Ebony is both a type of wood and a colour. A heavy blackish timber that comes from a tropical tree, ebony wood is relatively uncommon in flooring solutions, but that doesn’t mean you can’t achieve the look of ebony with a very dark wood floor. Commonly associated with ivory, thanks to the Paul McCartney and…
A deck is a great way to get more mileage from your outside space. No matter whether you choose to extend your deck directly from your home, place it around a pool or situate it in a particularly sunny spot in your garden, making the right choice for your decking won’t only enhance your…
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White wood flooring is a highly sought after flooring option right now and for anyone who is just at the beginning of their journey in the search for their perfect white wood floor you could be forgiven for thinking a white floor is a white floor! If this is your idea, you really couldn’t…
Herringbone (or fishbone) wood flooring as it’s sometimes called is a versatile, interesting and stylish alternative to simple board wood flooring. Designed to have a traditional parquet look to it, the good news about herringbone flooring in the 21st century is that you won’t need a craftsman to spend a month at your home…
One of the questions we often get asked at Wood and Beyond is whether or not wood flooring is a better option than the alternatives. While of course we’re a bit biased (because we’re human after all), we do have a clear and professional understanding of the floor covering market. In this article we’d…
Under floor heating is a really popular choice these days. A great way to have a warm and cosy home without cluttering up your walls with radiators, it gives you flexibility and style. When you have radiators on your walls, you’re restricted regarding where you can put your furniture, but take them out of…
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There was a point in time when a wood floor was just a wood floor for all but the most discerning. Nowadays, the popularity and competition in the wood floor market has lead to a broad array of choices being open to everyone; even those with the most modest budgets. Because of this, if…
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Basket weave wood flooring has been a popular wood flooring option for decades. A highly attractive alternative to straight wood flooring planks, it was out of vogue for a while but has now come back into interior focus with a vengeance. Essentially produced using interweaving wood panels so they look like one ‘weaves’ under…
No matter what sort of interior style you have in mind, deciding on the right flooring option is a major factor in the overall success of your project. With such a broad range of wood flooring options available these days, you could be forgiven for feeling a bit overwhelmed. That said, even thought the…