Minimalist, ultra-sleek wooden flooring is fast becoming the defining look of 2026, according to family-run flooring brand Woodpecker Flooring.
According to the wood floor experts, homeowners and designers are gravitating towards calming, design-led foundations that make rooms feel brighter, more modern and effortlessly refined.
This new era of flooring celebrates clean grain, even tone, and barely-there natural detailing – a shift that creates serene interiors.
And for homeowners who are keen to embrace the movement, Woodpecker Flooring’s newly-launched Bourton is a hand-selected collection that reflects this sleek aesthetic.
Using prime-grade boards, each plank is chosen for its grading consistency, tonal balance and subtle grain, ensuring a beautifully even finish throughout. Knots and colour variation have been kept to an absolute minimum to achieve a contemporary, streamlined look.
The collection comprises two styles: Natural Oak Plank – available in a classic 190mm width or an impactful 240mm wide plank, and Natural Oak Herringbone, which offers the same golden oak warmth reimagined in a classic herringbone layout.
Both options showcase the oak’s gentle grain patterns and warm gold hues, but in a modern, understated format designed to elevate without overwhelming the space. The result is a crisp, contemporary foundation that works across architectural styles – from minimalist new builds to pared-back period renovations.
Darwyn Ker, Managing Director of Woodpecker Flooring, said: “Bourton offers prime-grade boards that showcase our expert selection and grading process. The level of detail that goes into both tree selection and grading ensures Bourton feels timeless, sophisticated, and perfectly balanced. With minimal knots and colour variation, this flooring is ideal for those who want their interiors to feel modern, clean and sleek.”
Like every engineered wood flooring range from Woodpecker Flooring, Bourton is guaranteed for 100 years.
The Bourton Collection is available now from Woodpecker Flooring, with prices starting from £127 per m².
