timberfloors
Decorator’s tips
■ Consider extra-wide boards,
from 180-270mm wide as they’re
right on trend.
■ Dark planks are gaining in
popularity but can be pricey. Original
boards can look as good as new
when revamped with a dark stain.
■ Matt lacquer floor finishes are
all the rage. They have the desirable
appearance of an oiled finish
without any of the maintenance.
4. The dream plan
for Australian living
at its best is to create
a seamless transition
between indoors and
out. But if pavers or
tiles are not to your
liking indoors, choose
timber instead. We’re
loving it here as there’s
no mistaking how fab
this floor looks.
5. Let your eye travel
through this room
and
enjoy the wild and
wonderful mix of pieces.
And with this style you
need timber floors to
ground it with as much
design confidence as
the room itself. It’s an
absolutely easy and
exciting way to decorate
- you gotta love it!
6. When the plantation
resort look
is closest
to your heart, choose
timber that glows like
sunshine.
It
creates a
lovely base allowing you
to furnish with tropical
cane, sumptuously
comfortable colonial
club chairs, draping
tablecloths and a perfect
yellow and white scheme.
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