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How the wild Oaks of Normandy graced the floors of Scotland’s World famous distillery. How did a French tree like this end up on the floor of the world’s most famous Scotch Whisky distillery? This is a mature Oak tree growing wild amongst the fields (bocage) of Normandy. But...
Many homeowners are turning to homemade cleaning solutions as an eco-friendly alternative to commercial products. Online recipes often promise a cheap and natural way to clean wood floors using ingredients such as white vinegar, baking soda, Castile soap, essential oil and hot water. While these DIY mixtures may seem...
Hardwood floors are one of the most attractive and durable flooring choices for any home. Their natural beauty, warmth and timeless appeal can enhance almost any interior. However, cleaning hardwood floors incorrectly can lead to scratches, dull finishes, moisture damage and even costly repairs. Many homeowners unknowingly make cleaning...
Battersea has become one of South West London’s most sought-after locations, attracting families, professionals, and property investors alike. With its mix of elegant Victorian terraces, Edwardian houses, riverside apartments, and contemporary developments, the area offers tremendous potential for home improvement. Rather than moving to a new property, many homeowners...
Parquet flooring remains one of the most timeless and elegant flooring choices for both traditional and modern homes. Known for its intricate patterns, natural beauty and durability, a parquet floor can completely transform a room when properly maintained. However, over time, wear and tear, scratches, stains and loose blocks...
Chevron flooring has become one of the most sought-after trends in interior design, offering a sleek and visually appealing alternative to traditional wooden flooring layouts. Defined by its precise angles and perfect points, the chevron pattern creates movement, depth and elegance within a space. Whether used in living rooms,...
Choosing between engineered wood flooring and laminate is one of the most important decisions when selecting new flooring for your home. Both options are popular, cost-effective alternatives to solid hardwood, but they differ in structure, durability and long-term value. This guide provides a clear comparison of engineered wood and...
Choosing the best wood flooring for kitchen spaces requires a careful balance between style, durability and practicality. Kitchens are high-traffic areas exposed to moisture, spills and heavy foot traffic, making the right floor selection an important consideration for long-term performance. With a wide range of wood flooring options available,...
How the wild Oaks of Normandy graced the floors of Scotland’s World famous distillery. How did a French tree like this end up on the floor of the world’s most famous Scotch Whisky distillery? This is a mature Oak tree growing wild amongst the fields (bocage) of Normandy. But it’s not any old Oak, there are many subtle differences between
Keeping it clean! A beautiful floor can retain its freshness for years with regular cleaning and maintenance. How to maintain your floors looking beautiful for longer Your beautiful wood floor can stay beautiful if you know how to look after it. Whether waxed, oiled or lacquered, its biggest enemies are grit, excessive wear, scraping, water and heat. Grit: the smallest
Perceptions of value … and what to look for in a quotation When you buy something, and you may not be aware of this, three factors are streaming through your head all at the same time: What is the price, what is the value (good or bad) and what is the benefit. Annoying people will offer unsolicited advice: Do you
How the detail crowns the project A demonstration of floor fitting excellence in London “ I was amazed”, said the Vicar of St Dionis Church, a huge church on Parsons Green, “that 95% of the floor was fitted in three days”. “Ah!” said Tim Hobern of HS Wood Flooring, “that’s the easy bit. What takes the time and finesse is
Art begets design begets fashion begets trends. And technology lubricates in the process. No example betters this than the Bauhaus School of Art founded in 1919 in Germany. Its influence on trends is as alive today as it ever was. The Barcelona Chair by Ludwig Miles van der Rohe exemplifies the beauty of the marriage between form and function. Paul
A gentleman recently asked us if we could revive his pinewood floor. He told us HS Wood Flooring, along with other flooring companies, seem to mention hardwood floors exclusively, nothing about Softwood floors. As it happens, we have renovated lots of pine wood floors and we’ll come back to that. This enquiry raises questions about the hardness of wood; this
Certainly amongst children and not a few adults, there is a dissociation between certain products and their origins. Take milk, for example: it is processed and packaged in such a way that its connection with the cow is so remote that she is irrelevant. If, however, foot and mouth disease is decimating herds and milk has to be rationed, we
One of our clients was inspired by the floors of the Hermitage in St Petersburg. Yes, the one that Catherine the Great had built for her Winter Palace in 1764. His home is in Balham, a distinctly a more modest affair. He, and his wife, together planned the interiors of their terraced house. He designed the floors and we fitted
