Karndean Designflooring

Alliance Homes is a housing association providing social housing across the South-West of England, currently transitioning its business to more agile and collaborative ways of working. Refurbishing its Bristol headquarters to support the ongoing change programme, workplace design and build specialist Interaction was appointed to create an adaptable and characterful contemporary space.

Appointed Simple Simon Design and Bath Contract Flooring Ltd to undertake its latest refit project in the heart of Bristol’s bustling Harbourside. With the floor design being an integral part of the concept, it’s no surprise it’s being talked about as much as Aqua’s modern Anglo-Italian cuisine.

Arlo & Jacob is a contemporary furniture brand steeped in a history of British craftsmanship. When the team at Path Design were designing the new Bristol showroom, it was important that the flooring complemented the bright modern feel of the store and reflected the innovative nature and premium quality of Arlo & Jacob’s soft furnishings. For a retail setting that needs to stand up to a high number of visitors each week, Karndean Designflooring was the preferred choice, bringing both authentic style and a hard-wearing surface that is easy to maintain and will look great for years to come.

A unique new retirement setting in the heart of Kidderminster, Berrington Court, features Karndean Designflooring in a bid to deliver a fresh approach to retirement living for residents with a stylish and realistic wood look luxury vinyl floor underfoot.

On a secluded 150-acre estate in Northumberland sits Charlton Hall, a speakeasy wedding and private party venue with beautiful views looking out over the coast.

Looking to create a stunning place for couples to say, “I do”, entrepreneur and owner Richard Shell turned to Karndean’s versatile Opus range to create an extraordinary bespoke floor design for the ceremony hall, housed within a Georgian barn, and throughout the venue’s guest dining and social areas.

To complete the reception, café, and open meeting spaces in their office renovation project, Chicago Venture Partners (CVP) needed a floor that offered a unique look and was easy to maintain. Having worked with Karndean Designflooring on previous projects, Steph Smothers a Senior Designer at Eastlake Studio, knew that a tile from our durable, contemporary Opus collection would provide just what CVP needed.

Across London, Dolphin Living, a charitable housing association, has created affordable and sustainable accommodation for the capital’s key workers. Chosen for their desirable locations near good transport links, well-designed apartments have been developed to offer comfortable and convenient homes with a sense of community.

As part of plans to introduce an exclusive Champagne Nail Bar to its already successful boutique salon, Earl’s & Co’s founder and managing director, Jessica Earl looked to Karndean for inspiration over real wood floors.

When Birchwood Park, Warrington, was looking to introduce an all-day meet, eat and work space, the aim was to create a welcoming atmosphere that would promote collaboration and wellbeing.

Architecture and design studio, Studiofibre, looked to Karndean LooseLay when tasked with delivering a highly flexible and stylish floor for pioneering global fashion brand Farfetch at its new London headquarters - integrating work, private shopping and event areas in one dedicated space. Taking inspiration from the individual style that Farfetch curates and delivers to its own global customer base, Studiofibre opted to create a flexible, stylish and deconstructed space for users.

Incorporating an award-winning friction backing, LooseLay is able to sit fl at, stable and secure with the use of only a light tackifi er, making it quick to install and simple to repair. When it came to the flooring, a warm earthy design complemented the extensive use of black stained plywood and provided the necessary neutral backdrop.

Loom Loft is an inspirational new interiors store located at the heart of Lancashire’s stunning Ribble Valley, with views across to Pendle Hill and its beautiful surroundings, near Clitheroe, Lancashire. The store offers an eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional furniture and home products, many of which have been sourced from local manufacturers and suppliers.

When luxury fashion designer and retailer Matches Fashion outgrew its office space at The Shard, interior designers Peldon Rose were commissioned to extend its existing Here East studio in Stratford, East London, to create a new open plan headquarters.

With the help of Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, founder of money.co.uk, Chris Morling has been successful in his mission of creating the ultimate workspace for his Cirencester-based independent comparison website’s headquarters. The grade two listed Victorian castle features a statement herringbone floor design made up of Da Vinci planks in three contrasting oak colourways - American Oak, Fresco Light Oak and Natural Oak - and matching bespoke 36” x 3” white block colour plank and tile combination in the dedicated kitchen and break-out area.

The owners of Moxhull Hall, an exclusive hotel and wedding venue set in open countryside near Sutton Coldfield, commissioned Sacha Dunnett of Sacha Interiors to update the beautiful Victorian manor house with a contemporary romantic interior that would combine opulence with practicality.

Tasked with specifying a signature element for Nudo Sushi Box, leading fit-out manufacturer Swandene Specialist Contract Interiors looked to Karndean Designflooring for its inspiration. Looking to achieve an eye-catching design to take forward as part of the roll out to other locations, Swandene opted for a striking chevron design using two contrasting wood designs from Karndean’s Opus collection. The statement design showcases the cool, grey wash hues of Grano (WP311) against the rustic timber effect of Ignea (WP313).

Looking to open its first flagship charity store in the heart of Loughborough, Rainbows Hospice looked to Karndean Designflooring for a striking and engaging floor design. With its customer base in mind, Rainbows appointed officeTwelve to oversee its brand new contemporary look. With a statement floor in mind, officeTwelve and Rainbows specified Karndean’s Van Gogh Wood and new Kaleidoscope at its 80m2 space, in Cattle Market, to fulfil its bright and modern interior design scheme.

With a passion for the Edwardian and deco period, the homeowners were keen to create a look that would seamlessly combine the elements of both periods at the front of the house leading through to a more contemporary style towards the back. Following extensive internal and external restructuring, Clare has translated the homeowners’ ideas into an achievable and cohesive new look that has brought their vision to life.

Looking to create a beautiful store which offers a premium retail experience, the team behind Sandersons Boutique Department Store in Fox Valley, North Sheffield, opted for Karndean Van Gogh Country Oak and Aged Redwood as part of the store’s luxury design.

The Wroxham Bridge American Restaurant is a recently renovated family eatery with an interior design scheme and cuisine reminiscent of a classic American diner. Located on the riverside, the restaurant features Karndean’s Opus Nero and Luna.

Longleat Safari Park was looking to create a new restaurant to reflect its spectacular 9000-acre surroundings and withstand the demands of a popular tourist destination. Space Group was selected to design and fit the new restaurant and coffee bar, opting for Karndean Da Vinci Molten, Opus Carbo and a unique combination of Van Gogh Honey Oak, Van Gogh Distressed Oak and Van Gogh French Oak to create a mix and match pattern reminiscent of the natural colouring of Longleat’s residents.

What used to be the headquarters of the worldrenowned Terry’s of York Chocolate Factory has been redesigned and restored into The Chocolate Works Care Village, a remarkable residential and nursing care community. The centrepiece of the expansion, by Springfield Healthcare, is the unique bustling marketplace, featuring Karndean’s Opus Terra alongside some of the original wooden planks. In addition, the reminiscent corridor hosting the story of Terry’s features the striking nut brown tones of Knight Tile Mid Brushed Oak.

Situated in the centre of Stratford Parks, a holiday home complex just outside Stratford-Upon-Avon, The Muddy Oar has been refurbished in a quirky nautical style. Hospitality interior experts, Design at Source have styled a luxurious contemporary interior that reflects the history of the riverside location with an idiosyncratic yet tastefully restrained nautical theme. A range of Karndean flooring designs bring an authentic rustic style with a modern twist, complementing the wood structure of the building and highlighting different seating and activity zones.

As part of major refurbishment plans to upgrade existing VIP suites, The O2, London, looked to add an extra touch of luxury by replacing existing laminate flooring with Karndean Designflooring. The multi-entertainment venue, which hosts some of the world’s biggest events, chose the opulent grain and knot details of Art Select Morning Oak and our Auburn Oak Parquet. The O2 chose to have the individual parquet planks laid in a traditional herringbone design.

The Wroxham Bridge American Restaurant is a recently renovated family eatery with an interior design scheme and cuisine reminiscent of a classic American diner. Located on the riverside, the restaurant features Karndean’s Opus Nero and Luna in a chequerboard design to complete the monochrome décor of the upstairs milkshake parlour, as well as the subtly limed tones of Korlok Baltic Mistral Oak throughout the main dining areas.

Tool & Gauge Kitchen is a café and shared kitchen facility located within the new Frome Business Park in Somerset. The team at Interaction has designed a contemporary social space where people can eat, drink and connect, with a modern monochrome design that respects the building’s industrial history. It was important that the flooring offered a practical surface with plenty of character and a sense of intrigue.

Looking to make an impact on their sophisticated clientele, the team behind Tuxedo – the premium new bar and clubbing destination within Glasgow’s vibrant Merchant City neighbourhood – opted for Karndean’s Knight Tile Carrara marble and Kaleidoscope’s Pennon design in Opus Luna, Urbus, and Ombra.