In Europe, around 42% of the land area is covered with forests and is considered one of the most forest-rich regions in the world.
These ancient forests, with their dense green canopies and various species of thriving vegetation are ecosystems in their own right and truly are one of the many great natural beauties of this world. For thousands of years native Europeans have admired these great wonders and in more recent times, they have inspired the setting of many stories in popular literature, television and movies. For you Harry Potter fans out there, we are picturing ‘The forbidden Forrest’ alongside Hogwarts!
Historic forests cover up to 42% of Europe.
One particular important species of tree found in these ancient forests of Europe, is the Oak Tree. With over 600 different species of Oak found all over the world it is no surprise that Oak is traditionally one of the most desirable and harvested hard woods available. Oak is not only prized for its hardness and strength but also for its appealing natural grain markings and interesting rustic look. Throughout history, Oak has been used for many various purposes such as hard wood flooring, wall panelling, furniture, ship building and many other decorative or useful creations.
European Oak, prized for its hardness and strength.
Feeling inspired by the ancient forests of Europe? Get a natural European Oak flooring look in your own home using our luxury vinyl flooring. Achieve this authentic, classic flooring look without the negative environmental impact of removing these historic and magnificent trees from the European forests in which they thrive.
Let’s take a look at some of our most popular European Oak inspired flooring options from across our ranges and explore the benefits of installing our beautiful floors in your home.
LooseLay Originals Danbury LLP154
Classic yet contemporary, cool but warm. There are few finishes as versatile as the beauty of European Oak. Danbury features naturally harmonised hues of light browns, grey highlights and deep chocolate undertones complemented by a textural hand scraped finish. It embodies all the qualities that make our European Oak a standout in our collection of LooseLay Originals flooring. Experience the natural beauty of European oak floor without the practical draws of natural hardwood. Our luxury vinyl floors are comfortable and quiet underfoot making them the perfect bedroom flooring solution.
LooseLay Longboard French Grey Oak LLP308
A set of antique French oak boards from the Blois area of the Loire Valley were the original inspiration behind this LooseLay Longboard design. Our designers highlighted the different characteristics of this unique wood such as knots and gnarls with the process of liming and light brushing creating cross sawn elements, an intriguing blend of natural and man-made features. Tapping into the European preference for neutral and grey tones, French Grey Oak provides a subtle sophisticated look to both traditional and contemporary interiors. Our Loose lay flooring is both kid and pet friendly making it the perfect choice for busy family homes by providing a safe and comfortable place to play with the durability and low maintenance of luxury vinyl.
Van Gogh French Oak VGW85T / SCB-VGW85T – Available in Dual Format
French Oak from our dual format Van Gogh range has the attractive knot and grain details of a traditional European oak hard floor, in a subtly variable light blond tone that is valued by homemakers for adding natural warmth into any space. Gentle enough in design to work throughout an open-plan space, but with the flexibility of dual format to play with different angles and border details to create definition throughout the home. Our dual format floors are available in both gluedown and rigid core allowing you to choose the design you want in the format you need for your space and desired look. You may wish feature French Oak in a herringbone laying pattern as your entrance flooring with gluedown and an elegant straight lay for your kitchen flooring with rigid core.
Korlok Baltic Washed Oak RKP8101
Inspired by the European Oaks found in the Baltic region, our Baltic Washed Oak is a Korlok rigid core hybrid flooring option that offers distinctive details, markings and features a matte, textured finish combined with light and natural grey undertones. This on-trend rustic look will suit both traditional and contemporary interiors alike where a more rustic European Oak look can add character to the space. Our rigid core floors feature a 2G or 5G click-locking mechanism that ensures planks are quick and easy to install with minimal disruption to the family home and guaranteed to last a lifetime securely locked into place.
Experience the beauty of a truly historic European Oak inspired floor with all the benefits of Karndean Designflooring. We have a wide range of designs, carefully curated to suit any interior style, with something for every taste.
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