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Oak, beech, or walnut – which type of wood is right for which room?

The type of wood is more than a question of style – it determines hardness, maintenance effort, and price. Oak is the undisputed all-rounder: stable, beautiful, versatile. Ash is convincing in a light, modern living concept and is excellently suited for underfloor heating. Walnut brings dark elegance to the bedroom or study. Beech is inexpensive but more sensitive to temperature fluctuations. Bamboo – not wood, but a strong alternative – scores with hardness, sustainability, and moisture resistance.

Oak, Beech or Walnut – which type of wood is right for which room?

The type of wood is one of the most important decisions when buying parquet. It determines not only the look, but also the hardness, the intensity of care and the price.

Oak: The Classic

Oak is by far the most popular parquet wood in Germany. It combines hardness, stability and beauty. Brinell hardness approx. 3.7 – robust enough for all living areas. Suitable for living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, kitchens.

Ash: Light, hard and Nordic

Ash is lighter than oak with a finer grain. Brinell hardness approx. 4.0 – very robust. Ideal for modern, light living concepts and very suitable for underfloor heating.

Walnut: The Noble Wood

Deep chocolate brown color, fine grain, pure elegance. Brinell hardness approx. 3.5 – more sensitive than oak. Ideal for bedrooms, studies and representative rooms.

Beech: Inexpensive and underestimated

Light, even and inexpensive. Brinell hardness approx. 3.8. Reacts more sensitively to temperature fluctuations – less suitable for underfloor heating.

Bamboo: Not a type of wood, but a strong alternative

Extremely hard (Brinell up to 4.0+), sustainable and optimal for underfloor heating. Modern, linear and more moisture-resistant than most types of wood.

Quick overview: Which type of wood for which room?

Living room with many visitors:

Oak or Ash

Bedroom:

Walnut or Beech

Children's room:

Ash or Bamboo

Kitchen:

Bamboo or Oak (sealed)

Underfloor heating:

Oak multi-layer or Bamboo

Representative rooms:

Walnut or Wenge

At Kaditzianer we offer parquet in numerous types of wood. Visit our exhibition in Dresden or Leipzig – or request free samples.