Why celebrities choose hardwood floors for their homes?

Ask Kim Kardashian,Nicholas Cage and Matthew McConaughey about hardwood flooring and they will all answer that 

it is perfect for their homes.

According to a survey by the National Wood Flooring Association, 90 percent of real estate agents said that houses with wood floors sell faster and for higher prices than houses without wood floors.

The natural beauty, durability and warmth that hardwood floors lend to the interiors have made it the classic choice among people all over the world, not only celebrities.

• The minimal care and maintenance of hardwood floors can help retain their elegance and beauty. Regular cleaning takes little more than sweeping and vacuuming, with occasional use of a professional wood floor cleaning product.
• 
  
• Another benefit is that wood floors are ecologically friendly.  They contribute towards a healthier home environment.  And, because wood does not collect dust and other allergens, many leading health associations agree that wood floors are the perfect choice for a healthy home.
• 
  
• The durability of hardwood floors make them easy to repair and instantly regain their natural luster and beauty.
• Variety and uniqueness. According the National Hardwood Flooring Association, wood floors have come a long way in the past few years. Whether you're looking for traditional oak, rustic pine, exotic wenge or trendy bamboo, you're sure to find a color and style to fit your décor.
• 
  
• Over time, wood floors maintain their value. When other flooring options are looking tired and worn out, wood floors will still look beautiful and timeless.

Original source: Prnewswire

An oak parquet floor-the unifying element in Paolo Moschino's London home

There certainly are a lot of celebrities that have a good taste in interior design and there is no doubt that designer Paolo Moschino is one of them.Born and raised in Italy but living in London in a beautiful apartment near Victoria Station,no one expects anything less that perfection from him when it comes to interior design.He has created numerous comfortable and timeless designs inspired by fabrics,accessories and the motto''no room is a lost cause''.

For his London home,he kept original only the 19th-century cornices and an oak parquet floor,which was hidden under old carpets.The floor needed some wood floor restoration but apart from that it was a very well preserved old addition to the house.

Every apartment has it's own unifying elements,in this case the parquet flooring and the collection of Jean Cocteau work. The large mirrors around the house double the size of the rooms according to Moschino.

Original source: Architectural Digest