With our sustainable wood flooring laid throughout, enter the world of this artist’s home. A home full of captivating objects and ornaments collected through travels. Anne De Geus, has recently moved from Sussex to Dulverton, on the edge of Exmoor. She has purchased a victorian town house on Guildhall Terrace, in the centre of Dulverton to live. She renovated the property using our sustainable wood flooring, choosing Chestnut for its clean boards and minimal knots.
Anne, an accomplished artist, appreciates the beauty and functionality of our chestnut wood flooring for her studio. Known for its rich tones and durability, chestnut wood provides the ideal backdrop for Anne’s creative pursuits. The natural warmth and distinct grain patterns of the wood inspire her work, creating a serene environment where her artistic vision can flourish. With its sturdy yet elegant presence, chestnut wood flooring from Coppice & Crown offers Anne both inspiration and practicality, making it the perfect choice for her studio space.
On visiting Coppice & Crown workshop here in Devon, Anne decided on chestnut boards as they displayed a lighter colour than the oak, and less character than the ash. The boards work well in rooms with less natural light, and are very similar to the ash boards in tone and texture. It was an important part of the brief to use as sustainable wood flooring choice as possible. Our full traceability and certification with Grown in Britain helps make this decision.
The property consists of a hallway, sitting room and kitchen downstairs, to which Anne decided on a narrower mix of our sustainable wood flooring to be laid. We often find customers prefer narrower widths for smaller spaces whereas our large widths of 14″ look grand in vast rooms and open spaces.
The floor has been finished with an Osmo clear oil giving it natural yet very durable finish to the boards. All of our boards arrive planed, but unfinished, ready to be laid in your home.
Anne will continue to paint whilst in Dulverton, and so the robust nature of a solid wood floor means that she is able to use the boarded area as a studio, without worrying about long lasting effects to the timber’s appearance.
Many of her paintings were of the South Downs, but now she finds her painting subjects have changed to suit the environment around her, and she now find herself as an Exmoor based artist. She sells her paintings across the UK with her most recent being found on her website here.
Our chestnut flooring has fast become a popular solution for home owners wanting a sustainable wood flooring option, but without all the character that our ash and oak sometimes offer. It does act slightly softer than the other hardwood flooring options we create, but compared to a softwood floor, it has durability and a lifetime of performance on it’s tick list.
In addition to her studio, Anne finds chestnut wood flooring to be a perfect fit for the rest of her home. Its durable surface withstands the hustle and bustle of daily life while providing a warm and inviting atmosphere for family gatherings and creativity. The natural beauty of the wood complements the rustic charm of her country townhouse in Dulverton, adding a touch of elegance to her home. With its versatility and timeless appeal, chestnut wood flooring enhances both the aesthetic and functionality of Anne’s living space.
All of our floors are seasoned and crafted to create a floor to last for generations to come. We offer expert advice through the ordering process to help you pick your perfect sustainable wood flooring for your project. We offer advice on the durability of your wood flooring option, as well as colouring, tone and character in your home.
