Fresh Modern Warmth – Salon Oak with Organic Earthiness
Discover the welcoming beauty of Salon Oak RL13 from Karndean's premium Art Select collection. This stunning design features muted brown tones with darker knot detailing that highlights the unique character of oak. The warm mid-toned colouring and handscraped emboss create a fresh modern look with a touch of organic earthiness that creates a welcoming sense of wellbeing and natural comfort—perfect for homes that celebrate natural beauty and contemporary living.
Key Features:
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Premium 0.7mm Wear Layer – Art Select's superior wear layer delivers exceptional durability and longevity, backed by a lifetime residential warranty and 20-year commercial guarantee
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Muted Brown Tones – Soft, understated brown colouring creates fresh modern aesthetics with natural warmth and inviting character
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Darker Knot Detailing – Distinctive darker knots highlight the unique character of oak for authentic natural appeal and visual interest
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Warm Mid-Toned Colouring – Perfectly balanced mid-tone adds depth and richness without being too dark or light—ideal for versatile design schemes
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Handscraped Emboss – Tactile handscraped texture adds artisan-crafted dimension and authentic feel with realistic surface variation
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Fresh Modern Look – Contemporary aesthetic with natural organic character that feels current yet timeless
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Organic Earthiness – Natural wood character creates welcoming sense of wellbeing and connection to nature
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Touch of Wellbeing – Biophilic design elements promote calm, comfort, and positive emotional responses
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Classic Plank Format – 1219mm x 178mm planks (48" x 7") provide traditional hardwood proportions with excellent coverage and refined aesthetic
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Available in Parquet – Also available in matching 9" x 3" parquet plank format for coordinated design schemes and bespoke layouts
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100% Waterproof – Suitable for every room in your home, including kitchens, bathrooms, and utility areas where moisture resistance is essential
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Deep Bevelled Edge – Four-sided bevelling adds definition and enhances the authentic handscraped appearance
Ideal For:
Perfect for residential applications including lounges, dining rooms, hallways, open-plan living spaces, kitchens, bedrooms, and bathrooms where fresh modern warmth with natural character is desired. The muted brown mid-tones with organic earthiness work beautifully in contemporary, modern country, Scandinavian, natural modern, transitional, wellness-inspired, biophilic, and eco-conscious interiors. Creates welcoming spaces that promote wellbeing, calm, and connection to nature. Also suitable for commercial environments including wellness centers, yoga studios, meditation spaces, eco-hotels, natural health clinics, organic cafés, and retail environments seeking organic warmth with fresh modern aesthetics.
Technical Excellence:
Karndean Art Select represents the pinnacle of luxury vinyl tile engineering. With a substantial 3.0mm total thickness and premium 0.7mm wear layer, Salon Oak delivers outstanding resilience against everyday wear, foot traffic, and spills. The handscraped emboss provides exceptional scratch and scuff resistance while maintaining the fresh modern aesthetic with organic earthiness—all without requiring sanding, oiling, waxing, or specialist maintenance. Simply sweep and mop to maintain its welcoming beauty for decades. The warm mid-tone effectively hides dirt and wear while maintaining visual warmth and natural character.
Installation & Maintenance:
Salon Oak features gluedown installation, allowing for versatile laying patterns including straight lay, brick bond, or creative mixed designs. Combine with the matching parquet format (9" x 3") to create stunning feature areas with herringbone or geometric patterns while maintaining perfect colour consistency throughout your home. Each 3.252m² box contains 15 planks, making coverage calculation straightforward. Compatible with underfloor heating systems up to 27°C for added comfort. Unlike natural oak that requires careful acclimatization and ongoing maintenance, this luxury vinyl alternative is ready to install and use immediately with minimal ongoing care. Requires only simple sweep and mop cleaning to maintain its welcoming beauty.
Design Inspiration:
Enhance your floor design by incorporating Karndean Design Strips between planks. DS04, DS05, and DS06 wood-effect strips complement the muted brown tones beautifully, adding natural definition. For textural variety, try DS14 and DS15 stone-effect strips that add organic contrast. The warm mid-toned palette with organic earthiness pairs beautifully with natural materials like jute, linen, and wool, alongside nature-inspired colours like sage green, terracotta, warm ochre, soft clay, warm whites, and earthy neutrals. Create wellness-inspired spaces with abundant plants and natural textures, achieve modern country style with organic materials and rustic accents, or embrace Scandinavian simplicity with clean lines and natural light.
Why Choose Salon Oak:
✓ Fresh modern look with organic earthiness ✓ Muted brown tones create welcoming warmth without overwhelming ✓ Darker knot detailing adds unique natural character ✓ Warm mid-toned colouring perfectly balanced ✓ Handscraped emboss adds tactile authenticity ✓ Creates sense of wellbeing and comfort ✓ Biophilic design promotes positive emotional responses ✓ Available in matching parquet format for coordinated schemes ✓ Ideal for wellness and nature-inspired design ✓ Contemporary aesthetic with timeless natural appeal ✓ Warmer and more comfortable underfoot than natural hardwood ✓ No expansion gaps required like traditional timber flooring ✓ Pet-friendly and family-proof durability ✓ Stain-resistant surface – easy cleanup of spills ✓ Fade-resistant colours maintain their fresh appearance ✓ Dimensionally stable in all conditions ✓ Suitable for high-moisture areas unlike natural oak ✓ No acclimatization or specialist installation required ✓ Environmentally friendly maintenance ✓ Backed by Karndean's lifetime residential warranty
Transform your space with the fresh modern warmth and organic earthiness of Salon Oak RL13 – where muted brown elegance meets natural wellbeing. Create welcoming interiors that promote comfort, calm, and connection to nature with lasting beauty and contemporary sophistication.
