Below right, the Trento Distressed Oiled Golden Sawn Engineered Oak 220mm takes the warmth of golden oak and adds a layer of artisan craftsmanship that sets it apart. Part of the Trento collection, this exceptional wide-plank engineered oak features a golden distressed and sawn oiled finish on an extraordinary 220mm plank, combining the visual texture of sawn marks with the warmth of a golden oil treatment.
Yarl Christie, Founder of Stories Flooring, said:“ Wide-plank engineered oak in smoked and brushed finishes is our strongestgrowing category, with customers actively moving away from pale and cool-toned boards.
“ There is a real appetite for homes that feel comforting and inviting, particularly as we move into the colder months. Warm oak tones and tactile finishes help to soften a room, while still feeling timeless and sophisticated.
“ And by reducing the number of joins visible across a floor, wider boards allow the grain and character of the timber to take centre stage, creating a cleaner and more expansive appearance.”
The trend also ties into the continuing influence of quiet luxury, with homeowners prioritising understated quality, craftsmanship and longevity.
Yarl added:“ Quiet luxury is not about filling a home with expensivelooking pieces. It is about choosing materials that feel good to live with and will continue to look beautiful for years. A richly textured oak floor delivers that quality without needing to shout.”
For homeowners looking to embrace the trend, Yarl recommends choosing a board of 180mm or wider in warm or midtoned oak tones, rather than overly orange finishes. Brushed surfaces can reveal more of the timber’ s natural grain, while smoked finishes introduce depth and variation without making a room feel dark.
The result is flooring that feels rich, welcoming and quietly confident.
Stories Flooring’ s range of wideplank flooring is available now, with prices starting at £ 32.99 per m2.
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