Rustic oak flooring is rapidly growing in popularity. Maples & Birch are pleased to be able to offer a wonderful range of solid and engineered rustic oak flooring. Wood flooring is often categorised by four main groups – Prime, Select, Natural and Rustic. These don’t refer to the quality of the wood, instead they are […]
We are often asked what are the best parquet floor designs and patterns. The answer always has to be – whatever suits the space you’re working with after all parquet is about what suits your personal preferences. Currently herringbone designs are exceptionally popular but there is truly a wide range of configurations available which can […]
Walnut flooring is rapidly growing in popularity again. Maples & Birch are pleased to be able to offer a range of engineered walnut flooring. Walnut trees are deciduous and can grow up to 40m tall over a period of 20 years. Grown for both their valuable nuts and highly patterned wood, this tree is prized […]
In the UK many people often usethe term Herringbone to describe all forms and styles of parquetry. In actual fact, there are over 20 differentpatterns of parquet flooring with 100’s of design variations. Some of these designs such as Versailles andChantilly date back as far as the 16th century. Some of the otherpopular designs include, Basket […]
Engineered hardwood flooring is a remarkable material with all the benefits of solid wood and none of the drawbacks. Unlike laminate flooring it is made of real hardwood and not simply a pattern printed onto wooden substrate. Once installed, even experts struggle to tell if an engineered wood floor is hardwood throughout. Here at Maples […]
Engineered and solid wood floors are available in a wide range of surface textures but which one is right for you? This is our guide to the top Hardwood Flooring Textures with examples from our online catalogue. Considering the importance of floor texture is essential to the design and ambience of a room. How a […]
We love our houses and across the country home owners will go to great lengths to find the right décor and materials to create their own perfect space. As period properties and rustic styled rooms are becoming ever more popular, the demand for character flooring has increased too. As part of this trend people are […]
There are various engineered flooring options available but nothing can beat the charm and gold standard of oak engineered hardwood flooring. It is one of the most authentic and stylish types of hardwood flooring available that is also highly resistant to wear and tear. It requires only a little maintenance to ensure that it looks […]
For the last few years, the popularity of Grey Oak Hardwood Flooring has been rapidly increasing. When the wood style was introduced in the industry for the first time some professional interior designers and homeowners avoided it considering that it would not stay in trend for a long time. However, it seems like this stylish […]
Wood has always been a much loved feature in homes and has been incorporated in designs from rustic log cabins to ultra-modern 2ist century skyscrapers. Interior designers are rediscovering the magic of using wood on both horizontal and vertical surfaces – a trend that continues to grow with no signs of stopping anytime soon. When it comes […]
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