Design Buy Build - Issue 57 2022

Page 26

FLOORING

CONTEMPORARY FAMILY LIVING WITH HAVWOODS A charming and handsome abode in one

Sweeping elegantly through the hallway, the flooring changes to herringbone for an ontrend

of London’s infamous rowing areas, Putney

entranceway allowing for natural zoning without the need for walls, with the cooler Scandi

House is a sophisticated family home in

colourway still in place. The Crittal doors that lead into each room allow the light to travel

South West London.

even further, creating a contemporary sense of fluidity and place.

Beautifully adorned with luxury art deco style influences, the kitchen, hallway and living space were given a substantial renovation by Nancy Gouldstone Architects and a fresh new look by designer The Roomologist. Beautiful wooden flooring by Havwoods was installed to enable a seamless flow throughout the downstairs of the property. The light tones of the Venture Plank floorboards create an open and spacious look that flows seamlessly through every room, complementing the handsome dark furnishings and the natural light that pours through the floor to ceiling windows, skylights Havwoods’ industry leading

and Crittal doors.

knowledge and innovative

The kitchen is at the heart of the property as

aesthetics consistently provide

the flooring pairs perfectly with the natural

advanced wood floor solutions

materials of the dark wooden cabinetry,

that meet the needs of any

marble surfaces and rattan furniture.

client request.

Statement hanging pendants and eye-

www.havwoods.com/uk

catching gold brassware stand out against the dark colour palette creating a look that is

info@havwoods.com

not only modern but luxurious and timeless.

+44(0)1524 737000

TERRAZZO TREND FOR MASTIC ASPHALT FLOORING AND PAVING Mastic asphalt is ideal for construction projects where a seamless, waterproof, durable surface is required. Commonly associated with roofing, tanking, flooring, paving and screeding projects due to its ability to offer total waterproof protection, the Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) has recently seen a trend emerging of the use of mastic asphalt flooring incorporating terrazzo. The long and rich history of terrazzo, with archaeologists discovering terrazzo as far back as 8000 years ago, is testament to its status as a construction material that stands the test of time. Modern interpretations of

with terrazzo. Different visual effects can

terrazzo have been created by combining

be created depending on the size and type

Email: info@masticasphaltcouncil.co.uk

decorative stone chippings with mastic

of aggregate added at the mixing point to

Tel: 01273 242778

asphalt, which is then polished to create

create a bespoke finish.

infinite possibilities in any design situation.

26

Mastic asphalt terrazzo offers the durability

Some perceive mastic asphalt terrazzo

and distinctive features of terrazzo and

as having a distinctly ‘retro’ look and no

consists of a traditional mastic asphalt

two installations are ever the same, as the

base with a modern finish. Slip and skid

aggregate is exposed as part of the finishing

resistance can also be incorporated into

process. Other finishes can also be created -

the wearing course of the mastic asphalt. In

such as matt or smooth - as opposed to the

addition, mastic asphalt terrazzo is suited

highly polished effect normally associated

for both internal and external applications.

Web: www.masticasphaltcouncil.co.uk


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.