How to Modernise Your Home with a Wooden Floor

Some advice from MyWoodFlooring for a touch of contemporary luxury for you and
your family. If you’re wondering about how to modernise your home, start with the floor.

Step Away from the Shag Pile

Here at MyWoodFlooring, it’s fair to say that we have nothing against carpets.

Rugs and carpets are lovely. We like them.

But, if you have shag carpets in your home, and a tad too much dark upholstery or
decoration, things could be starting to look rather tired. It may be time for a bit of
achievable time travel from the 1970s to the 21st Century.

Your Upgrade from Wool…to Wood.

Many desirable contemporary homes are now associated with a sleeker, more
streamlined appeal.

And, we think that the form and function that wooden can floors bring fit the
modernisation bill perfectly. Floors made of wood are in demand in contemporary
homes. It’s a trend that isn’t going away any time soon.

We’re a business in East and West Sussex that specialises in high-end luxurious
wooden floors. With 25 years’ experience, and having seen home-style fashions
come and go, we know this much is true: for your floors, nothing is more elegant and
beautiful than wood, although of course, we are biased.

Further, here’s one of the main reasons why and how wooden floors are future-
proofed. Step forward, the very best of today’s flooring technology:

The Miracle that is Engineered Wood Flooring

Modern wood floors offer incredibly high standards.

Gone are the days when a solid oak floor was just a solid oak floor – although we do
sell these, and they’re still extremely popular.

Engineered wood flooring has been one of the most impressive developments in the
world of interiors. And the reason? Well, they’re hard-wearing, durable, and easy to
clean and maintain. Not least in high foot-fall areas. Nevertheless, they maintain their
stunning looks for years.

Essential, we think for the busy, modern family.

Plus, in the right hands they’re relatively straightforward to install – especially if you
purchase a high-quality product from a company such as ours. And ask them to fit
everything for you, of course.

The chance of any swelling or buckling is reduced. Not to mention that these types
of floors can be used without risk over under-floor heating.

What is engineered wood flooring? It’s made up of an underside that consists of
quality multi-laminate plywood with a top layer of solid wood, that’s generally 3 to
6mm in thickness. The layers are what give the wood its robust strength and
stability.

Incredible Choice

There are countless styles, grains and colours to choose from. Your home is distinct,
so your tastes and preferences will be, too. Therefore, gird your loins for an incredibly
broad selection. (Don’t worry, we can help you choose).

What this means to you is that, as you would expect in everything to do with home
interiors, you can now match your floor to the specific ambiance of a room.

Here Are A Few Useful Tips

• Ask us to bring along a handful of samples, and talk to us about what we’d recommend. Wooden floors are literally all we do, so we certainly know our onions. Or floors, in this case.
• What do you want your floor to do? Think about darker hues if you’re after a cosy look, or consider lighter or warmer hues for a more spacious feel.
• Lighting is key. If the space seems a little dark, the world is your oyster when it comes to lighting. Again, paler shades could work here.
• Richer, organic shades are lovely in a kitchen, for a safe, at-home, all-gathered-in atmosphere.
• Modernise the classics. No longer constructed from narrow, small wooden boards, the classic parquet patterns found in herringbone and chevron offer a traditional look – yet with an attractive modern twist.
• Keen on wooden floors throughout your property? Let’s discuss your perfect colour, tone and grain so that it’s balanced in each environment.

On a practical level, engineered wooden flooring is the ideal choice in areas such as
your kitchen or your hall; anywhere with a lot of people coming and going, or where
children may run around. In this instance, it’s worth chatting with us about higher grades of hardwood, the dimensions, the quality of the ply, and much more. Cheapest isn’t best here.

As you already know, natural family wear and tear – children, dogs, scuffs from
shoes and boots, food and drink spills – can be quite brutal on floors, so you’ll be glad
to know that this part of your home will deliver on durability. One less thing to think
about.

Fabulous Feedback

As you can tell, as a business that specialises in the higher, more luxurious end of
the market, we really love wooden floors. And, so do our clients. Many are keen on
the instantaneously “updated” look, with some opting for wooden floors throughout
– a more expensive option, but one that could add considerable value to a property.

Feedback from our new customers gives us a warm fuzzy feeling. It’s often about
the fresh, new outlook on a much-used space, as well as how elegant everything
suddenly is. It’s like falling in love with your home again. Music to our ears, and we
love to hear this.

Let’s Modernise

Re-modelling or refurbishment work from a construction company can be expensive,
and disruptive.

If you’re keen to modernise your property without investing in days-long building
projects, we’d be very pleased to hear from you.

It seems that for today’s discerning home lover, high-quality wooden flooring is the
answer. If chosen well, you could be enjoying the very best that these types of floors
can offer. That is, a solid under-foot feeling, and a contemporary vibe for a clean,
clutter-free style.

Get in touch with us for more information