Living Room Wood Flooring
The living room is the heart of your household, hardwood flooring makes it feel like home. Atkinson & Kirby offer engineered hardwood and solid wood flooring that is naturally beautiful, durable and has a timeless style. From light to dark, discover wood floors made for modern living and hold value for generations.
Real-wood elegance meets everyday comfort. For most homes, engineered wood flooring offers superb stability and works well with underfloor heating, often the best type of wood flooring for living room spaces. Crucially, real wood flooring adds significant value to your home and enhances its appeal to potential buyers, making it a smart investment that can boost your resale value.
Prefer tradition? Solid hardwood flooring provides the same natural warmth and can typically be refinished more easily to refresh your living room over time. Wondering what is the best wood flooring for your living room is? Oak (engineered or solid) remains a versatile, long-lasting choice that adds value and makes your house feel like home.
Choosing flooring for your living room, you must consider traffic, pets and acoustics. Brushed and more rustic finishes help disguise day-to-day scuffs, while a quality underlay keeps things quiet and comfortable. If you are planning an open layout or have different wood floors in your kitchen and living room, try using thresholds or plank direction to create a subtle, stylish transition. If you are looking to combine plank and herringbone designs in your space, our Harmony collection could be perfect for you.
Style the room your way with living room wood flooring ideas inspired by our ranges. For drama, dark wood floor living rooms such as Westray Oak or Mayfair Oak pair beautifully with lighter tone walls. Prefer calm, contemporary schemes? Grey or washed living room wood floors deliver modern versatility; a lighter and soft-toned wood floor living room works with monochrome or soft neutrals. Love airy, natural spaces? Living rooms with light wood floors feel open and relaxed, while herringbone flooring adds heritage to a modern living room with wood floors.
Explore our collections and products to find the best wood floors for living room comfort and style.
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Eltham Walnut
PAR1009
Eltham Walnut is a designer's dream. The deep tones of Walnut make this floor a unique and eccentric choice.
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Katsura Oak Parquet
PAR1020
A simple and unpretentious display of beautiful timber, the natural woodgrains of Katsura Oak are brought to life with a delicately warming oiled finish. Available in matching Plank format.
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Noma Smoked Oak Parquet
PAR1021
Subtle variations of the cool and hazy make this a seriously sophisticated floor. Noma Smoked Oak is perfect for a muted Scandinavian look mixing pale intonations in a monochrome environment Also available in matching plank format.
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Congaree Smoked Oak Parquet
PAR1022
Finished in rich, lustrous shades of burnt toffee, Congaree Smoked Oak lends a substantial and reassuringly traditional feel to any space. Available in matching plank format.
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Verdant Smoked Oak Parquet
PAR1023
What a welcome Verdant Smoked Oak gives to a room, as rich and comforting as sticky toffee pudding. The smoking process delivers colour further into the wood for a truly deep and generous finish. Available in matching Plank format.
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Nanzen Oak Parquet
PAR1024
The natural honey mid-tones of Nanzen Oak give a warm, elegant welcome and has the contemporary looks to become an instant success in our range. Available in matching Plank format.
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Siwa Oak
PAR2001
The select grade and natural colour of Siwa Oak makes it the most classic in the range and is ideal in any interior as a beautiful, natural base with the focus on the geometric pattern of the herringbone format
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Brenin Oak
PAR2002
The natural oak tones of Brenin Oak paired with the wealth of characteristics seen in rustic grade make this floor a great option for achieving the sophistication of herringbone while highlighting the beauty of oak.
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Sonoran Oak
PAR2003
The cool grey hue applied to this select grade oak gives a perfect contemporary update on the classic herringbone format, pairing timeless style with modern design
View ProductLiving Room Wood Flooring FAQs
Should living room flooring match other rooms?
Using the same wood flooring throughout creates a seamless flow between rooms. However, you can mix tones or laying patterns (like herringbone) to define different spaces while keeping a cohesive look.
Tile or wood floor in a living room - which is best?
Wood flooring is generally preferred for living rooms because it adds warmth, comfort and a natural feel underfoot. Tiles can feel colder and less inviting, especially in family or relaxation spaces.
What is the best type of wood flooring for a living room?
Engineered and solid wood flooring are both excellent for living rooms. Engineered wood offers superior stability, while solid wood provides rich character and timeless appeal.
What is the best wood flooring for a living room?
The best choice depends on your style and lifestyle. Engineered wood is ideal for everyday durability, while solid oak brings traditional depth. Choose tones like natural, grey or walnut to complement your décor. The Harmony & Heritage collections are firm favourites of ours.
Which wood flooring colour is best for a living room?
It depends on your style and lifestyle. Light and natural tones open up smaller spaces, while grey and greige create a contemporary feel. Walnut and dark tones add depth and luxury.
