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Issue 66 - Kitchen & Bathroom Issue

Issue 66

Kitchen & Bathroom Issue

Kitchens and bathrooms are, arguably, the most consequential rooms in the home — and almost always the first to be considered. Whether approached through renovation or new build, their design has the power to recalibrate how a home is lived in and experienced. For this issue, our guest editor, Mardi Doherty, principal of Studio Doherty, explores what it truly means to transform these pivotal spaces — and why thoughtful design in kitchens and bathrooms delivers dividends far beyond the purely functional. Her insights both as an architect and as her own client give an open and honest account of the thinking behind creating a home.

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With its Heritage and Natural Collections, Royal Oak Floors reimagines engineered oak as both an artisanal statement and a canvas for contemporary living—crafted with integrity, steeped in character, and designed for the barefoot luxury of Australian homes.


Celebrating European oak at its finest, Royal Oak Floors is delighted to introduce two new ranges: the Heritage and Natural Collections. Crafted from single-origin oak, these engineered floors are sustainable, beautiful, and above all, an experience of sublime underfoot luxury.

The Heritage and Natural Collections by Royal Oak Floors offer two distinct expressions of engineered oak flooring. Heritage is inspired by traditional techniques and rustic charm, while Natural is featured by an effortless, contemporary aesthetic. As such, whether your interior design is aligned to the Wabi-sabi elements of perfect imperfections, or the calm minimalist look, Royal Oak Floors’ new Heritage and Natural Collections are perfect artisan solutions for Australian spaces, lifestyles and sensibilities.

Finished to emphasise grains and knots the Heritage Collection celebrates the rich imperfections inherent within each board. Drawing inspiration from time-honoured woodworking methods, including a unique circular sanding technique, its earthy and characterful aesthetic is reminiscent of well-appointed whisky bars and authentic farmhouses.

Inviting you to bask in the warm glow of another time and place, the Heritage collection is explored with Royal Oak Floors Feature grading. This is Royal Oak’s most character-filled grading option, with frequent and large knots, and significant grain variation beautifully resolved to create a naturally aged appearance. Undulating and beautiful in its inconsistencies, the Heritage Collection looks intentionally lived-in, as though it was laid a hundred years ago.

Royal Oak Floors Heritage and Natural ranges

Developed in consultation with Australia’s top architects and designers, the fine Natural Collection delivers an effortless, contemporary aesthetic. This quiet and elegant collection presents a refined and creative foundation to suit an endless array of modern interior expressions. The Natural Collection is part of the Premium grade range, with each board rigorously graded for consistency to achieve a uniformity that is calm, relaxing, and visually refined.

Both are finished with an oxidative lacquer to deliver the raw beauty of an oiled floor, but with enhanced durability. Unlike traditional finishes, this innovative air-dried process provides a soft, breathable coating that looks and feels more natural. Perfect for underfoot and in tune with the barefoot luxury of the Australian lifestyle.

When selecting or specifying flooring, Royal Oak Floors are the environmentally responsible choice. Formaldehyde-free and rated E0, the Natural and Heritage Collections support healthier indoor environments. Rejecting commonly used harsh chemicals and artificial wood treatments, the collections support personal wellbeing, and all Royal Oak Floors timber components are sourced from FSC-certified forests. This stance ensures that all timber used in the production of its flooring is managed in line with rigorous standards that support sustainable forestry, that it protects biodiversity, and respects the rights of Indigenous peoples, workers, and local communities.

Two decades ago, Royal Oak Floors redefined timber flooring in Australia. Today, Royal Oak Floors continues to lead the industry with refinement, care and a deep respect for the material. Beautiful, robust, luxurious underfoot, ethical, and designed specifically for both the Australian lifestyle, Royal Oak Floors are the preeminent choice in engineered timber flooring.

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About the Author

Gillian Serisier

Gillian Serisier is the editor of both Habitus and Indesign print publications, where she covers all corners of architecture, design and art. Working with guest editors across architecture, interior designer and product designer, Gillian is focusing a varied gaze on the design world. Moreover, Gillian's extensive knowledge and sharp words make for compelling storytelling.

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Issue 66 - Kitchen & Bathroom Issue

Issue 66

Kitchen & Bathroom Issue

Kitchens and bathrooms are, arguably, the most consequential rooms in the home — and almost always the first to be considered. Whether approached through renovation or new build, their design has the power to recalibrate how a home is lived in and experienced. For this issue, our guest editor, Mardi Doherty, principal of Studio Doherty, explores what it truly means to transform these pivotal spaces — and why thoughtful design in kitchens and bathrooms delivers dividends far beyond the purely functional. Her insights both as an architect and as her own client give an open and honest account of the thinking behind creating a home.

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