Choosing a floor comes with plenty of questions. Wood or vinyl? Planks or herringbone? Light or dark? Calm or full of character? Our floor guide brings together practical advice, inspiration and useful things to know, helping you narrow down the options and find a floor that feels right for your home.
Real wood or wood effect? Start with the material. Wood flooring brings the natural grain, feel and variation of genuine timber, meaning every floor has its own character. Wood-effect flooring, such as vinyl, offers a different combination of appearance and performance. Explore the differences to find the flooring material that best suits your home and how you live.
Solid, engineered or hardened – there’s more than one way to make a wood floor. How it is constructed can influence its durability, stability and appearance, as well as how efficiently the timber is used. Discover the main types of wood flooring and what they could mean for your home.
This is where it gets personal. Wood species, surface treatment, grading and colour all influence how a wood floor looks and feels. Explore the details and discover which combination speaks to you.
Different wood species bring their own colour, grain and character to a floor, as well as differences in hardness and durability. They can also develop differently with age and exposure to light. Get to know the characteristics of each species before choosing your favourite.
It’s not all about looks. A wood floor’s surface treatment can enhance its natural colour and grain while influencing its feel, wear resistance and maintenance. It can also take the appearance in different directions, from natural and matt to smoother and more refined.
Prefer calm and consistent or lively and expressive? Wood grading determines how much natural variation you see in the floor. Knots, changes in colour and differences in grain can be more or less prominent, giving you plenty of choice between a cleaner appearance and one that celebrates the character of the tree.
Light, natural, warm, dark or grey? Colour can transform both the wood and the room around it. Staining changes the tone of a wood floor while allowing its grain and natural variation to remain visible, giving you plenty of scope to find a shade that works with your interior.
Different rooms place different demands on a floor. A hallway has to deal with shoes, dirt and moisture, while comfort may matter more in a bedroom or living room. Explore what to consider when choosing flooring for different rooms, without forgetting how you want them to look.
The kitchen can be demanding on a floor. Spills, frequent foot traffic and regular cleaning all come with the territory, so durability and easy maintenance matter. Then there’s the fun part: choosing a colour and pattern that work with your kitchen cabinets, worktops and splashbacks.
Shoes on, shoes off. Hallways see plenty of action. Look for flooring that can cope with frequent foot traffic, dirt and moisture brought in from outside while setting the right tone for the rest of your home.
Bedrooms call for a different approach. Comfort underfoot, acoustics and easy maintenance can all play a part, while the floor's colour and character can help set the mood for a calm and inviting space.
From quiet evenings to busy gatherings, the living room often has to do it all. Look for flooring that balances durability and comfort, then consider how the material, colour and format will work with the rest of your interior.
Sometimes you need to see a floor in a real space before you know what you like. Explore flooring trends, interior ideas and real homes and projects to see how different colours, formats and styles work. Follow the trends or ignore them completely? The best floor is ultimately one you'll enjoy living with.
A little care goes a long way. Find practical advice on cleaning and maintaining plank and herringbone flooring, along with guidance on dealing with scratches, chips and other surface damage. Because floors are made to be lived on.
Get to know our flooring options and find the one that’s right for your home.
Real wood with added strength. Our hardened wood flooring combines the natural beauty and variation of wood with high durability and a resource-efficient construction.
The timeless herringbone pattern, made for modern homes. Our hardened wood herringbone comes in a range of colours and formats, with a click system that makes the pattern easier to install.
A practical choice for active homes. Our vinyl flooring is durable, water-resistant and easy to maintain, with realistic wood designs in a range of colours.
Still have questions? We’ve got answers. Explore our flooring FAQ for useful advice on choosing, installing, cleaning and caring for your floor.
Your floor is more than just a surface – it’s part of your home’s identity. From plank size and colour to grain and finish, every choice shapes the final look. At Bjelin, we combine Scandinavian design with advanced technology to create floors that are both beautiful and practical.
See the options available for Woodura Planks here and Woodura Herringbone here.
You may need items such as skirting boards, thresholds and mouldings. See our full range of colour-matched accessories .
We recommend vacuuming or dry mopping. You can also use a damp (well-wrung) mop with a neutral cleaner such as Bjelin Washcare diluted in water. Ensure the floor dries within 2–3 minutes.
For Bjelin’s own floor care products, please see here. For more detailed guidance, refer to our installation instructions.
Calculate the area of your floor and add approximately 5–10% to allow for cutting and installation adjustments. It is also advisable to keep spare planks in case you need to replace one in the future due to damage.
For herringbone flooring, allow for a higher material usage. If installing with frieze and border, you should calculate at least 20% extra material.
Example:
If your room is 5 metres long and 4 metres wide:
5 × 4 = 20 m²
Add 10% extra: 20 × 1.10 = 22 m²
You should therefore order 22 m² of flooring.
Click flooring is easy to install and requires no glue or specialised tools. Start by preparing the subfloor, which should be clean, dry and level. Then lay the underlay according to the instructions.
Click the boards together plank by plank, starting with the long side and then connecting the short side. Make sure to leave an expansion gap along walls and fixed objects. Finish with skirting boards and the floor is ready to use immediately.
Always follow the installation instructions, which you can find here.
Made from wood-based materials, Nadura Tiles offer bold, mineral-inspired designs. Ideal for heavy foot traffic, with high resistance to wear, impact and water.