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Inspiration Images of our Antiqued French Oak Floor Collections

January 26, 2018

Antique Belgian brick and antique French oak floors define Belgian interiors.

Our Antiqued French Oak Floor Collection is one of the most beautiful aged oak floors on the market today.  The skill of these artisans reclaiming new oak to render 18th century planks in color and texture is extraordinary.  Available in wide-plank solid, engineered, chevron, herringbone and parquet de Versailles, below are images of installations that help one to understand what a truly beautiful aged wood floor is. 

 Aged French Oak Flooring Solid Oak Flooring, Engineered Oak Flooring, Wide-Plank Oak Floors

The soft colors and patina of these floors are superb.  Mixing different patterns and sizes within one color palette will make spaces feel large and interesting.

Aged French Oak Flooring Solid Oak Flooring, Engineered Oak Flooring, Wide-Plank Oak Floors

This color in Danish Whitewash creates the authentic ambiance so many people love when designing a Danish inspired ambiance. This color also lends itself so well when creating a modern farmhouse aesthetic.

Aged French Oak Flooring Solid Oak Flooring, Engineered Oak Flooring, Wide-Plank Oak Floors

 The warmth of these Kings of France oak floors, called Cèpes are regal but relaxed at the same time.

Aged French Oak Flooring Solid Oak Flooring, Engineered Oak Flooring, Wide-Plank Oak Floors

Parquet de Versailles flooring in an aged worn oak, exuding it's natural colors, is timeless.

Aged French Oak Flooring Solid Oak Flooring, Engineered Oak Flooring, Wide-Plank Oak Floors

Smolder is the color that has the perfect balance of browns and greys.  A richness that is authentic as it is historic.

Aged French Oak Flooring Solid Oak Flooring, Engineered Oak Flooring, Wide-Plank Oak Floors

This perfect patina of Kings of France chevron floors is an 18th century marvel of the artisans technique, experience and talent.

Aged French Oak Flooring with Reclaimed Belgian Grey Bricks

Mixing textures is essential in any good design.  Browns + Blue = Perfection.  So what if you combine Kings of France Aged French Oak Floors in Cèpes with Reclaimed Belgian Grey Bricks and Antique Belgian Bluestone Pavers?  Gorgeous!

Aged French Oak Flooring Solid Oak Flooring, Engineered Oak Flooring, Wide-Plank Oak Floors

Vintage Oak in the Kings of France collection is a color that unites warm oaks with greys. One can easily enter golden hues as well as steel blacks and charcoals.

 

Reclaimed Belgian Brick Tile and Aged French Oak Floors

Here we see again blues and browns - this time our Reclaimed Belgian bricks within the fireplace hearth is lovely with the lighter tones of our light cognac Kings of France Aged French Oak Floors.  The creamy white French limestone fireplace partners well with the light wood flooring.

As one can see, the Kings of France Aged French Oak Collection is fabulous. As a wide-plank wood floor in either solid or engineered, the possibilities that present itself are extraordinary. To view the entire collection of the Kings of France Aged French Oak Flooring, click here.

Thank you for your time.

Emmi Micallef
Co-founder, Historic Decorative Materials, a Division of Pavé Tile, Wood & Stone, Inc.


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