Flooring

Decor trends: Make a statement with exotic wood flooring

(MS) -- You've seen and walked on it in your neighbour's home, in exclusive boutiques and in your favourite restaurant. Exotic wood floors are emerging in decors across the country as savvy homeowners and decorators express their personal interior decorating tastes with more unique wood flooring options.

It is truly remarkable how many new colorations, wood species and widths of hardwood flooring are available to homeowners today. Besides the common North American hardwoods (oak, maple, hickory and ash), wood from species like bamboo, cork, beech, Santos mahogany, teak, walnut, and Brazilian cherry are rapidly becoming popular hardwood flooring choices.

These unique wood floors set the ambiance of a room, giving it a different look and old world type elegance. Leading wood flooring manufacturers, such as Mercier Wood Flooring, now feature a full line of exotic wood flooring options from sought after regions around the globe such as Brazil.

"Our exotic wood products use South American wood species selected for their rich tones, beautiful grains, and superior hardness," explained Michel Collin, Marketing Director of Mercier Wood Flooring. "These unique products delight even the most demanding homeowners by adding an original touch of refinement and the exotic to their decor." Mercier's impressive line of exotic wood flooring also includes engineered options such as Brazilian Cherry and Santos Mahogany in 41/2" boards. Ideal for basements and condos, these beautiful floors can be floated or glued onto subfloors or concrete slabs.

"These two additions follow an increasing consumer demand for exotic engineered wood floors," added Collin. "Perfect for wide open spaces and prestigious rooms, these two species are offered in their natural colour, revealing the warmth and richness of our Exotic species, naturally coloured in red tones."

Like other exotic species, these two will color mature after installation to red tone and display more contrasted boards. The color-maturation can take from between three months to one year according to the amount of light present in the room.

Regardless of your choice, exotic wood flooring offers unmatched durability and unique, rich natural color for your decor.