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bedroom, and our engineered wood floors are nearly all compatible with underfloor heating for extra toastiness in the winter months. “Of course, there’s nothing more
relaxing than introducing natural materials and textures into your home, bringing the outside indoors – so make it easier to relax and unwind with the character and warmth of real wood.”
Thought carpet was the only option to create a warm, relaxing haven in the bedroom? Think again. According to the experts at Woodpecker Flooring, wooden floors offer the same cosiness of carpet but with added style points.
carpet in the bedroom is inviting. However, traditional styles of wooden flooring have a timeless quality to them and not only do they
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arywn Ker, Managing Director of Woodpecker Flooring, says: “There is no doubt the softness of
look exceptional in the bedroom, they have an air of familiarity which creates a truly homely feel. “Comfort and relaxation in the
bedroom is key. It is the place where you begin and end your day, therefore, creating a retreat is a must.
“The natural warmth of wood makes it the ideal choice for the
Flooring Superstore is celebrating several key milestones after one year of sustainability partnerships, including planting over 3.5 million trees and removing over 1 million plastic bottles from the sea.
Since August 2020, the retailer has committed to planting one tree for every square metre of flooring it sells. They are also dedicated to removing harmful plastic from our oceans and protecting areas of rainforest. To achieve this, it has partnered with the following organisations – Reforestation Project, Rainforest Trust UK and ReSea Project – and these collaborations have resulted in 3,586,537 trees planted, 1,069,905 plastic bottles removed from the ocean, and 29,979 acres of rainforest being protected. On top of that, the flooring retailer has supported 25 local community projects and charities, including donating £21,254.82 of flooring to worthy
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Berkeley Cottage Oak Antique flooring is even more beautifully timeworn in this truly rustic design, even featuring chatter marks from the sawmill along the edges. Each board bursts with the charming effects of a floor that’s been laid fresh from the saw and smoothed by the tread of generations. With a depth of colour enhanced
by the classic smoking treatment, the textures of this warming oak floor are further complemented by a subtle oiled finish.
Berkeley Cottage Oak is an engineered wood floor, featuring extra rustic grading. The large knots and dark splits epitomise the natural beauty of real wood, making it an extra special floor.
The charming character of this floor will bring an element of warmness and familiarity to your bedroom. Part of the Berkeley collection, which is hand-worked for a stunning finish.
Goodrich Coffee Oak This traditional parquet floor features delicately brushed and matt lacquered wood blocks in a warm coffee shade. Rich and sophisticated
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causes, including Oasis Community Housing, NHS, RSPCA, Samaritans and End Youth Homelessness. It has also donated £18,870 to its chosen charity, Woodland Warrior Programme. Furthermore, Flooring Superstore has invested in a range of new, sustainable product lines including Serene, a new range of eco-friendly carpets made from recycled products rescued from the ocean. The two lines – Neptune and Poseidon – are manufactured using ECONYL, a unique yarn made from recycled nylon fishing nets. Its eco textile backing – Eco FusionBac – is manufactured out of recycled PET plastic bottles. Flooring Superstore has also launched a range of rugs and runners made from recycled t-shirts and other materials. Dan Foskett, Chief Executive Officer at Flooring Superstore, says: “We’re on a journey to be more than just a carbon neutral company. At Flooring Superstore, we’re committed to positive actions
that make a real difference. Part of this has seen our sustainability partnerships with key organisations to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint and issues relating to global warming by planting trees, cleaning up oceans, protecting habitats and supporting communities. “We are proud of how far we have come in the last year but as a flooring retailer we understand we are part of an industry that has a lot of work to do to be more environmentally friendly. We hope to change this, one step at a time.”
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in colour with an array of dark tones and lovely texture, this floor is the perfect choice for a traditionally styled home.
The natural details and the warm coffee shade makes this a cosy yet classical choice which will suit all bedroom styles. Part of the Goodrich collection, which is
achingly contemporary while evoking a golden age of interiors.
Harlech Raw Oak
The perfect combination of pale, pared-back and rustic details makes this
floor a seemingly effortless design and is perfect for a laid- back bedroom. Every board features the beauty of the wood’s natural character in a subtle shade that feels fresh from the forest. Brushed and matt lacquered to enhance the natural grain and tones, this board is also available in a premium 240mm width. Part of the Harlech range, which shows the timeless elegance of oak across a spectrum of finishes.
Brecon Whisper Oak The classic parquet pattern on a subtly textured, high performance board - deep grey hues meet rustic wood character in this vivid design. With glueless Easiloc joints and a built-in-underlay, Brecon flooring is easy to fit and can be installed directly onto most existing subfloors. It is also waterproof and embossed with a highly realistic wood grain finish, and is perfect for children’s bedrooms.
• For more information visit
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