Choosing the right flooring is one of the most important — and most challenging — parts of any renovation.
With a plethora of different timbers, coloured carpets, or types of stone to choose from, how do you decide what works best in your space?
Find a helpful breakdown of six popular flooring options you should know about below.
Rachel Hurst and Richard Wharldall’s Kew home. Photo – Eve Wilson.
Kieran and Pauline Morrissey’s Melbourne apartment. Translucent coffee table from Fenton & Fenton. Escape Velour Esther from Supertuft. Wave side table from Bonnie and Neil. Float Sofa from Sarah Ellison. Photo – Eve Wilson
Henne Store by Brahman Perera. Escape Velour in Bronte from Supertuft. Photo – Lillie Thompson, courtesy of Supertuft
Ballarat House by Kennedy Nolan. Custom Twist in Tease from Supertuft. Photo – Derek Swalwell, courtesy of Supertuft
Henne Store by Brahman Perera. Custom Higgi Blue Carpet from Supertuft. Photo – Lillie Thompson, courtesy of Supertuft
Creating a cosy space really does start from the ground up, and carpet is a no-brainer for those rooms where you want to feel a sense of warmth underfoot, especially in the bedroom. In addition to muted tones like Supertuft Imagine Luscious Carpet, we love how coloured carpet is also making a comeback in the living room! Supertuft Escape Velour Esther is the perfect green colourway for a retro-inspired room.
Wilam Ngarrang building by Kennedy Nolan and environmental consultants Finding Infinity. Photo – Eve Wilson.
Wilam Ngarrang building by Kennedy Nolan and environmental consultants Finding Infinity. Photo – Eve Wilson.
Park Street designed by Breathe Architecture, developed by Milieu. Photo – Ben Moynihan
Cork might be one of the more underrated flooring options, but it has a long list of benefits you should know. It’s cost-effective, aesthetically versatile, and is a natural thermal and acoustic insulator — which helps make rooms with cork flooring warmer and quieter! Go for a classic textural look with Kustom Timber Copenhagen Cork, or make a statement with Kustom Timber Dark Cork’s moody speckled tones.
A Clever Reworking Of A 70sqm Cottage In Hawthorn, Melbourne by Rosanna Ceravolo. Photo – Sean Fennessy.
A Clever Reworking Of A 70sqm Cottage In Hawthorn, Melbourne by Rosanna Ceravolo. Photo – Sean Fennessy.
The great thing about terrazzo is it works with almost any architectural style. The composite material contains chips of marble, quartz, granite, or glass to create a playful and multi-coloured tile, so using it for flooring is an excellent way to inject pattern into a space. Something like Wintersun by Fibonacci is a nice minimalistic option, combining Carrara marble with a fresh base, while Juliette’s Kiss reveals flecks of blushing pink and peach-toned aggregate extracted from a quarry in Verona!
Alta Floorboards from Kustom Timber. Photo – Courtesy of Kustom Timber
Photo – Emily Bartlett. Courtesy of Kustom Timber.
Herringbone floors have been around for centuries (beginning in Ancient Egypt and Rome!) and the style remains one of the most timeless ways to install timber floors today. Royal Oak Floors French Grey Oak Floorboards are a stunning example of this subtle, yet eye-catching feature floor — especially fitting for an older building or a heritage home.
Calypso Floorboards from Kustom Timber. Photo – Courtesy of Kustom Timber
Photo – Courtesy of Royal Oak Floors.
Want your home to feel like a big hug? Then picking the right warm-toned timber for the floors is crucial. Royal Oak Floors Smoked Timber Floorboards showcases honey-like hues in graduating tones for an updated take on a traditional favourite. Meanwhile, Kustom Timber Beach House Floorboards offer a more blonde, coastal, and sun-kissed finish that feels classic yet contemporary.
Fume Floorbooards from Kustom Timber. Photo – Courtesy of Kustom Timber
Intrinsic Black Oak Floorboards from Royal Oak Floors. Photo – Courtesy of Royal Oak Floors
Wheat Fields Oak Floorboards from Royal Oak Floors. Photo – Courtesy of Royal Oak Floors
If you’re dreaming of a modern and moody interior, you can’t go past a cool-toned timber, ranging from ashy and light options like Royal Oak Floors Arctic Grey Oak Floorboards, to smokey mid-tone browns, and even rich black hues. Something like the Kustom Timber Black Comb Floorboards will pair beautifully with monochromatic fixtures and finishes, but can also turn your floor into a dramatic hero feature!
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