Flooring Combinations that suit your family home

Finding the Right Flooring Combination for Your Family’s Lifestyle and Health

Choosing the right flooring for your home goes beyond just colour and style — it’s about creating a space that suits your family’s lifestyle, comfort, and health. At My Timber, we take the time to understand every detail of your home before recommending the perfect flooring combination.

Recently, we worked with a Central Coast family of four who wanted a beautiful yet practical flooring solution. Health and environmental factors were a key part of their decision, particularly due to sensitivities among their younger family members.

Step 1: Understanding Health and Lifestyle Needs

After an in-depth consultation at our Erina flooring showroom, we reviewed several options, including Australian hardwood engineered flooring, laminate flooring, and hybrid flooring. Together, we compared key aspects such as durability, maintenance, and — most importantly — VOC emission ratings (volatile organic compounds).

After careful consideration, the family chose Blackbutt Hardwood Engineered Flooring for its natural beauty, durability, and low emission levels — making it ideal for healthy home environments.

Step 2: Site Inspection and Expert Advice

During our free in-home consultation, we conducted a full site inspection across the family’s three-level home. While the lower levels maintained consistent temperature and moisture levels, the top floor was noticeably warmer and lacked air management (no air conditioning).

Our specialists advised that the upper level was not suitable for timber engineered flooring, as excessive heat and moisture could affect its performance over time. Instead, we recommended a high-quality, water-resistant laminate flooring with low emissions — a perfect alternative for areas prone to temperature changes and humidity.

Step 3: The Perfect Combination – Timber & Laminate Harmony

With the right product research, we developed a custom solution:

• Blackbutt Engineered Timber Flooring for the lower levels — brushed matte finish for warmth and resilience.
• Matching 12mm Blackbutt Water-Resistant Laminate Flooring for the upper level and staircases — a durable, family-friendly option that mirrored the timber’s look and texture.

The result? A seamless designer aesthetic throughout the home, combining the elegance of real timber with the practicality of laminate — all while meeting the family’s health and lifestyle needs.

To complete the transformation, our team also replaced all skirting boards with new primed timber skirting, adding that final touch of craftsmanship that defines a My Timber installation.

The Takeaway: Zoning Your Floors Wisely

When choosing flooring for your home, it’s essential to consider how each area is used and the environmental conditions in each zone. Not every flooring system suits every room, but with expert advice, you can combine materials to create a consistent, cohesive look.

At My Timber, we specialise in designing flooring systems that balance beauty, practicality, and comfort — ensuring your floors are as healthy and durable as they are stylish.p site-wide paragraph and title styles, go to Site Theme.

Visit our showroom at 1/217 The Entrance Rd, Erina NSW 2250 to explore the perfect combination for your home. Our friendly team is ready to help you find “something beautiful for your place.”

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