Fabulous Floors Magazine Summer 2015 | Page 34

always resilient | The Van Gogh Collection by Karndean F or centuries, wood has been the base material for furniture, cabinetry, flooring and other construction projects. Over time, natural wood undergoes a number of processes as it ages, and following trends seen in fashion and interiors, product designers are now looking to introduce these aging processes to new woods to give them a rustic, reclaimed and repurposed look. Following this trend, our new Van Gogh wood look planks replicate the unique look that comes from this transformation of wood over time through burning, liming and smoking. We are excited to announce the addition of 12 new planks to our pioneering Van Gogh collection this fall. Our expanded Van Gogh collection features designs inspired by salvaged and reused woods — meticulously developed to suit today’s top trends. The collection includes four lightly lime-washed oak looks, three designs inspired by American redwood railroad ties, three rich, brown smoked designs, and two unique wire-brushed cypresseffect planks. These floors have a story to tell. They bring character and a unique spirit to your home. Redwood railroad ties, seasoned from years of bolstering Californian tracks; oak casks, tinctured from aging amber ales; or majestic Mexican cypress trees, painstakingly burnished to a rich, sophisticated finish. These are just a few of the diverse designs available in the expanded Van Gogh collection from Karndean Designflooring. To browse the complete collection and find the perfect floor for your home, visit: www.karndean.com/en/floors/range-overview/van-gogh. ■ Left: Irises (detail) by Vincent Van Gogh (1853–90). Above: Art workshop in Hessian Oak; right: kitchendining area in Charred Oak. 32 FABULOUSfloors