Classical wooden flooring has long been a favourite of the British homeowner. It’s lasting good looks coupled to easy maintenance and compatibility to support changing tastes in interior design has made both solid wood and laminates the first choice for those of discerning taste.

Simon Manley of Michael John Flooring Specialist, sheds some light on the options. “Real wood comes as either as a solid piece of timber or  ‘engineered’ faced with a veneer but characteristics, colourations in several widths giving numerous options to create.