A Scandi inspired living room with neutral tones combined with Russwood's European Oak Flooring in OriginalA Scandi inspired living room with neutral tones combined with Russwood's European Oak Flooring in Original

How to choose your dream floor

Thea Jones
By Thea Jones
| 3 min read

Your choice of flooring will affect the look and feel of the whole room and it’s not something you’ll want to change often, which is why it’s important to get your flooring choice right. With so many options to consider, Russwood, as wood flooring specialists, aim to make it as easy as possible for you to narrow down your choice and select your dream floor.

Private home | European Oak Flooring | Linen | Helen Lucas Architects | Angus Bremner Photography

Try our Virtual Tools

Our Virtual Tools allow you to browse our flooring range in the comfort of your home or office. Our 3D Virtual Samples are the quickest and most sustainable way to view our range of European Oak samples up close, allowing you to view the texture, grain and colour whilst Russwood’s Floor Visualiser Tool uses the latest technology to bring your project vision to life, allowing you to compare two floors side by side in your room in a few simple steps.

You can also use our Compare Flooring tool to help differentiate between the products we offer using multiple categories, designed to help you make a decision and narrow down the options.

Barnton Avenue | European Oak Flooring in Linen | Somner Macdonald Architects | Jim Stephenson Photography

Make it your own with European Oak flooring

If you have a specific vision in mind, and want full control over the look of your floor, start with our European Oak flooring range. This collection includes our customisable and hand-selected oak floors, allowing you to choose your board size, grade, and texture. With a wide range of colours and the option of plank, chevron or parquet boards, you can create the perfect floor for your project. Click the ‘Specification’ button under each virtual sample to explore the available options for your chosen colour. For projects with tight deadlines, look for floors marked with a ‘Short lead time available’ banner, indicating select stock options ready for quick delivery.

European Mountain Larch Flooring | Frost White
European Mountain Larch Flooring | Frost White

Stylish, Scandinavian aesthetic of European Mountain Larch

If you are looking for something different, and dream of an on-trend, light Scandinavian aesthetic, consider our European Mountain Larch Flooring. It’s offered in three different colour options: Natural, Soft White and Frost White. Whether you’re aiming for a clean, minimalistic look, or a cosy, rustic feel, this range has it all. This flooring is engineered, and suitable for underfloor heating systems, whilst the lightly brushed finish makes it hard-wearing and suitable for modern homes.

Somner Macdonald Office | Douglas Fir Flooring | David Barbour Photography

Something extra special with Douglas Fir…

For those looking for something truly special, be sure to check out our range of Douglas Fir flooring. This premium flooring collection floor features exceptional lengths ranging from three to five meters, and gorgeous wide boards measuring 350mm. The subtle wavy flame figuring adds a unique charm that is sure to impress. Our clear-grade boards are meticulously crafted to highlight the natural beauty of the wood. These bespoke boards come prefinished with hardwax oil ensuring effortless maintenance and lasting durability. Engineered for compatibility with underfloor heating, this flooring option is the perfect choice for any modern commercial or domestic projects.

We’re here to help

If you would like to speak to one of our specialist Flooring Advisors about your project, don’t hesitate to get in touch, we are happy to advise you on every step of your flooring project.

Meet Thea Jones

Flooring & Interiors Sales Manager

Thea Jones is Russwood’s Flooring & Interior Cladding Sales Manager, with nearly a decade of experience advising on timber specification for residential and commercial interiors. Since joining Russwood in 2016, Thea has developed deep expertise in timber flooring and interior cladding, guiding architects, designers, and contractors through species selection, detailing, and installation best practices.

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