When you’re making decisions about a new wood floor, there are lots of things you’ll need to think about. Things like which species and grade of wood you will choose; whether you will choose a solid or engineered solution and what sort of finish you’ll plump for. All of these questions will need your…
Under floor heating is a really popular choice these days, with more and more people wanting to free up wall space and enjoy more flexibility on how furnishings are laid out. When you don’t have to work around radiators, you soon discover that rooms seem bigger and your furniture layout possibilities seem endless. These…
If you were asked which two colours are never out of fashion? although not technically colours, you’d be most likely to say black and white. And it’s for good reason that those colours are never out of fashion. Real classics, both black and white are stunning interior options to use if you really want…
Extra wide wooden flooring is an interior design look that more and more people are searching for. And surprisingly, they’re not all people who have big, cavernous rooms. No. In fact, extra wide wooden flooring can look equally stunning in small rooms as it can in big ones. So, if you’re on the lookout…
Parquet flooring is a great way to add interest and style to any room in your home. In the good old days, parquet flooring would have called for a craftsman to invest significant amounts of time cutting wood and fitting it painstakingly into the parquet pattern you’d chosen. Thankfully, the advent of engineered parquet…
Chevron pattern wood flooring with its unmistakable zigzag design truly is iconic in flooring circles. An unmistakable geometric pattern where planks are cut at an angle so the zig perfectly meets the zag, chevron pattern flooring can add real interest and charm to any sort of home, modern or traditional. Thought to be one…
Herringbone wood pattern wood flooring really is an interesting solution for anyone who is looking for something a bit different but who wants the reassurance that their choice won’t go out of fashion. Herringbone pattern flooring, as the name suggests is made up of flooring boards that are laid in the pattern of fish…
Oak herringbone flooring is a solution that many people don’t know is even possible if you’re re-flooring the likes of a bathroom, kitchen or a room that has under floor heating. But if you’re thinking this way, today’s the day to think again. A style of flooring that’s associated with stately homes and castles,…
One of the most common questions we’re asked at Wood and Beyond is “what is engineered wood flooring made of?”. In fact, engineered wood flooring is arguably one of the most misunderstood flooring products on the market today and we think this is a real shame. With some really significant advantages over solid wood, it’s…
If you’re reading this article, the chances are you’re venturing into the world of buying wood flooring for the very first time, or perhaps you’ve done so already and didn’t consider all the elements of the decision as much as you should have? Either way, in this blog post, we’ll guide you through the essential…
Wood flooring comes in a whole host of choices. You can choose the species you prefer, for example, oak or teak; you can pick from a huge range of finishes, board sizes and thicknesses and even edges. So as you see there are a host of things that can make your wood floor unique. That…
Having a solid and stable surface in your garden where you can relax, share a moment with friends either over drinks or dinner is a great addition to your home. The whole notion of outside living is growing in practicality as the years go by, thanks to inventive patio heaters and hot tubs that create…