14 wood flooring ideas for every home

Whether you live in a period property or a new build home, wood flooring is a great option. Not only does it add warmth and texture to any room, but it’s practical and durable to boot. Here, we reveal 14 wonderful wood flooring ideas to help you level up your floors and home.

1. Experiment with wooden floor designs

When you think of wood flooring, chances are you picture long planks laid side by side. But there are plenty of layouts and designs to choose from – such as chevron, basket weave, and mosaic. Intricate parquet de Versailles flooring adds depth and interest to this open-plan kitchen while adding to the room’s high-end aesthetic.

2. Explore sustainable options for wood flooring

Wood is a renewable material which makes it a great choice if you’re on the hunt for eco-friendly flooring. Just make sure it carries an FSC certification so that you know it’s sourced from responsibly managed forests. For the most eco-friendly wood flooring options, consider cork (which is harvested from the bark of the cork oak tree) or bamboo (which is technically a grass but has similar properties to wood) – as you can see from the picture above, bamboo makes for a beautiful as well as sustainable flooring choice.

3. Consider durable hardwood floor ideas

Hardwood flooring is made from trees that are relatively slow-growing, which makes it denser and more durable than other wood flooring options. Oak is the most popular hardwood flooring and comes in lots of different colours and finishes. However, cherry, walnut, ash, and mahogany are just a few other options that could give your home the durability and style you’re looking for.

4. Restore original wood flooring

If you’re renovating a property and you find wood flooring hidden away beneath your carpets, you’re in luck! Restored wood flooring is packed with character and perfect imperfections. We love the original floorboards in this cream kitchen, which bring a rugged warmth to the space.

5. Consider opting for a wood tiles design

As much as we love wood, it’s not always suitable for every room of the house – for instance, temperature and humidity fluctuations in a bathroom or wet room could cause your floorboards to warp. Instead, why not look into wood effect tiles? These wood tile floors are extremely hard-wearing and low-maintenance options.

6. Get savvy with lookalike wood floor kitchen ideas

Your kitchen is a room that likely sees a lot of foot traffic, splashes, and spillages – especially if you live with pets and children! Wood alternatives such as LVT and laminate tend to be more durable, scratch-resistant, and water-resistant than wood and can look highly realistic. Oh, and they’re usually more budget-friendly too!

7. Inject style with wooden floor edging ideas

If your wood floor joins up with things other than just doors and walls, your edge trims can be just as important as your floor itself! This wooden floor abuts an integrated doormat. The edge trim connects the two seamlessly to create a classy finish.

8. Make a statement with herringbone wooden floor ideas for your living room

Herringbone is one of the most popular parquet flooring designs today and it’s easy to see why. It adds a unique texture and character to any room. Here, herringbone flooring gives this modern city apartment a timeless and sophisticated edge.

9. Make an impact with dark wood flooring ideas

Dark wood flooring is a stylish option that shows off the grain of the wood. Plus, it hides everyday dirt and grime more easily than light wood flooring, which is ideal for busy households! We’re big fans of this kitchen diner, where dark wood flooring provides the perfect contrast to the white kitchen cabinets and worktops.

10. Amp up the atmosphere with dark wood flooring in your living room

Opting for dark wood flooring is ideal if you like a moody and atmospheric living room. In this living room concept, dark wood flooring is teamed with navy wall panelling and velvet armchairs for a cosy and sophisticated look. It’s the ideal canvas for the brass chair legs, coffee table and pendant lights to pop against.

11. Elongate your space by laying wood flooring lengthways

If you’re dealing with a small living space, prioritise wood flooring ideas that can help to make it feel bigger. For instance, laying your floorboards parallel to the longest wall in the room, like in this open plan kitchen living room, can help to elongate it. Similarly, choosing wide planks can help to make a room feel less busy by reducing the number of seams between them.

12. Team your bedroom wood floor ideas with cosy rugs

We love wood floors in the bedroom, but make sure to team them with soft rugs. That way, you’ll treat your toes getting in and out of bed, at the same time as giving your bedroom that all-important hygge feeling. The wood floors in this cosy Scandinavian-style bedroom look oh-so-inviting combined with those fluffy rugs, woolly throws, plush cushions and even a toasty fireplace!

13. Embrace a modern look with grey wood flooring ideas

Wood floors come in a huge range of colours and styles. If you’re not keen on the warmth of natural wood finishes, why not opt for a grey effect? The grey laminate floor in this utility room goes perfectly with the teal cabinets – ideal if you’re after a more modern aesthetic.

14. Go light and airy with white wood flooring ideas

If you inherited wood flooring when you purchased your home, you might be looking for a way to make your mark on it – especially if it’s damaged or in need of substantial restoration work. One option is to paint your floorboards white. It’s a trick that’s worked wonders in this rustic bedroom, as the white walls and floor allow other original features to stand out and take centre stage.

Wood flooring ideas key takeaways

• Wood flooring is a great way to add natural warmth and texture to any room of the home.
• Wood flooring substitutes such as laminate and LVT can look realistic at the same time as being more durable and budget-friendly.
• With a range of colours, finishes, and designs to choose from, there’s a wood flooring option to suit every taste, budget, and property style.

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