguised and have less chance of developing draughts – which is always good ne ... READ MORE >

  Reclaimed flooring has been in high demand for a while now, but more recently wide, reclaimed boards have also become deeply sought after. Always keen to give our customers what they’re looking for, we’ve scoured our sources to come up with a couple of great wide reclaimed oak floorboards for the people who want the best of both worlds. Reclaimed floors are popular because they have a real lived in look. They suggest that your home has a strong story to tell, a real heritage to it. Even if your floor or your home is new, reclaimed flooring gives the feeling of confidence, a long-standing home that’s seen its fair share of life. Think loft apartments, big detached Victorian properties and mansions that still boast their origi ... READ MORE >

  If you’re planning a new look for your kitchen, a solid wood worktop is a great item to have on your shortlist. A real investment piece, solid wood worktops raise your kitchen game in so many different ways. But many people reject this option because they believe that something so character rich will cost them an arm and a leg. This is a real shame because it simply isn’t the case. If you’re looking for character rich solid wood worktops, you’re in the right place. At Wood and Beyond we have a great stock to choose from that won’t break the bank. When seeking character, a good option is to choose a rustic wood rather than a prime solution. You can see our whole range of rustic solid wood worktops here. You will see when ... READ MORE >

  Wood flooring ranges in thickness from around 10mm, to over 20mm and sometimes it’s hard to choose which will work best for your project. 20mm floorboards is an option that’s getting a lot of attention right now. A board size that’s in high demand at the moment, it’s easy to see why more and more people are plumping for these nice thick boards. When you buy a wood floor, unless you’re a property renovator or you’re sprucing up a home to sell, you tend to look on your purchase as an investment. Whether or not a wood floor raises the value of a home is a subject that’s constantly up for debate, but no one would argue that a nice wood floor isn’t a great way to add charm and character to even the humblest of homes. Th ... READ MORE >

  Engineered timber boards sometimes get a hard time in relation to solid wood when it comes to durability. But this isn’t really deserved. There are fans of solid wood flooring who simply can’t accept that engineered wood flooring is a viable alternative. But in fact, engineered timber boards have stood the test of time and are proving their appeal, day in and day out. When it comes to durability, at Wood and Beyond, we believe that there are 6 key things that affect how long your engineered wood floor is likely to last. They are: Quality Finish Area where the floor is fitted Care Thickness Quality of installation Quality Like most things in life, the quality of floor you choose will have a direct impact on how durab ... READ MORE >

  When you think luxury wood flooring, most people automatically think of luxury properties and something that’s going to be outside the limits of your budget. At Wood and Beyond, we think that everyone deserves a bit of luxury in their life and that’s why we make it a priority to have a range of luxury wood flooring in stock at all times that is accessible on even the most modest of budgets. In this article, we’d like to share some really top of the range options with you that you’ll be able to afford even if you don’t want to invest a fortune. Wide Plank Wood Flooring       Wide plank wood flooring is a choice that truly looks expensive. Everyone knows that you can cut lots of narrow planks from a tree, but o ... READ MORE >

  At Wood and Beyond we’re always on the lookout for great flooring solutions to make your home stand out. Although we’re 100% committed to being amongst the best online wood flooring providers in the UK, we’re also keen to give you choices when it comes to your flooring and your interior in general. That’s why we’ve recently made the decision to stock a superb choice of porcelain wall and floor tiles in a range of colours. These tiles really are style personified and will add charm and character to even the most modest of homes. A flooring and wall solution that brings a truly continental feel to your home, you can find our full range Oristano Collection Porcelain Tiles here. As you can see from the summary page for this ra ... READ MORE >