The Callinghams have been renovating their new build to accommodate their new busy family life. After ordering some samples they chose the bestselling Studley Corn Oak to complement their classic style.

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Floor used in this project:
Studley Corn Oak

Room undergoing renovation with white walls and exposed beams
Sage green kitchen with island and wooden breakfast stools

Why did you choose Luxury Flooring?

I was really impressed with look of the quality, which was confirmed when I received my free samples in the post. They really gave me the confidence I was making the right choice with the rest of my interior decisions for the project.

The customer service was also very impressive. The team allowed me to pay a deposit to secure the quoted price and I was able to contact them for swift delivery when we were ready for the flooring. 

What was most important to you when designing your room?

Storage! We are a busy family and new builds are notorious for lack of storage so I’ve really thought about every opportunity for storing things away. Our dining bench has built in cupboards and I got a huge pantry as part of the kitchen design. We really knew what we needed as we’ve lived here for some time.

These solutions are practical for everyday life and means everything has its own rightful place.

What's your story?

We bought our 4-bed, new build, family home nearly 5 years ago now. Fast forward to 2023 and we have a 3 year old daughter and a labradoodle. This house just wasn’t designed for family life! But we love the neighbourhood and didn’t want to move.

So, I took a lot of time to consider what we could do to this house and came up with a complete overhaul of the downstairs layout. This gives us a big kitchen dining space and an additional extension out the back.




What does your home situation look like?

I live here with my fiancé, Tom, our 3 year old daughter and our labradoodle.

How do you prepare your home before hosting?

A good hoover and mop of the floors. I buy in some fresh flowers and put on my oil diffuser with a seasonal scent which guests always comment on. It’s usually me cooking so I’ll try and do as much as possible before guests arrive so I can relax too!

Which rooms do you use for hosting?  

The kitchen. It’s the heart of the home now. I designed a kitchen island as big as possible so people can gravitate round there and I can be part of the conversation when I’m cooking.

What qualities were you looking for in your new flooring?  

Something timeless, but practical. With a 3 year old and a decent size dog I want to know my flooring is going to withstand muddy footprints and spillages and scuff marks.

  

Have you ever had a ‘panic moment’ with your floor while entertaining? If so, how did you handle it? 

Not yet! We’ve had a few drink spills but I’m always quick to clean it up. I’m quite relaxed about it because a home is for living in and that’s going to come with a bit of wear and tear in the years to come.

What advice would you give to someone looking to transform their floor?

Get lots of samples and place them against your other samples (paint, fabrics, handles etc) as it really helps bring your choices to life.

How has your floor improved your home?  

It’s just brilliant. It’s so much more practical for everyday family use. And I’m just so thrilled with it, I’ve had some lovely compliments on it too.

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