One of the most common design challenges we face at Flooring 101—whether we are working in a historic home in Ventura or a modern estate in Thousand Oaks—is the “addition” project. Perhaps you have beautiful original oak floors in your entryway, but you’re ready to update your kitchen or bedrooms with something more waterproof or…
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When homeowners visit a Flooring 101 showroom in Ventura, Thousand Oaks, or Bakersfield and inquire about our hardwood flooring, they usually start by picking a color. They look for that perfect “Coastal White Oak” or a deep, rich “Bakersfield Walnut.” However, there is a second, often overlooked factor that determines how a floor actually feels…
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Hardwood flooring is one of the only design elements in your home that can actually get better with age, provided it is properly cared for. In the active households of Southern California, from the sandy feet of Ventura to the busy families in Santa Maria, floors eventually begin to show their history. But before you…
Read MoreIn the world of Southern California interior design, the width of your hardwood planks is just as important as the color or the species. Whether you are renovating a mid-century modern home in Thousand Oaks or a coastal cottage in Goleta, the dimensions of your flooring will dictate the visual “rhythm” of the entire house.…
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When selecting hardwood flooring for your home, the look and the color are often the first factors considered, but the most critical factor for long-term durability and longevity is a measurement you can’t see: the Janka hardness rating. Named after Austrian researcher Gabriel Janka, this test measures the resistance of a wood species to denting…
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Exotic hardwood species, such as the deep, rich reds of Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba), the dramatic striping of Tigerwood (Muiracatiara), or the near-black elegance of Wenge, possess an undeniable visual appeal that can instantly elevate a home’s luxury. These woods offer colors and grain patterns unavailable in domestic species like oak or maple, making them highly…
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California living is defined by abundant sunshine, large windows, and bright, open spaces but this blessing of natural light poses a significant threat to hardwood flooring. Over time, the intense, unfiltered ultraviolet (UV) radiation present in sunlight penetrates the wood’s surface, breaking down the chemical bonds in the finish and the pigments within the wood…
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As you walk through your local park, hiking trail, or maybe even your own backyard, you will notice that each gorgeous tree has its own unique characteristics and that no two trees are exactly the same. Well, nature never repeats itself and this is the philosophy behind stunning Mohawk TecWood™ hardwood collections. Each plank carries…
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