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Into the woods

Into the woods
The intrinsic beauty and durability of timber makes it a classic flooring choice for period homes. Discover the best natural and lookalike options

Wood flooring has formed a beautiful foundation in homes across the world for centuries. The timeless elegance and charm of natural materials makes them a popular choice for interior design projects, with timber offering a durable and long-lasting design.

Today, modern technologies enable a plethora of patterns, textures and designs that weren’t readily available in the past. From stunning solid wood or engineered floorboards that can be used with underfloor heatingevery room and homes of every style, combining the past and the present to elegant effect.

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