May 8, 2026
Choosing flooring by interior style comes down to three things: colour, board format and finish. Light and white-washed oak suits coastal and Scandinavian rooms, concrete and stone looks suit industrial spaces, and herringbone, chevron or Versailles parquetry suits classic and heritage homes.
Use this table as a starting point. Every range listed sits in our timber flooring, hybrid flooring, vinyl flooring and laminate flooring collections.
| Style | Colours and finish | Formats that suit | Ranges to look at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal and Hamptons | Light oak and white washes, matt or brushed | Long, wide planks | European Oak Plank, Royal 14/2mm Oak, Royal AquaCore Oak |
| Scandinavian | Pale neutral oak, soft greys, low sheen | Long planks with few visual breaks | European Oak Plank, Royal 14/2mm Oak, Royal Hybrid Pro 9mm |
| Modern and minimal | One even mid tone or soft grey, matt | Wide or extra-long boards | Royal Procore Laminate, Royal 5mm Vinyl Plank, Royal Hybrid Pro 9mm |
| Industrial | Concrete, stone and darker smoked tones | Large-format tiles | Korlok tiles, Looselay Originals Tiles, Opus Tiles |
| Classic and heritage | Natural oak and warm browns | Herringbone, chevron, Versailles panels | Bespoke Versailles 15mm and 20mm, European Oak Herringbone, European Oak Chevron, Royal Hybrid Herringbone |
| Australian | Spotted Gum, Blackbutt, Jarrah, Sydney Blue Gum, Tasmanian Oak | Long strip boards, matt or gloss | Royal AquaCore Aussie Species, Sidura 1 Strip, Royal Aus Timber 14/3mm, Traditional Solid Flooring |
Coastal and Hamptons rooms lean on light, airy colours, white joinery and natural textures. Light and white-washed oak do most of the work, and a matt or brushed finish keeps the look relaxed.
European Oak Plank comes in 39 colours across Natural, Prime and Select grades, including whites such as Casper White and Lime Wash. Royal 14/2mm Oak has eight colours from white washes to mocha and a 20 year residential wear warranty. For a beach house kitchen, Royal AquaCore Oak pairs a genuine 3mm Oak surface with a water-resistant core.
See our guide to choosing engineered timber flooring colours.
Scandinavian style is about calm, pale rooms and simple furniture. Pick a pale neutral oak with a low-sheen finish, laid in long boards down the length of the room so the floor stays quiet.
European Oak Plank colours such as Light Neutral and Raw Neutral suit this look. For a timber look with a waterproof core, Royal Hybrid Pro 9mm has a 0.7mm wear layer and a low-sheen 3D surface in 1680 x 228mm boards.
Scandi bedrooms often use soft, neutral carpet. Hause is 100% wool with a modern Berber look in nine neutral heathered colours. See our guide to the best carpet for bedrooms.
Modern and minimal interiors look best with fewer lines on the floor. Wide, extra-long boards mean fewer joins, and a matt surface cuts glare.
Royal Procore Laminate comes in extra-long 2265 x 192mm boards with an AC4 surface and over 72 hours of water resistance. Royal 5mm Vinyl Plank has an ultra-matte finish, an anti-stain coating and a 0.7mm wear layer, in 1524mm boards up to 228mm wide.
Industrial style borrows from warehouses: brick, black steel and raw concrete. Concrete and stone-look tiles give that feel underfoot.
Korlok tiles from Karndean come in stone, marble and concrete looks, in 475 x 600mm tiles that are 6.5mm thick with 5G click locking. Looselay Originals Tiles are 500 x 610mm loose lay tiles in stone and concrete looks, with a lifetime residential warranty. Opus Tiles add stone, marble and terrazzo looks in 915 x 457mm tiles, also with a lifetime residential warranty.
Federation homes, older terraces and classic interiors suit patterned timber. Herringbone, chevron and Versailles parquetry add detail, and warm brown tones work with period joinery.
Bespoke Versailles 15mm uses hand-assembled 600 x 600mm panels in 15mm Prime grade European Oak, and Bespoke Versailles 20mm uses 800 x 800mm panels in 20mm oak, each in four colours. European Oak Herringbone has 600 x 120mm blocks in twelve colours, and European Oak Chevron has 600 x 90mm boards in ten colours.
For a busy hallway, Royal Hybrid Herringbone blocks have a 0.7mm wear layer. Not sure which pattern to pick? Read herringbone vs chevron flooring.
Australian hardwoods bring warm colour and strong grain. Spotted Gum has lively grain and colour variation, Blackbutt is paler and more even, and Jarrah is a deep red brown.
Royal AquaCore Aussie Species puts a real 2mm hardwood surface in Spotted Gum, Blackbutt, Jarrah or Sydney Blue Gum over a water-resistant core. Sidura 1 Strip offers Blackbutt, Spotted Gum and Tasmanian Oak in a long 1-strip plank with a matt brushed or gloss finish. Royal Aus Timber 14/3mm comes as planks or herringbone blocks, and Traditional Solid Flooring covers 26 species supplied raw for sanding and finishing on site.
Colours look different under your own lights. Book a free measure and quote and we will talk you through the colours for your rooms.
Style comes first, but the way you live decides the material:
A few looks worth considering:
Light oak and white-washed oak in long, wide planks with a matt or brushed finish suit a Hamptons home. European Oak Plank and Royal 14/2mm Oak both include white and pale colours.
Both are classic parquetry patterns. Herringbone blocks have square (90 degree) ends and are laid in a staggered zigzag, while chevron boards are cut at an angle so the ends meet in a clean point.
Yes. One floor through the living, dining and kitchen area keeps the space looking connected. Choose a product that suits every room in that run. For a kitchen, look at a hybrid with a waterproof core or Royal AquaCore Oak with its water-resistant core.
Hybrid boards with a 0.7mm wear layer and AC4 or AC5 rated laminate suit busy homes, and Freedom triexta carpet can be cleaned with cold water. Timber and laminate are not waterproof, so wipe up spills quickly.
Visit Royal Floors in Penrith, Campbelltown, Hornsby or Logan to compare timber, hybrid, vinyl, laminate and carpet in one place. With over 20 years of experience, we can help you match a floor to your style. Book a free measure and quote or call 1300 980 501.
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