Choosing the Right Luxury Flooring for Your Home
Why Luxury Flooring Matters
Choosing the right luxury wood flooring is one of the most important design decisions you’ll make in your home. It sets the tone, defines the flow, and influences both the look and feel of every space. The right flooring brings warmth, elegance, and longevity, creating a foundation that elevates the entire interior. At Chapter Seven Design, we guide clients through selecting luxury wood flooring that balances beauty, practicality, and timeless appeal.
Herringbone Wood Flooring
Herringbone is one of the iconic luxury wood flooring types, instantly recognisable, classic and refined.
Why choose it:
Adds architectural character
Works beautifully in period or contemporary homes
Creates movement and interest
Enhances long hallways and living spaces
Potential considerations:
Requires more precision during installation
Slightly higher cost due to labour
Works best in medium to large spaces
Chevron Wood Flooring
Chevron offers a more modern, directional look. Its “V” formation makes spaces feel sleek, dynamic, and intentionally designed.
Why choose it:
Contemporary and elegant.
Perfect for open-plan living.
Gives a sense of flow and purpose.
Feels high-end and editorial.
Potential considerations:
Installation requires expert craftsmanship.
Works best in well-proportioned rooms.
Wide Plank Wood Flooring
If you prefer simplicity, calm, and understated luxury, wide plank flooring is ideal. It is timeless, versatile, and effortlessly sophisticated.
Why choose it:
Clean, minimal, and serene.
Makes rooms feel larger.
Timeless and easy to style.
Works with modern and classic interiors.
Potential considerations:
Rustic grains or knots may appear depending on the wood grade.
Colour and texture need careful selection.
Engineered Wood vs Solid Wood — Which Is Better?
Engineered Wood Flooring
Engineered wood offers the beauty of hardwood with added stability.
Benefits:
Perfect for underfloor heating.
Less movement and warping.
Ideal for kitchens, extensions, and open-plan spaces.
Available in herringbone, chevron, or plank.
Considerations:
Can only be sanded a limited number of times.
Quality varies — premium suppliers matter.
Solid Wood Flooring
Solid wood is a more traditional option with unmatched authenticity.
Benefits:
Beautiful ageing and patina.
Can be sanded and refinished multiple times.
Long-term investment.
Considerations:
Prone to expansion and contraction.
Not ideal with underfloor heating.
Needs stable humidity levels.
We often get asked, what’s the best luxury wood flooring for your home?
For most modern homes, engineered wood offers the best balance of luxury, practicality, and longevity, especially in large open-plan areas. You need to think about the size of the space, your lifestyle along with foot traffic. The architectural style of your home and the atmosphere you want to create will need to be a consideration also.
At Chapter Seven Design, we help our clients make confident, informed choices that elevate their homes for years to come. From selecting the perfect luxury wood flooring to designing calm, refined interiors, our approach blends interior architecture, craftsmanship, and timeless design.
As an accredited SBID member, Chapter Seven Design brings recognised expertise to every project. If you’re planning a renovation or looking to transform your home, contact Chapter Seven Design to begin your project, or explore our full range of Midlands interior design services to see how we can support you. We would be delighted to guide you through the next steps.
Written by Andy & Joe