The "Cultural Narrative" of Wood Flooring: From Eastern Zen to Western Manor

Wood carries a profound cultural narrative in the history of human habitation. In the East, unfinished, natural wood flooring echoes the "wabi-sabi" aesthetic, seeking simplicity and tranquility. In the West, dark herringbone wood flooring carries the weighty history of manor houses and castles. Choosing a wood flooring style is also choosing a form of cultural expression. It connects a space to broader human traditions, making a home an extension of cultural identity, not merely a physical dwelling.