Deva Bank 

FORBO’S ALLURA LUXURY VINYL TILES REINVIGORATE OLD FAMILY HOME

When looking to renovate a 100-year-old house to meet the needs of a busy and active family of five, the homeowners opted for Forbo Flooring Systems’ Allura Click Pro Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT), thanks to its ability to replicate the beautiful aesthetics of wood, whilst also being durable enough to keep up with the rigours of everyday life. Deva Bank, a house full of traditional charm, is located in the picturesque village of Parkgate, sitting on the banks of the River Dee and boasts impressive views of the Wirral Peninsula and Wales. Although the property oozed character, it unfortunately did not meet the needs of a large family, prompting the homeowners to embark on a full renovation to add more space to the house, along with modern and durable finishes.

Joanne Evennett, the homeowner of Deva Bank, commented: “When we bought Deva Bank, we knew we would have to make some changes to cater for our growing family, which is why we decided to renovate the property. With three young children, we had to choose finishes that could cope with our busy family life – including the floor. We also had to strike a balance between functionality and protecting the character of the home, which is why we opted for Forbo’s Allura Click Pro Luxury Vinyl Tiles in the Central Oak colourway, as it provides a beautiful, traditional wood aesthetic without the price associated with real hardwood.

“We had the adhesive free flooring installed throughout the majority of the property, including the hallway, living room, study, kitchen/dining room, utility room, downstairs WC, bathroom and two ensuites. We were particularly keen on this colourway as it has a deep grain running through it, which does a fantastic job of replicating real wood. Not only this, but it created the perfect backdrop for the rest of the house, matching our colour palette of neutral shades and green hues, striking a good balance between a contemporary and modern design, without taking away from the traditional feel of the house.”

Allura Click Pro LVT is part of Forbo’s residential collection and features a tongue and groove system which enables the planks to be clicked together with ease. This was an important factor for this project, with Joanne explaining: “Due to the large areas that needed to be covered – totalling 160m2 – we needed something that could be installed fast, ensuring the rest of the project remained on schedule and the Allura Click Pro delivered this. Additionally, it’s a really easy flooring to clean up, meaning we’ve been able to maintain its appearance, even with all the usage it sees.”

Joanne concluded: “Overall we’re absolutely delighted with the outcome of our finished project. Forbo’s Allura Click Pro perfectly complements the design scheme we had in mind and is already holding up well to daily life in a busy family home.”