How Plank Width Changes Your Space

Wide planks are among the hottest trends in timber and timber-inspired flooring in 2026 and it’s easy to see why.

Not only do modern wide plank floors which can include engineered timber and oak timber, luxury hybrid and luxury vinyl look gorgeous, but they also produce enviable warmth.

Advances in design and manufacturing technology have helped propel the appeal of wide planks, too. Enhanced stability and better construction methods have significantly reduced common historic issues such as warping and bowing.

If you’re considering upsizing your planks, here’s what you need to know.

How wide is a wide plank?

Generally, anything 180mm or more is considered wide, with the broadest planks reaching up to 300mm.

Why go wide in 2026?

In Australia, where open plan homes have become increasingly common, wider planks are perfect for simplifying these larger spaces.

Interior designers and homeowners are also going this route as a way of:

• Creating character, the breadth of each board more readily shows off its colour, natural features and unique beauty.
• Opening up space and delivering a clean look. In larger areas, they can promote a sense of grandeur.
• Offering a contemporary – yet warm – ambience as they bring a touch of nature inside.
• Promoting a sense of calm, thanks to fewer joins and lines distracting the eye.

Direction & configuration matter

When going wide, the direction of the planks plays an ever more important role in how the room feels and how the home flows.

Whether you run your wide planks lengthways or widthways is often determined by the room’s shape. For example, laying planks lengthways is more common in long spaces, such as corridors, but running them across in these areas could be great for a daring look.

Plank direction may also be influenced by what you want the focal point of the room to be i.e., if you want to draw attention to an ornate fireplace, you may want the boards to run toward it.

Ready to go wide? Visit any of our eight Perth stores and let our team help you find the right plank for your space.

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