RANGE REVIEW: FLOORING & FLOOR CARE
NATURALLY INSPIRED FLOORING
Bold walls and wooden floors are a killer combination when it comes to creating a cosy living space, and according to the wood floor experts at Woodpecker Flooring, it’s a look that’s going to be everywhere this winter.
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considered the key to a ‘cosy’ living
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are becoming increasingly more ambitious in their interior choices and we are seeing much braver, bolder uses of wood floors. “Wood is naturally warm underfoot with a wonderful robust feel enhanced by the wide range of finishes and textures now available, from super smooth and glossy to richly textured and full of character – wood truly brings your room to life.”
Colours and character
Classic Blue was named Pantone Color of the Year 2020. Since then, its use in interiors has soared. The deep, rich hue gives living spaces a grown- up, contemporary feel and is perfect for those who want to be enveloped by colour.
Flooring wise, the period accent of Berkeley Smoked Oak complements brooding blues beautifully, injecting character and charm. Does
like a steaming cup of coffee? With its coffee shades and golden tones, Oxwich Herringbone Coffee Strand is not only aesthetically pleasing but truly adds depth, and with that depth comes warmth.
Its distinctive parquet works beautifully with lots of layers, so don’t be afraid to over-accessorise. Think wafting curtains, lots of houseplants and plenty of finishing touches. For a living space with character, go
rustic. Distressed furniture, exposed wood and a gloriously rich green come together to create a homely
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arwyn Ker, Managing Director of Woodpecker Flooring, explains: “For a long time, carpets were
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living space that encourages you to dwell. Flooring-wise, solid wood gives a real sturdy feeling underfoot, cementing the warm atmosphere. We do love a board that is dusky and dramatic, and Berkeley Calico Oak has both qualities by the bucket load. The grey and taupe tones of these boards are a great match for dark walls and furnishings, adding contrast and subtle detailing for a look that manages to merge comfort and sophistication.
Bringing warmth to an open plan living diner isn’t the easiest of tasks. The wide expanse of space makes it easy for the room to feel cold. Teaming a brooding wall with the auburn tones of Harlech Cognac Oak, which are enhanced by a brushed and lacquered finish for subtle texture, will create a unified, rich space.
anything evoke warmth
About Woodpecker Flooring Woodpecker is a family-run business with a heritage in the timber industry that goes back three generations. Founded nearly 50 years ago by Bruce Ker, a skilled craftsman who loved teaching people how to work with wood, the Woodpecker tradition is continued today by his son Nelson and grandson Darwyn. Since the very beginning,
Woodpecker have been passionate about designing and sourcing the finest wooden floors. Their dedication starts in the forest. Woodpecker only uses responsibly sourced wood with full FSC or PEFC certifications. Headquartered in Caerphilly,
Woodpecker currently offer over 60 flooring options in real wood, engineered wood and bamboo which retails
nationwide stockists. For more information, please visit:
https://woodpeckerflooring.co.uk www.diyweek.net online and at
1 Berkeley Smoked Oak Engineered Wood Flooring
2 Oxwich Herringbone Coffee Strand 3 York Tawny Oak 4 Berkeley Calico Oak
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TURN YOUR HOME OFFICE INTO AN OASIS OF WORK WELLNESS
With many working from home, the importance of creating a space that reflects your personality and has a positive impact on your wellbeing is paramount. A space that makes you feel good can help you feel more motivated and productive. This can be achieved by using tactile, natural materials and soft shades of colour that convey harmony. Combine an office lamp with atmospheric uplighters and indirect LEDs instead of stereotypical neon office lighting. That way, you convey calm, even during the most gruelling Zoom calls. Surround yourself with objects that make you feel happy. A few shelves on the wall won’t take up working space and are an ideal way of displaying treasured knick- knacks. So even at the most stressful times, you’ll have a reason to smile and put things in perspective. Working becomes a pleasure if you feel safe and secure in your own cocoon. Quick-Step floors aren’t just great to look at, they’re scratch-resistant and maintenance-friendly too. A water-repellent coating makes them particularly maintenance-friendly, so you don’t expend much energy cleaning and your workplace remains hygienic. Quick-Step’s broad product range and practicality makes it easy to turn
your office into a real oasis of wellness. Quick-Step is a quality flooring brand produced by Unilin. On-going research and innovation along with a strong focus on quality have made Quick-Step one of the top players in the flooring industry. The brand, known for its glueless Uniclic installation system, has evolved from being an affordable alternative to wood to a category in its own right, bringing a wide variety of design floors that are swift and easy to install and maintain in every situation. Today, Quick- Step is a global engineered wood, laminate and luxury vinyl flooring brand active in over 100 countries. Visit
www.quick-step.co.uk for more details.
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