Cutting-Edge Floors
Keith Troyer
Have you ever thought wood floors were too conventional or boring for a project? Do the straight lines of traditional red oak flooring (and the accompanying orange tint from the 1980s) make your eyes roll?
Modern patterns, borders, medallions, and new finishing techniques keep real wood floors at the cutting edge of style options for upscale homes and large projects.
Boardwalk works directly with manufacturers to create the exact specifications for these patterns directly from the factory. This can also be done on-site by skilled installation teams. While this process can use more material and time to produce, the results are undeniably remarkable. A herringbone (or double-herringbone), wide-plank chevron, or a tasteful border with a complimentary species will elevate a simple, classic space into an extraordinary masterpiece.
Borders, patterns, and medallions offer the opportunity to combine multiple wood species with varying color tones, creating a visually captivating effect. For instance, while a floor entirely in deep, rich mahogany might exceed budget constraints, using it as a border with a lighter wood centerpiece can provide the perfect contrast.
Moreover, integrating other materials such as stone, tile, brushed aluminum, or polished brass can further enhance your floor designs. These elements can serve as stunning accessories to wood floors, adding a unique and sophisticated touch to any space.
These images above are some featured patterns from our partner, Vintage Hardwood Flooring. We work with Oshkosh for medallions (wood and stone), parquet floors, and intricate borders.
If your next project calls for something attention-getting and cutting-edge, don't count out wood! A tasteful mix of geometry, species, and materials is the key to making a modern flooring pattern stand out like never before.
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