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If I were choosing floors all over again, I would install these in a heartbeat. The Bordeaux 7.5″ x 75″ Engineered Hardwood Plank in Chambord from Bedrosians has the perfect balance of warmth and texture, and it is truly the foundation of my whole home. It is one of those renovation decisions I am still so happy I made.
Below is a closer look at the floors in every room, why I love a wide, long engineered hardwood plank, tips for choosing your own, and the floors plus the pieces in these photos linked below, so just swipe through to shop!
The Floors: Bordeaux Engineered Hardwood in Chambord
The planks are 7.5″ wide and 75″ long, so there are fewer seams and the floor reads as calm and continuous through the whole house. The Chambord color is a warm, light-to-medium wood tone with natural knots and grain variation, which hides everyday life and works with both warm and cool decor.
How They Look in Every Room
Entryway
Living Room
The floors are the same in every room, which makes the open living, dining and kitchen area feel connected. See how I updated the fireplace in my stone fireplace makeover.
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bedroom
Why I Love a Wide, Long Engineered Hardwood Plank
- Real wood look and feel. Engineered hardwood has a real wood top layer, so it has the texture and variation of solid hardwood.
- More stable. The layered core is less likely to shrink and swell with changes in humidity than solid planks.
- Fewer seams. Long 75″ planks mean fewer end joints, which makes rooms feel bigger and calmer.
- Wide planks feel custom. A 7.5″ width looks high end and fits both modern and traditional homes.
- Natural character hides wear. Knots and grain variation are forgiving with kids and pets.
My Tips for Choosing Wood Floors
- Order big samples. Lay several planks side by side in your own light, morning and evening.
- Look at the floor with your cabinets, trim and paint. I love a warm, light-to-medium tone with Swiss Coffee walls.
- Run one floor through the whole house. Using the same floor everywhere makes the home feel bigger and connected.
- Choose texture over a perfectly clean look. A little natural character looks better over time.
- Plan rugs early. Vintage-style and jute rugs both look beautiful on warm oak-toned floors.
Rugs I Love on Wood Floors
For my earlier flooring projects, see my Coretec floor reveal and the natural elm vinyl planks in my lake house bathrooms. Shop everything in my home on my Shop Our Home page.