When you are looking to install hardwood flooring in your home, you might need a push in the right direction regarding the type of wood to choose. The type of wood you choose is always a personal choice, but if you have enough information to hand you can make the right decision.

• Oak – Probably the most traditional type of flooring you could choose. Oak is durable in nature and can last for many years. Oak is relatively light in colour and has a reddish hue that can bring an element of warmth into your living room.

• Walnut – Walnut is an elegant, luxurious choice. It has dark almost chocolaty tones and is a perfect choice for dining rooms or studies.

• Cherry – This is perhaps somewhere in between oak and walnut in colour but has more tones of red in the grain. A beautiful choice for any room in the home.

• Maple – This is more white/cream in colour than oak and can make a perfect choice if you want your room to feel light and airy. It sometimes has a wavy grain and can turn to a more golden colour after a few years.

There are of course many more type of wood to choose from. Just have a look online to see the different options available.