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The V4 Cube Awards 2022
Vote now for the V4 Cube Awards 2022 This year marks the 20th anniversary since brothers Chris and Nathan Vincent founded V4 Wood Flooring. Twenty years later, V4 has become one of the UK's most trusted wood flooring companies. To celebrate this tremendous milestone, we are bringing back the V4 Cube Awards this September, where we celebrate the amazing spaces featured on our Get Inspired page, and we want you vote for your favourites. This year we are featuring two categories, the first being a selection of your stunning homes designs and the second is a shortlist of stylish commercial residential designs created by professional designers To host the evening, we will be joined by the brilliant Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, who will present our winners with their prizes, including the iconic Cube Award Trophies, as well as many other fantastic prizes. To vote for your favourite designs, and be in with a chance of winning our voters prize of a £250 John Lewis voucher, simply browse through the nominated designs below then complete your voters form at the bottom of this page. Voting closes at 9am on the 6th of September. Vote For Your Favourite Homeowner Design The first category, Case Studies, features 10 beautiful real home designs and we want you to pick your favourite and cast your vote in the voting form below. 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The Building of Us","_ctas_4_title":"field_text_f4fe2a68d0e7bf7c86a264795346c67c","ctas_4_image":52339,"_ctas_4_image":"field_image_e736bd90213e9d4d33d702e3e28174b5","ctas_4_content":"A contrasting design complete with Shore Drift Oak herringbone ","_ctas_4_content":"field_text_8bdf3269327d7a41cc162ffb1988a28d","ctas_4_link_text":"Read the Design Story","_ctas_4_link_text":"field_text_f5670dc56b6b1b9a5201e1095ad1c338","ctas_4_link_url":"https://www.v4.co.uk/case-studies/family-home-in-surrey-undergoes-large-scale-renovation-to-create-a-timeless-design-with-shore-drift-oak/","_ctas_4_link_url":"field_text_5206d470cf28ab094043490d8ca6341d","ctas_5_title":"6. The Rosewood","_ctas_5_title":"field_text_f4fe2a68d0e7bf7c86a264795346c67c","ctas_5_image":52291,"_ctas_5_image":"field_image_e736bd90213e9d4d33d702e3e28174b5","ctas_5_content":"Family home renovated with deep tones of Foundry Steel","_ctas_5_content":"field_text_8bdf3269327d7a41cc162ffb1988a28d","ctas_5_link_text":"Read the Design Story","_ctas_5_link_text":"field_text_f5670dc56b6b1b9a5201e1095ad1c338","ctas_5_link_url":"https://www.v4.co.uk/case-studies/family-home-renovation-is-complete-with-foundry-steel-engineered-oak-herringbone/","_ctas_5_link_url":"field_text_5206d470cf28ab094043490d8ca6341d","ctas_6_title":"7. House Lust","_ctas_6_title":"field_text_f4fe2a68d0e7bf7c86a264795346c67c","ctas_6_image":52344,"_ctas_6_image":"field_image_e736bd90213e9d4d33d702e3e28174b5","ctas_6_content":"Neutral designs complete with Natural Oak Herringbone","_ctas_6_content":"field_text_8bdf3269327d7a41cc162ffb1988a28d","ctas_6_link_text":"Read the Design Story","_ctas_6_link_text":"field_text_f5670dc56b6b1b9a5201e1095ad1c338","ctas_6_link_url":"https://www.v4.co.uk/case-studies/deco-parquet-natural-oak-watford/","_ctas_6_link_url":"field_text_5206d470cf28ab094043490d8ca6341d","ctas_7_title":"8. Olkafiolka","_ctas_7_title":"field_text_f4fe2a68d0e7bf7c86a264795346c67c","ctas_7_image":52348,"_ctas_7_image":"field_image_e736bd90213e9d4d33d702e3e28174b5","ctas_7_content":"Busy family home finished with Silent Pool Natureffect Laminate","_ctas_7_content":"field_text_8bdf3269327d7a41cc162ffb1988a28d","ctas_7_link_text":"Read the Design Story","_ctas_7_link_text":"field_text_f5670dc56b6b1b9a5201e1095ad1c338","ctas_7_link_url":"https://www.v4.co.uk/case-studies/family-home-gets-a-refresh-with-ne31-silent-pool-oak-from-our-natureffect-laminate-collection/","_ctas_7_link_url":"field_text_5206d470cf28ab094043490d8ca6341d","ctas_8_title":"9. Francesca Biondi","_ctas_8_title":"field_text_f4fe2a68d0e7bf7c86a264795346c67c","ctas_8_image":52974,"_ctas_8_image":"field_image_e736bd90213e9d4d33d702e3e28174b5","ctas_8_content":"Family home completes tranquil design with Misty Grey Chevron","_ctas_8_content":"field_text_8bdf3269327d7a41cc162ffb1988a28d","ctas_8_link_text":"Read the Design Story","_ctas_8_link_text":"field_text_f5670dc56b6b1b9a5201e1095ad1c338","ctas_8_link_url":"https://www.v4.co.uk/case-studies/a-large-extension-in-kingston-upon-thames-features-a-combination-of-misty-grey-chevron-and-seashell-plank-to-create-a-calm-and-tranquil-family-home/","_ctas_8_link_url":"field_text_5206d470cf28ab094043490d8ca6341d","ctas_9_title":"10. Interior Styling 18","_ctas_9_title":"field_text_f4fe2a68d0e7bf7c86a264795346c67c","ctas_9_image":52343,"_ctas_9_image":"field_image_e736bd90213e9d4d33d702e3e28174b5","ctas_9_content":"Contemporary kitchen design featuring Arctic Sky planks","_ctas_9_content":"field_text_8bdf3269327d7a41cc162ffb1988a28d","ctas_9_link_text":"Read the Design Story","_ctas_9_link_text":"field_text_f5670dc56b6b1b9a5201e1095ad1c338","ctas_9_link_url":"https://www.v4.co.uk/case-studies/property-developers-heather-and-luke-design-a-mode -family-home-with-arctic-sky-natureffect-laminate/","_ctas_9_link_url":"field_text_5206d470cf28ab094043490d8ca6341d","ctas":10,"_ctas":"c1c8952e2723a43f34520f7cbf47d8b2field_repeater"},"align":"","mode":"edit"}" Vote For Your Favourite Commercial Design In this category we have picked 10 stylish designs from our network of Architects & Designers. Pick your favourite and tell us in the voting form below. Victorian Home undergoes drastic renovation with bespoke Natural Smoked planks2. Shere Madness","_ctas_1_title":"field_text_f4fe2a68d0e7bf7c86a264795346c67c","ctas_1_image":52341,"_ctas_1_image":"field_image_e736bd90213e9d4d33d702e3e28174b5","ctas_1_content":"A beautiful renovation featuring a bespoke V4 Wood Floor","_ctas_1_content":"field_text_8bdf3269327d7a41cc162ffb1988a28d","ctas_1_link_text":"Read the Design Story","_ctas_1_link_text":"field_text_f5670dc56b6b1b9a5201e1095ad1c338","ctas_1_link_url":"https://www.v4.co.uk/case-studies/interior-designer-charlotte-drinkall-from-shere-madness-completes-a-beautiful-ground-floor-renovation-using-v4s-bespoke-flooring-solutions/","_ctas_1_link_url":"field_text_5206d470cf28ab094043490d8ca6341d","ctas_2_title":"3. Elsmore Properties","_ctas_2_title":"field_text_f4fe2a68d0e7bf7c86a264795346c67c","ctas_2_image":52964,"_ctas_2_image":"field_image_e736bd90213e9d4d33d702e3e28174b5","ctas_2_content":"Home connected to nature with White Smoked Oak Plank","_ctas_2_content":"field_text_8bdf3269327d7a41cc162ffb1988a28d","ctas_2_link_text":"Read the Design Story","_ctas_2_link_text":"field_text_f5670dc56b6b1b9a5201e1095ad1c338","ctas_2_link_url":"https://www.v4.co.uk/case-studies/property-developers-elsmore-properties-connect-new-build-to-nature-using-white-smoked-oak-plank/","_ctas_2_link_url":"field_text_5206d470cf28ab094043490d8ca6341d","ctas_3_title":"4. Souq Designs","_ctas_3_title":"field_text_f4fe2a68d0e7bf7c86a264795346c67c","ctas_3_image":52965,"_ctas_3_image":"field_image_e736bd90213e9d4d33d702e3e28174b5","ctas_3_content":"London Victorian home renovated with Seashell Chevron","_ctas_3_content":"field_text_8bdf3269327d7a41cc162ffb1988a28d","ctas_3_link_text":"Read the Design Story","_ctas_3_link_text":"field_text_f5670dc56b6b1b9a5201e1095ad1c338","ctas_3_link_url":"https://www.v4.co.uk/case-studies/family-home-in-london-in-renovated-to-create-a-timeless-design-with-the-help-of-souq-designs-by-roxi-zeeman/","_ctas_3_link_url":"field_text_5206d470cf28ab094043490d8ca6341d","ctas_4_title":"5. Saskia Kate Interiors","_ctas_4_title":"field_text_f4fe2a68d0e7bf7c86a264795346c67c","ctas_4_image":52966,"_ctas_4_image":"field_image_e736bd90213e9d4d33d702e3e28174b5","ctas_4_content":"1990's home gets renovate to suit family life with Seashell Herringbone","_ctas_4_content":"field_text_8bdf3269327d7a41cc162ffb1988a28d","ctas_4_link_text":"Read the Design Story","_ctas_4_link_text":"field_text_f5670dc56b6b1b9a5201e1095ad1c338","ctas_4_link_url":"https://www.v4.co.uk/case-studies/residential-design-house-saskia-kate-interiors-complete-family-home-renovation-with-v4s-seashell-herringbone/","_ctas_4_link_url":"field_text_5206d470cf28ab094043490d8ca6341d","ctas_5_title":"6. Area","_ctas_5_title":"field_text_f4fe2a68d0e7bf7c86a264795346c67c","ctas_5_image":52967,"_ctas_5_image":"field_image_e736bd90213e9d4d33d702e3e28174b5","ctas_5_content":"Windsor office gets the designed by Area with bespoke herringbone floor ","_ctas_5_content":"field_text_8bdf3269327d7a41cc162ffb1988a28d","ctas_5_link_text":"Read the Design Story","_ctas_5_link_text":"field_text_f5670dc56b6b1b9a5201e1095ad1c338","ctas_5_link_url":"https://www.v4.co.uk/case-studies/bespoke-workplace-solution-firm-area-creates-sophisticated-office-design-with-a-v4-bespoke-herringbone-floor/","_ctas_5_link_url":"field_text_5206d470cf28ab094043490d8ca6341d","ctas_6_title":"7. Hoban Design","_ctas_6_title":"field_text_f4fe2a68d0e7bf7c86a264795346c67c","ctas_6_image":52968,"_ctas_6_image":"field_image_e736bd90213e9d4d33d702e3e28174b5","ctas_6_content":"Victorian home renovated with Mode Design featuring Seashell Chevron","_ctas_6_content":"field_text_8bdf3269327d7a41cc162ffb1988a28d","ctas_6_link_text":"Read the Design Story","_ctas_6_link_text":"field_text_f5670dc56b6b1b9a5201e1095ad1c338","ctas_6_link_url":"https://www.v4.co.uk/case-studies/victorian-property-undergoes-renovation-with-hoban-design-featuring-seashell-chevron/","_ctas_6_link_url":"field_text_5206d470cf28ab094043490d8ca6341d","ctas_7_title":"8. KERV Interiors","_ctas_7_title":"field_text_f4fe2a68d0e7bf7c86a264795346c67c","ctas_7_image":52346,"_ctas_7_image":"field_image_e736bd90213e9d4d33d702e3e28174b5","ctas_7_content":"Period Style home complete with Frozen Umber parquet complimenting colourful walls","_ctas_7_content":"field_text_8bdf3269327d7a41cc162ffb1988a28d","ctas_7_link_text":"Read the Design Story","_ctas_7_link_text":"field_text_f5670dc56b6b1b9a5201e1095ad1c338","ctas_7_link_url":"https://www.v4.co.uk/case-studies/period-style-house-get-a-complete-renovation-with-the-help-of-victoria-and-emily-from-kerv-interiors/","_ctas_7_link_url":"field_text_5206d470cf28ab094043490d8ca6341d","ctas_8_title":"9. Charlotte Bucciero","_ctas_8_title":"field_text_f4fe2a68d0e7bf7c86a264795346c67c","ctas_8_image":52340,"_ctas_8_image":"field_image_e736bd90213e9d4d33d702e3e28174b5","ctas_8_content":"Using our Golden Oak plank, this design connect a family kitchen to the outside surroundings","_ctas_8_content":"field_text_8bdf3269327d7a41cc162ffb1988a28d","ctas_8_link_text":"Read the Design Story","_ctas_8_link_text":"field_text_f5670dc56b6b1b9a5201e1095ad1c338","ctas_8_link_url":"https://www.v4.co.uk/case-studies/eiger-petit-golden-stained-hitchin/","_ctas_8_link_url":"field_text_5206d470cf28ab094043490d8ca6341d","ctas_9_title":"10. Transform Architects","_ctas_9_title":"field_text_f4fe2a68d0e7bf7c86a264795346c67c","ctas_9_image":52347,"_ctas_9_image":"field_image_e736bd90213e9d4d33d702e3e28174b5","ctas_9_content":"New-build home designed for disability access features Urban Nature Tannery Brown wood floors","_ctas_9_content":"field_text_8bdf3269327d7a41cc162ffb1988a28d","ctas_9_link_text":"Read the Design Story","_ctas_9_link_text":"field_text_f5670dc56b6b1b9a5201e1095ad1c338","ctas_9_link_url":"https://www.v4.co.uk/case-studies/urban-nature-new-build-yorkshire/","_ctas_9_link_url":"field_text_5206d470cf28ab094043490d8ca6341d","ctas":10,"_ctas":"c1c8952e2723a43f34520f7cbf47d8b2field_repeater"},"align":"","mode":"edit"} Cast your votes now on the form below
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How to install our Natureffect plank & herringbone laminate floors. Watch our installation video guides
Our Natureffect Laminate wood floor collections offer beautiful floors that look and feel just like real wood. These high quality laminate wood floors are expertly imprinted with a natural textured grain that makes them a perfect rendition of a real timber floor which also feels warm and tactile underfoot. The top surface of each board is Registered Embossed to the contours of the natural grain and imprinted with realistic wood textures, creating a range of mode or rustic oak tones for you to choose from. With formats including standard plank, extra large plank and herringbone, all suitable for use over underfloor heating, our Natureffect floors also feature a simple 5G locking system that can be installed as a floating floor over underlay without the need for adhesive. Offering simple and versatile installation they are easy to install for any flooring expert or an experienced DIY’er and our installation videos are here to give you a guide on how to install Natureffect laminate wood floors. How to install Natureffect Laminate wood flooring plank styles How to install Natureffect Laminate wood flooring herringbone styles View the collections to find out more and order free samples of your favourites for fast home delivery. View the Natureffect Standard Plank & Aqua Lock Laminate Collection View the Natureffect XXL Large Format Plank Laminate Collection View the Natureffect Parquet Herringbone Laminate Collection If you found these video useful please like and subscribe to our Youtube channel
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COVID-19 Customer Information Update
V4 World Showroom With the latest gove ment advice the V4 World Showroom will be closed until our local tier 4 restrictions are lifted. Online Design Consultation Members of the design team will be available by appointment to help and advise on both residential and commercial projects. Book your Zoom consultation here. Your Local V4 Stockist Please follow gove ment advice for your local area. You can still use our Find A Retailer service to locate you nearest V4 Approved Retailer. We advise making an appointment before you travel as some showrooms will not be open. If your enquiry is urgent and you are not able to contact any of your closest stores please contact our team who will be able to advise which of your nearest retailers are still operating online. Buy Online You can find our online retailers by simply searching 'V4 Wood Flooring', approved retailers will carry our approved retailer logo. Free Sample Service Public Health England have said that there’s no current evidence to suggest that the virus can be transmitted from packages and with this information in mind, we aim to keep our free sample service going as long as Royal Mail continue to operate so please continue to browse our website and order samples of your favourite floors and walls. Samples may take longer to arrive. If you have a query about a sample order please contact the team here. Delivery We will continue to deliver nationwide. Our drivers will be carrying out a limited service to which will included dropping to kerbside or driveway, this way they will avoid social contact and maintain social distancing at all times. If you have a query about a delivery please contact the team here. Trade Counter In line with supporting the UK building industry our trade counter is open for business to trade customers which includes our network of V4 Approved Retailers. To maintain safe social distancing collections can be made outside the building and all orders must be placed prior to visiting the trade counter by telephone or email or online at trade.v4dev.carciofinocds.co.uk PLEASE NOTE: The trade counter is open only to trade customers if you would like to order flooring for your home please contact you local V4 Approved Retailers. Click here to find your local retailers. Social Media Rest assured, we will keep the wood floor and home design inspiration coming your way on our social media channels so why not give us a follow. Please continue to share your fantastic interior design ideas and beautiful spaces. Quick links are in the website footer. We thank you so much for your continued support.
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Be inspired to create calm and productive home office design with a natural wood floor finish
With more and more people now working from home in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, a laptop propped up on the breakfast bar for occasional home working is now not such a productive or comfortable solution as working from home has become a daily activity for so many people. Taking the time to plan a functional and well-designed desk space, whether that be in a dedicated room converted to be solely used as a home working space, or the addition of a desk area in a quiet room so you can get more done, planning a working space into your home design is more relevant than ever these days. From keeping you motivated and working more productively, to creating a comfortable layout so your posture isn’t compromised – taking a little bit of time to update your home to include a working area will pay dividends in the long run. And what better way to complete that space than by adding a floor finish in touch with nature by choosing a real wood floor. We’ve seen some beautiful home office designs from our customers featuring wood floors from our collections. So here to inspire your own home office design, here are just a few beautiful home office spaces where a V4 wood floor has added a natural floor finish. [caption id=attachment_25589 align=alignnone width=2400] A bright and contemporary home office design in Leamington Spa where our Zigzag White Island Sand herringbone wood floors add a calming white oak floor finish.[/caption] [caption id=attachment_25590 align=alignnone width=1024] Stealing a little bit of living room space in this London home to add a perfectly placed desk by the windows for heaps of natural light and views out to greenery, with Deco Nordic Beach wood floors.[/caption] [caption id=attachment_25593 align=alignnone width=2400] Fitting a desk into this well planned kitchen space in East Sussex to create a quiet spot to work which doubles up as somewhere for the children to do homework while you cook, with Zigzag Frozen Umber herringbone.[/caption] [caption id=attachment_25592 align=alignnone width=2400] Tu ing a small living space into a dedicated home office in this Chobham home. Everything is kept neat and tidy with plenty of storage space and our extra wide Landscapes Water Meadow wood floors enhances the feeling of space.[/caption] [caption id=attachment_25595 align=alignnone width=2400] A simple wall divide was added to this mezzanine bedroom level in this Liverpool Docks apartment to create a cosy working area warmed up with our Landscapes Barley Field wood floors.[/caption] [caption id=attachment_25596 align=alignnone width=2400] This large open plan living room in South London had enough space to add a dividing wall with a neat sliding door to create a quiet home working space with our Urban Nature Tannery Brown wood floors.[/caption] [caption id=attachment_25591 align=alignnone width=2400] Home working in the garden inside this wood cabin that was installed in this Hertfordshire garden and tu ed into a Scandi inspired home office design complete with our Landscapes Water Meadow wood floors.[/caption] [caption id=attachment_25594 align=alignnone width=2400] A bright space is given a rustic wood floor finish in this beautiful Frensham farmhouse conversion. Natural light and neutral walls contrast with Urban Nature Foundry Steel dark wood floors.[/caption] Hit the images to read the full design stories of these lovely home working spaces, or if we have already convinced you to add a natural wood floor finish into your home office design start browsing our collections and order free samples of your favourites for direct home delivery.
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New Laminate Wood Flooring Collection. Choose from six mode oak tones in our Natureffect Aqualock range
Our Natureffect laminate wood floors continue to be a popular addition to the V4 Collection, and we have just added a brand new range called Aqualock. Aqualock offers a choice of six contemporary wood floor tones that come in a generously large 192 x 1285 mm sized plank delivering a striking floor finish for mode home design. The Aqualock planks feature a water-resistant locking mechanism which has been tested and is certified to withstand water ingression for up to 36 hours, giving added peace of mind in busy family households where accidental spillages can happen. Add to that the floors PU coated surface which creates a low maintenance floor that also protects from stains and wear and you have beautiful floors that will stand up to everyday life worry free. These durable laminate floors are imprinted with a natural textured grain that delivers a warm and tactile feel underfoot. You’ll be easily forgiven for thinking they are real wood floors. Easy to install for a professional or experienced DIYer , the floors can be installed as a floating floor on underlay or fully bonded with floor adhesive to the subfloor, and they are also fully compatible with underfloor heating systems. Meet the six mode floor finishes available in our new Natureffect Aqualock laminate collection. Fenland Oak [caption id=attachment_25309 align=alignnone width=1920] A light and muted oak effect that delivers an effortlessly natural mode laminate wood floor finish.[/caption] Hammer Beam Oak [caption id=attachment_25310 align=alignnone width=2400] Traditional oak tones infused with rustic character and knots for a weathered appearance.[/caption] Indian Summer Oak [caption id=attachment_25311 align=alignnone width=1920] Warm and soft oak tones with a smooth finish that will deliver a natural sun kissed glow to your floors.[/caption] Granary Oak [caption id=attachment_25312 align=alignnone width=1920] Full of warm earthy tones interspersed with lighter grains for a soft and rustic wood floor style.[/caption] Silvered Oak [caption id=attachment_25313 align=alignnone width=1920] Floors that keep things light and mode with silver ripples mixing alongside occasional darker grains.[/caption] Cromer Sand Oak [caption id=attachment_25314 align=alignnone width=1920] Sandy beach tones wash over the boards for a calming Nordic inspired oak floor finish.[/caption] You can view the full Natureffect Aqua Lock collection here where it is also easy to request free samples of your favourites and add them to your basket for direct home delivery.
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V4 are proud sponsors of The Lightbox’s Raphael exhibition, providing flooring to create a renaissance setting for his works of art
V4 Wood Flooring are proud sponsors of the Raphael: Prince Albert's Passion exhibition taking place at The Lightbox in Woking. Running from 3rd October 2020 until 31st January 2021, the exhibition marks the 500th anniversary of the death of Raphael. To commemorate this significant event exhibitions are being staged around the world to celebrate one of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance, and The Lightbox in Woking is the only gallery in the UK to be holding an exhibition about Raphael as part of these celebrations. The Lightbox is an award-winning charitable arts and heritage organisation with a social purpose to improve the well-being and quality of life of its community, and as a neighbouring local business in Woking, with our V4 World design centre being just a five minute drive away, we welcomed the opportunity to show our support and be involved in creating the floor design for the Raphael exhibition space. With a brief to help transform a section of the main gallery making a space that would transport visitors back in time to give the feel of an opulent renaissance setting worthy of his works of art, our Natureffect XXL Inglenook Hearth laminate wood floors were selected for installation. These floors are full of warm rustic charm and earthy tones to give an elegant aged appearance – fitting as a backdrop to his timeless artistry and sketches. The temporary room is a low lit space to protect the ancient sketches or 'cartoons' as they were known 500 year ago, and the floor needed to be both beautiful and robust enough to last the 4 month exhibition. Natureffect Laminate XXL was the perfect solution as it can be installed on an underlay efficiently and with out the need of adhesive whilst still making a solid durable floor which is commercial grade and will stand up to high foot traffic and regular cleaning. The exhibition relays the fascinating story of Prince Albert’s passion for Raphael and his creation of the Raphael Collection at Windsor Castle. It reveals how Raphael caught the imagination of the Prince Consort, who embarked on a pioneering research-based project into the work of the Renaissance master, making copies of his work using the newest technology available - photography. The exhibition will reveal 500 years of reproductive techniques used to emulate Raphael's work, not only in photography, but also in a variety of mediums including engravings, original wood-block printing and lithography. The Raphael drawings from the Royal Collection are at the heart of the exhibition and several of them will be shown in the specially-designed space where our floors have been installed. You can pre-book your time slot to visit the exhibition at The Lightbox website. You can lea move about our Natureffect XXL laminate wood floor collection here.
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V4 World wins Best use of Flooring in Retail at the 2020 Contract Flooring Awards
We were delighted to win the award for Best use of Flooring in Retail at this year’s 2020 Contract Flooring Awards, which celebrate the best in everything flooring from the past 12 months. The awards took a little change in format this year due to Covid restrictions, taking the stage as a virtual event with guests joining in the celebrations online alongside special guest, snooker legend John Parrott. Winning the prize for the V4 World showroom fit-out, which features a wide range of wood floors throughout the large design-led space, is testament to the unique and high quality showroom we wanted to create. V4 World in Woking is a new retail concept created to be a new design destination where homeowners and commercial designers can experience all of our floor and wall solutions in an innovative and unique 6000 sq ft showroom. The concept was to create a space where visitors can view all of the V4 collections in large scale format, creating spaces to experience, explore and inspire great surface design. The finished showroom is home to over 500 products including stocked and bespoke wood floors, wooden wall panels and Concreate concrete wall panels. The scale of the showroom meant the flooring design would provide a large canvas to showcase some of our wood floors in application and Apollo Flooring were selected to complete the installation of over 300m2 of wood flooring. Entering the showroom you are greeted by Chevron Natural Oak wood floors, which lead to Reclaimed Grange Gable in the Concreate zone. On the opposite side where large format display tables sit are Tessellation Diamond Patte Natural Oak Floors. These different floor styles combine to showcase the wide mix of surface finishes and installation patte s available with today’s mode wood flooring. Also included are Concreate pre-cast concrete panels in the café area and Alpine planks on the stairs leading to the upper mezzanine which is completed with Zigzag Natural Oak herringbone wood flooring. The installation of all the flooring was completed by Apollo Flooring over a four week period. A team of two fitters meticulously worked around the challenging constraints of a busy construction site and opening deadlines. The products used all showcase V4’s commitment to sustainability with all their wood floor timber sourced sustainably whether that be via FSC or PEFC Certification or by having full accountability for tracking the timber from where and how it was felled right through the manufacturing and transport process, leading the way in compliance of The European Timber Regulations. Chris Vincent, Managing Director of V4 Wood Flooring commented, “The finished flooring inside the showroom delivers an immediate insight into the choice of flooring available in the V4 collections. Apollo Flooring did an incredible job completing the installation around our construction schedule and pressing deadlines, and did so with absolute attention to detail and skilled installation methods so winning this award is testament to our design vision and their first class install work.”
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V4 Wall Design. Discover our wood and concrete wall panels and create beautiful feature wall design
More than just beautiful wood floors, the V4 collection also includes a selection of beautiful wall panels that make it easy to create natural and striking feature walls and surface design. From unique recycled salvaged woods re-purposed into textured wall panels, to a collection of urban infused concrete wall panels, it's time to get creative with your wall design. Panneau Wall Panels We've taken ancient salvaged woods and re-purposed them to create a stunning collection of textured and rustic wall panels. The architectural decorative high-end panels are ideal for wall coverings and fu iture applications, based on the concept of creating art with woods of various origins. The wood panels are available in a range of colours and patte s, bringing the natural beauty and texture of real wood too easy to install panels which create feature walls that become a piece of art in their own right. Made from reclaimed and recycled timber you can choose from four distinctive styles. Due to the recycled nature of the product each panel features variations in tone and colour that are played out on the warp and weave of the wood. The colours and grain change according to the light in the room and present a high-end and distinctive look and style. You could forget the feature wall paper and install an eye catching wooden wall full of colour and character, add texture in commercial spaces such as receptions and restaurants, cladding structures with the panels or add an impressive feature to a blank stairway wall with beautiful wood cladding - the possibilities are endless. The Panneau wall panels are produced in easy to apply interlocking panels, each measuring 685mm x 200mm. Simply apply a light coat of silicone glue to the surface and push the panels in place. Once aligned nail into final position and your beautiful, textured, environmentally friendly wooden surface is complete. View the Panneau Collection.
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Create a natural welcome in your home. Real wood floors in hallway design
You can't beat the beauty of a real wood floor to create a warm and natural welcome in your entrance hallway. Whether you choose this floor finish just for your hallway, or extend the same floor finish to create a seamless flow into your living spaces, a wood floor is the natural way to say hello in style. And while the hallway may be one of your home's high footfall spaces, our durable engineered wood floors offer a range of surface finishes designed to protect and ensure your wood floors stay free from damage. We always recommend you invest in a quality doormat once your hallway wood floors are installed, helping remove any dust, dirt and moisture as you enter your home, and as our floors are compatible with underfloor heating you can also choose to make your hallway clutter free without radiators taking up your greeting space. Here to inspire your home design and show you the wide range of wood floor styles you can choose from in our collections, here are just a few real life home design stories that start with a V4 wood floor welcome in the hallway. A bright welcome created with Zigzag Nordic Beach herringbone A grand entrance with Landscapes Water Meadow wood floors Darker rustic hallway design with Urban Nature Foundry Steel Saying hello with the warm tones of Zigzag Oak Smoked herringbone A smooth oak welcome with Alpine Lock Silver Sands A natural welcome into the home with Deco Frozen Umber If this has helped you decide installing an engineered wood floor in your hallway could be the perfect way to welcome people in, your next step is to find your perfect wood floors. Start browsing our collections and order free samples of your favourites.
Read moreWe’re recruiting for a Sales Assistant to join our friendly team at V4 Wood Flooring
Do you like the thought of working in a creative design environment with a small professional team focused on providing beautiful flooring and wall products to the public and professionals across the UK? We may have just the role for you as we are looking for a Sales Assistant to join our friendly team at our Woking HQ, V4 World. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, well-mannered and professional individual who can quickly fit-in with our small and extremely busy sales team as we expand and continue to support our ever growing national customer base. The successful candidate will be able to work under pressure to service a large and growing customer base. A good telephone manner and organisational skills are a top priority. The role also includes face-to-face interaction with customers in our 300m2 showroom V4 World. Any knowledge of the flooring industry would be a huge bonus but is by no means necessary as full on job training is provided. Hours will be 8:00am – 5:30pm Monday – Friday, 10am – 4:00pm Saturday. When working on a Saturday a day off in the week will be allocated. Basic computer literacy is required with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook used daily within role. The dual role will see Mon-Fri working in the sales office taking inbound calls or emails to process orders and deal with customer enquiries and Saturday working exclusively in the V4 World design centre showing our products to architects, designers and members of the public. There will be a 12 week probationary period with £1k increase in salary once passed. Salary reviewed annually at our discretion and a company pension scheme is in place. V4 is an independent family run business with plans for further expansion over the next two years. Now is the perfect time for an individual with the right attitude to join us as there will be opportunity to forge a successful career and enjoy working with our friendly team. Does this sound like a perfect role for you? Please apply by sending your current CV to lucy@v4dev.carciofinocds.co.uk. Closing date Friday 25th September.
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Step up your stair design with real wood floors for a seamless floor finish
Thinking about new wood floors but have discounted having the same finish on your stairs? Think again as adding the same wood floor finish will create beautiful stair design and deliver a seamless flow throughout your home when matched with your main wood flooring. Stairs may sound tricky, but we have all the necessary accessories to make installing wood floors on stairs a breeze for expert installers and even talented DIY enthusiasts. Our Flush-Fit Nosing gives a contemporary edge to your stair and step installations, and made from Solid European Oak the nosing is available to match each floor in the V4 Collection. Here are just a few real home design stories where the beauty of real wood flooring was added to stair and step design. [caption id=attachment_26431 align=alignnone width=2400] Alpine Lock in Silver Sands features throughout both floors of this Hampton home with the stairs linking the two floors seamlessly.[/caption] [caption id=attachment_22485 align=alignnone width=1200] Beautiful stair design in this converted ba with Alpine Oak Rustic Brushed & Oiled wood floors leading you up to the landing.[/caption] [caption id=attachment_26432 align=alignnone width=1327] A step-up from a new side extension is given an Alpine Natural Oak Plank to match the Zigzag Herringbone Oak floor finish.[/caption] [caption id=attachment_26433 align=alignnone width=2400] A Medieval ba full or original features creates a contrast with mode open step glass stairs finished with Deco Frozen Umber.[/caption] [caption id=attachment_22488 align=alignnone width=1024] Hallway steps with the beautiful rustic style of Urban Nature Tannery Brown wood floors create a warm welcome in this home.[/caption] [caption id=attachment_18980 align=alignnone width=2400] Different floor levels in a quaint cottage become a feature with the natural oak tones of Landscapes Water Meadow wood floors.[/caption] So if this has helped you decide installing engineered wood floors on your stairs could be the perfect stair finish in home your next step is to find your perfect wood floors. Start browsing our collections and lea more about our stair nosing here.
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A perfect combination. Shaker kitchen design and herringbone wood floors.
There is nothing new about shaker style kitchens or parquet flooring, but the two are making a big comeback in home design in the form of mode and versatile shaker kitchen design choices and contemporary herringbone style oak floors. They make a perfect pairing and create a classic look that still feels contemporary and will stand the test of time. Thinking about introducing this style trend into your home but not quite sure where to start or how to perfect it? The combination works wonderfully contrasting a naturally textured real wood floor from our Zigzag herringbone collection, with your perfect Shaker colour finish. Warm up a light paint finish a warm wood finish like Frozen Umber or Tannery Brown, or give darker cabinets a burst of lighter contrast with light oak finishes including Nordic Oak and White Island Sand. Take inspiration from some of our recent home design case studies which feature stunning shaker style kitchen design and herringbone wood floors from our Zigzag collection. They are bursting with home design inspiration to help you get your dream kitchen renovation underway. [caption id=attachment_20021 align=alignnone width=2400] An Exeter home with a view adds soft grey shaker style and Zigzag Frozen Umber herringbone wood floors to complete their new open plan extension.[/caption] [caption id=attachment_19472 align=alignnone width=2400] This Dorset home created Nordic inspired design with contrasting shaker kitchen colours and our Zigzag Nordic Beach herringbone wood floors.[/caption] [caption id=attachment_19078 align=alignnone width=2400] A character cottage in East Sussex added a dark grey shaker style kitchen to contrast with the natural oak tones of Zigzag Brushed & Lacquered Oak floors.[/caption] [caption id=attachment_20090 align=alignnone width=2400] Warm blues and aged brass accents combine beautifully with Zigzag Frozen Umber in the new kitchen extension added to this Victorian home in Brighton.[/caption] [caption id=attachment_16596 align=alignnone width=2400] A Victorian home in Fa borough wanted a natural colour and materials palette for a cosy country feel, adding Zigzag Natural Oak Brushed & Lacquered.[/caption] [caption id=attachment_17536 align=alignnone width=2400] This Wimbledon kitchen extension is a wonderful family space which combines traditional and mode design touches with Zigzag Frozen Umber.[/caption] Start exploring the Zigzag herringbone wood floor collection and find your perfect match. You can also order free samples of your favourites for fast home delivery. Wondering how to care and maintain real wood floors in kitchen spaces. Have a read of our Wood Floors in Kitchen Design blog.
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