Back in late 2011 it was reported that the housing slump was affecting every aspect of interior design, from parquet flooring to bathroom sinks! But despite some company’s profits falling by up to 7%, we believe people are more determined than ever to make the most of their current homes. According to our research experts, many people are choosing to put their hard earned cash towards sensible renovations that improve current quality of life AND potentially will help the property sell in the future. And what places high on that list of renovations? Top quality flooring. For most of our private clients, the choice comes down to two things – budget and style. Take the example of oak flooring. It’s not always possible to fulfil the dream of a full house of unfinished oak flooring to be lovingly finished in line with current style wishes. But there are plenty of other options, e.g. engineered oak flooring. Although one of the benefits of solid wood flooring is its fantastic durability, engineered flooring can yield exceptional results in terms of investment. Solid wood flooring is famed for its multiple refinishing quality, but most flooring experts agree that, depending on the layer thickness, an engineered wood floor can be refinished between one and three times. For those dead set on natural hardwood flooring, the style and durability aspects are second to none. In terms of future investment, hardwood flooring certainly ticks the boxes of “Great for Now” and “Great Selling Point Later”