Endurance, design and appeal work simultaneously while deciding the flooring for your home. Yet, a number of questions bother you even aft er you have clinched and finalised on a specific type and finish. Th e presence of wood naturally brings in a sense of warmth and cosiness into the interiors of a house. Deciding on the right colour, texture and pattern of the wood is in fact a big decision.
“Engineered wood is the most preferred option these days, as it is more versatile, resistant to temperature changes, deals with moisture a bit better, and also is super easy to install. The quality of wood should also be of top priority. Oak, maple, and walnut are known for their strength and durability,” suggests Akash Saini, Director, Notion Flooring. There are more than just a few qualities to wooden flooring than meets the eye. “Wood exudes abundance and luxury in fl ooring. It lends an earthy feel and refined taste along with a sense of luxury. It is extremely easy to install, remove and maintain, making it irresistible,” says Abhishek Saraf, Joint Managing Director, Square Foot. From highly functional kitchen areas, bedrooms, foyers to supremely active kids room, each area of your home requires special attention and strategy while implementing the floor design plan.
“Each room will require a flooring type with suitable, and oft en very different properties. Bathroom flooring, for example, should be able to tolerate high humidity levels. If you are laying flooring in different rooms or doing the entire house, you will need to choose a type of wood that will work in all the rooms,” informs Suresh Kumar Mansukhani, Country Manager, Indian subcontinent, Junckers. While opting for different kinds of wood laminates, do keep in mind that the consolidation of various wood types should look consistent as a whole. And as you make a decision on the finish and colour of the wood, many aspects come into play, for example, the flow of light in the area, the type of furniture adorning the space and the functionality of the room.
Sanjeev Sharma of Orionn Architects says, “Colours like ebony, espresso, jacobean and dark walnut are perfect for bringing richness to your space. Beige is another good option that adds to naturally lit spaces.” Each wood type carries a unique pattern and radiates an irresistible charm. Anil Tyagi, Business Head, Mikasa Floors, Greenlam Industries Limited sheds light on the varied wood types and patterns that can help you create individualistic corners. “Wooden floors are not just limited to that classic brownish wooden textures; they are available in myriad designs and patterns. Mikasa wood floors come in all shades, designs and patterns. Arbor, atmos and pristine, Mikasa’s highly vaulted range of flooring options add a melange of distinct characteristic to any environment. Moreover, Mikasa has recently introduced eleven splendid variants; oak moonlight, oak winter, oak dusk, oak summer, oak lumen, oak spring, African teak, lapacho, Burmese teak, Brazilian walnut, and jatoba.,” retorts Anil Tyagi.
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