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Choosing the right timber for your home
Oak, ash, walnut or elm? A practical guide to how each timber looks, ages and lives with you.
There is no single best wood — only the best one for your room, your light and your habits. Here is how we help clients choose.
Oak — the quiet all-rounder
Hard, stable and forgiving. White oak oiled in natural tones suits almost any room and only gets better with use.
Walnut — warm and deep
Rich brown with a fine grain. It lightens slightly in sunlight, so we recommend it for rooms without strong direct sun.
Ash and elm — light and lively
Ash is pale with a bold grain and bends beautifully, which is why we use it for chairs. Elm has a wild, interlocking figure that makes every table unique.
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