Flooring

CONTEMPORARY FAMILY LIVING WITH HAVWOODS

A charming and handsome abode in one of London’s infamous rowing areas, Putney House is a sophisticated family home in South West London.

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 and Crittal doors.

The kitchen is at the heart of the property as the flooring pairs perfectly with the natural materials of the dark wooden cabinetry, marble surfaces and rattan furniture. Statement hanging pendants and eyecatching gold brassware stand out against the dark colour palette creating a look that is not only modern but luxurious and timeless. Sweeping elegantly through the hallway, the flooring changes to herringbone for an ontrend entranceway allowing for natural zoning without the need for walls, with the cooler Scandi colourway still in place. The Crittal doors that lead into each room allow the light to travel even further, creating a contemporary sense of fluidity and place.

Havwoods’ industry leading knowledge and innovative aesthetics consistently provide advanced wood floor solutions that meet the needs of any client request.

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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 terrazzo have been created by combining decorative stone chippings with mastic asphalt, which is then polished to create infinite possibilities in any design situation.

Some perceive mastic asphalt terrazzo as having a distinctly ‘retro’ look and no two installations are ever the same, as the aggregate is exposed as part of the finishing process. Other finishes can also be created - such as matt or smooth - as opposed to the highly polished effect normally associated with terrazzo. Different visual effects can be created depending on the size and type of aggregate added at the mixing point to create a bespoke finish.

Mastic asphalt terrazzo offers the durability and distinctive features of terrazzo and consists of a traditional mastic asphalt base with a modern finish. Slip and skid resistance can also be incorporated into the wearing course of the mastic asphalt. In addition, mastic asphalt terrazzo is suited for both internal and external applications.

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