Independent flooring retailer Stories Flooring is helping homeowners achieve the Scandi look for less with its cost-effective wood floor options.

Scandi-inspired schemes are one of interiors most enduring trends, and key to the look is light, airy wooden flooring.

But it can come with a hefty price tag – especially if homeowners opt for solid hardwood flooring.

However, Stories Flooring offers a selection of engineered wood flooring options boasting the same aesthetic appeal of Scandi-inspired flooring, at a fraction of the price.

Yarl Christie, Founder of Stories Flooring, said: “Homeowners looking to create a truly authentic Scandi style floor may wish to invest in real wood. However, if they don’t have the budget or the patience to maintain it, engineered wooden floors are a very close second.”

And according to Yarl, the key to a great Scandi-inspired scheme is selecting the perfect shade of wood.

“When you’re trying to create a Scandinavian style floor, the colour is something you’ll want to pay attention to. A large part of Scandinavian home design is a light and simplistic colour scheme.”

Stories Flooring’s Lusso Catania and Lusso Carrara collections are both available in light, natural shades that mimic Scandi-inspired flooring.

Best-selling Lusso Carrara Snow is made from rustic grade wood and each plank features stunning natural details such as shading, knots, and sapwood. This pale board will bring a laid-back ambience to any space.

Another board that exudes the same fresh feel is Lusso Catania Luxe Frost. Made from premium quality oak, this board combines great looks with incredible durability. The whitewashed, lacquered finish not only adds a layer of protection to the wood, but also enhances the natural beauty of the oak.

The Lusso Carrara and Catania collections are both available now from Stories Flooring, with prices starting at £26.99 per m2.