Light wooden floors
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The light wooden floor has become something of a given in modern homes – and it is easy to see why. Light floors make a room feel larger, reflect light and create a soft canvas that makes it easy to build on with colours and furnishings in the same or other wood species. At the same time, there are several shades and wood species to choose from, and the choice affects both the feel and the expression of your home. Oak with its classic warmth, ash with its light and lively grain, or Douglas fir with its long planks and exclusive character – each type of floor gives the room a unique personality. Here we guide you through choosing a light wooden floor.
Oak – the timeless classic
Oak floors are one of the most loved choices when it comes to wooden floors – and for good reason. The wood is hard-wearing, durable and ages beautifully, making it a safe investment for the home. The naturally warm tone of oak creates an inviting feel, while the floor is easy to combine with different styles and colours.
The finish plays a big part in the expression. With hardwax oil, the floor can be given a white-pigmented tone that enhances the Scandinavian feel and creates a lighter overall look. If you choose lacquer instead, you get a more untreated, raw feel that brings out the natural character of the oak and makes the floor especially easy to care for day to day. Whatever the finish, oak is a classic that always holds up – both practically and aesthetically.
Engineered plank flooring
Chevron floor in colour 102 Sandhammaren
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Ash flooring laid in planks
Ash is the choice for those who want a truly light floor. At Chevron, we often advise customers who want a very white-pigmented oak floor to choose ash instead – it simply looks more natural thanks to the light base tone of ash. The wood has an almost white base tone combined with a distinct grain, giving a lively and personal expression. This makes an ash floor an exciting foundation for an interior – neutral enough to fit in anywhere, yet with enough life to make the room feel dynamic.
Just like oak, ash can be influenced by different finishes. Hardwax oil enhances the light, fresh feel, especially if you choose a white-pigmented variant. Lacquer gives the floor a more natural, raw finish and makes it extra hard-wearing against the strains of everyday life. The result is a floor that both lifts the room and stands the test of time.