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Trends and fashions come and go like tides. So what are the current trends I am noticing? By Guy Thornycroft S trandwoven bamboo is still a popular floor, but the number of enquiries is falling suggesting that while its low knot and grain feature remains a great canvas floor on which to display your furniture, it may be seeing a decline in popularity. Engineered oak floors have been growing in demand. Their strong wood grain and rustic

less in flooring. The most recent generation of laminate brings you an authenticity in both look and feel that has never been seen before. With it you get a waterproof flooring with a very long guarantee. Laminate is perfect for the Central Coast because it is the most resistant option to scratching and thus suits active family lives by resisting sand that inevitably makes its way into the house. Whether you are looking for beach cottage rustic (eg QuickStep #Classic Oak Natural) or sophisticated sea view penthouse style (eg QuickStep Colonial Plus #Spotted Gum), there is a laminate to meet your requirements and budget, ensuring laminates will continue to be popular. Visit the showroom for a guided tour of options. Proflooring 258 West Street Umina Beach Phone: 4342 6666

features make them a visual feast and they are produced in a wide range of tones and colours. This makes them easy to match to your furniture. The other advantage of oak for Central Coast homes is their brushed matt varnish finish which hides minor scratches and scuffs well. This is an important consideration if the beach features in your lifestyle! An exciting variation on Oak planks is a Chevron or Herringbone pattern. Several suppliers have made a move into this space suggesting a growing trend. The effect is eye catching and makes a bold statement. These floors add a definite WOW factor to top end homes and apartments. Most oak floor boards are long and wide, which is great for big open spaces, but the Herringbone planks are much shorter and narrower so work well in rooms that might not suit long, wide boards. Technology pushes change and no

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