Go Wide: The Modern Appeal of Extra-Wide Hardwood Planks
Wider Planks for the Modern Home
When buyers walk into a home, one of the first details they notice is the flooring and increasingly, the width of the planks. While carpet can feel flat and high-maintenance, hardwood flooring instantly adds warmth, style, and natural elegance. If you’re looking to give your home a modern refresh, wider hardwood planks are one of the most impactful upgrades you can make.
More Nature. More Impact.
Modern design is rooted in bringing the outdoors in. Wider planks preserve more of the tree’s natural grain pattern, allowing the organic movement and texture of the wood to take center stage.
With fewer seams and transitions between boards, wide planks create:
- A more natural, uninterrupted appearance
- Greater visibility of grain and character
- A high-end, architectural feel
The result is flooring that feels authentic, elevated, and visually striking.
Create the Illusion of More Space
Today’s interiors prioritize openness and flow. Wider planks help support that design goal by minimizing visual breaks across the floor.
Fewer joints mean fewer lines for the eye to follow. A single 8, 9, or 10-inch board will always feel more expansive than several narrow strips pieced together. This subtle visual effect can make rooms appear larger, cleaner, and more cohesive, especially in open-concept layouts designed for gathering and entertaining.
Featured Collections: Lombardy & Barletta
If you’re ready to go wide, consider the Lombardy and Barletta collections. Both feature planks up to 10-1/4″, delivering dramatic scale and undeniable presence.
These extra-wide boards highlight the beauty of European oak while helping your space feel more expansive and refined.
Engineered for Stability
Wider planks require exceptional stability, and that’s where engineered hardwood excels. Unlike traditional solid wood, engineered hardwood is constructed in layers, helping reduce shrinking and expanding caused by seasonal moisture changes.
Because of this multi-layer construction:
- Boards are less likely to gap over time
- Performance remains consistent through temperature changes
- You maintain the look of hardwood without added stress
Engineered hardwood still features a solid wood top layer, preserving the authentic appearance of traditional hardwood while offering enhanced structural integrity underneath.
Modern Style Starts from the Ground Up
If your goal is a home that feels open, natural, and design-forward, wider planks are the foundation. With bold proportions, visible grain movement, and improved stability, they offer the perfect blend of beauty and performance.