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<strong>CREATE</strong> <strong>YOUR</strong> <strong>INTERIOR</strong><br />

<strong>WITH</strong> A <strong>WOODEN</strong> <strong>FLOOR</strong><br />

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Turn your house into a home<br />

with a <strong>Kährs</strong> wood floor<br />

“Trends may come and<br />

go, but quality and<br />

style are enduring.”<br />

What makes a house a home? How can we create a warm,<br />

welcoming space for socialising with family and friends? How can<br />

we achieve our own haven of calm, a space that beckons us<br />

inside and invites us to kick off our shoes and relax the moment<br />

we enter?<br />

Of course it takes love and personality, as well as the allimportant<br />

decorative touches, but beginning from the ground up,<br />

nothing adds as much style, warmth and character to a room as<br />

a wood floor. Whether you favour the classic charm of traditional<br />

rustic style, or the contemporary drama of a minimalist setting,<br />

<strong>Kährs</strong> has a floor to suit every taste. This year we’ve also added a<br />

huge selection of new products – from the exotic tropical inspired<br />

shades of the new World Collection to exciting new additions to<br />

our Linnea Habitat and Dwell ranges – offering you a bigger<br />

choice than ever.<br />

But with so much choice, where to start? Beginning a project is<br />

always the most difficult part, but a great way to glean<br />

inspiration is by browsing through interior design magazines,<br />

which is why we have produced this magazine. We hope that the<br />

following pages will help you as you embark on creating your<br />

dream home.<br />

Trends may come and go, but quality and style are enduring.<br />

As one of the world’s oldest producers of wood floors, for more<br />

than 150 years <strong>Kährs</strong> has strived to capture the beauty and<br />

expression of wood, and to combine it with a variety of leading<br />

floor technologies. The result is a wide range of high quality<br />

wood floors that are durable, stable and easy to install. That is<br />

why a <strong>Kährs</strong> wood floor is an investment to be enjoyed by you<br />

and your family for generations to come.<br />

Stina Andersson<br />

Designer, <strong>Kährs</strong><br />

COVer: OAK CAsA<br />

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From light to dark – find your inspiration<br />

A brilliantly white 1-strip floor? Or a more traditional oak? Perhaps an excitingly dark reddish-brown floor<br />

– or the strong statement of black? We have divided our magazine into four sections – from light to dark –<br />

to help you choose a floor that will contribute to creating a space that truly reflects your style. For further<br />

inspiration, you will find the informed advice of designers and architects.<br />

A B<br />

Create your dream home in our<br />

Virtual Showroom<br />

It has never been easier or more fun to try out your design ideas. Our interactive web tool – the Virtual<br />

Showroom – helps you visualize how a choice of wood floors combined with walls and furniture of<br />

different colours can transform a room. A dark wood floor with emerald walls and black furniture?<br />

Or white on white? The images you create can also be printed or sent by e-mail for you, your friends<br />

and family to dwell on.<br />

Try it out on www.kahrs.com<br />

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VIrTuAL<br />

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Floor A<br />

Floor B<br />

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Complete<br />

system<br />

The smallest things often make<br />

the biggest difference. That’s why<br />

we offer a complete flooring<br />

system where every detail, down<br />

to the skirtings, mouldings and<br />

other floor accessories, are colour<br />

matched to enhance the beauty<br />

of your floor. We also provide a<br />

wide range of installation and<br />

maintenance products.


“At <strong>Kährs</strong> we have worked<br />

with wood since 1857”.<br />

Our FLOOrS Are A queSTION<br />

OF geNerATIONS<br />

<strong>Kährs</strong> floors are brilliant examples of modern ideas, reflecting old<br />

wisdom. With more than 150 years in the business, we are one of the<br />

leading and oldest producers of wood floors in europe. We are also<br />

one of the most innovative, with a history of groundbreaking wood<br />

flooring technology.<br />

<strong>Kährs</strong> was founded in 1857 in the small town of Nybro in southern<br />

Sweden. And this is where we still have our hearts, main production<br />

plant and head office.<br />

Beauty with<br />

a conscience<br />

<strong>Kährs</strong> has its roots firmly planted in the heart of a<br />

Swedish forest. Our Swedish heritage characterizes<br />

everything we stand for, from our high regard for<br />

quality and design to our concern for the<br />

environment. We call it Beauty with a conscience.<br />

Our ecological approach is of long standing. It<br />

earned us an ISO 14001 environmental management<br />

certification more than a decade ago. But we didn’t<br />

stop there. environmental concern defines all our<br />

new development projects. If you believe in a<br />

sustainable society, you have to prove it.<br />

SuSTAINABLe<br />

FOreSTry<br />

We work with local, national and<br />

global organizations to ensure<br />

sustainable forestry. These<br />

include leading, global programs<br />

and leading environmental<br />

groups, such as the FSC, eu, uN,<br />

WWF, greenpeace and eIA to<br />

support responsible forestry<br />

around the globe.<br />

CerTIFIeD SuPPLIerS<br />

Our suppliers are chosen from<br />

companies holding FSC (Forest<br />

Stewardship Council) or PeFC<br />

(Programme for endorsement of<br />

Forest Certification) certificates or<br />

equivalent documentation. We<br />

also require all suppliers to sign<br />

our code of conduct.<br />

INNOVATIVe – AND CLeAN – PrODuCTION<br />

Over the years, we have introduced a number of innovations aimed at<br />

lowering emissions to air. These include using water-based finishes,<br />

which we started with in 1984, and installing the largest air filter<br />

system in Scandinavia at our plant in Nybro. Healthy and clean<br />

production is not only beneficial for the environment – it also benefits<br />

the people working in our factories.<br />

Being both style and eco-conscious hasn’t been<br />

easy – until now. We applaud the movement that<br />

has made green glamorous. regardless of species<br />

and design, all our floors fulfil the demands that a<br />

modern wood floor should meet in terms of<br />

aesthetics, environment and quality.<br />

NOTHINg IS WASTeD<br />

At our production plant in Nybro, nothing goes to waste. The parts of<br />

the logs that we are unable to use for floors become bio-fuel. Some<br />

of this is used to heat our own facilities. The rest is provided to a local<br />

energy company. About 45,000 people in our neighbourhood enjoy<br />

the warmth of our recycled wood.<br />

reVOLuTIONAry<br />

FLOOr TeCHNOLOgy<br />

In 1941, <strong>Kährs</strong> was granted a<br />

patent for a multi-layer wood<br />

flooring construction – the world’s<br />

first engineered wood floor. This<br />

method of construction made the<br />

floor more stable and allowed the<br />

raw material to be utilized in a<br />

more environmentally friendly<br />

way. Compared to a solid wood<br />

floor, <strong>Kährs</strong> construction is<br />

75 percent more stable.<br />

THe FIrST LeeD WAreHOuSe<br />

IN SCANDINAVIA<br />

In 2010, we constructed the first LeeD (Leadership in energy and<br />

environmental Design) certified warehouse in Scandinavia. The<br />

21,000 m 2 building at our factory site in Nybro was awarded with a<br />

LeeD gold certification. The new facility eliminates 1,800 truck trips<br />

to our old warehouse, reduces CO 2 emissions by over 450 tons and<br />

provides many other eco-efficiencies.<br />

THe BeST jOINT SySTeM<br />

– NOW eVeN BeTTer<br />

In 1999, <strong>Kährs</strong> was the first wood floor manufacturer to introduce a<br />

mechanical glueless joint system – the ingenious Woodloc ® system.<br />

This system revolutionized the wood flooring market. With the<br />

Woodloc ® 5S joint we’ve taken it a step further. The new joint ensures<br />

even faster installation and a stronger floor.<br />

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Style secrets<br />

– how to create the best results<br />

1-, 2- or 3-strip flooring<br />

Long planks in one strip. Two or three strips. Patterns. <strong>Kährs</strong> provides the flooring<br />

designs that will allow you to set your decorating agenda. Below you will find some<br />

tips on how to achieve the best results.<br />

1 2 3<br />

1-sTRIp DeSIgN<br />

The impressive planks of a 1-strip floor are<br />

perfect for big spaces, such as this long and<br />

airy hallway. The surface of a 1-strip board is<br />

sawn in one piece. This emphasizes the<br />

natural feeling and shows the character of the<br />

wood species fully, whether it is clean or rustic<br />

with knots, variations in colour and in grain.<br />

PATTerN<br />

2-sTRIp DeSIgN<br />

If you want a floor with a unique look, take a<br />

look at our 2-strip floors. The wear layer of<br />

these floors is two strips wide. The strips are<br />

individually selected and arranged to give<br />

each floor its individual character. Our 2-strip<br />

floors work well in spaces of all sizes, like<br />

this living room.<br />

Combining a traditional look and<br />

modern styling, <strong>Kährs</strong> collection<br />

of patterned wood floor offers a<br />

choice of intricate patterns,<br />

adding a touch of classical<br />

elegance to any interior. The<br />

surface layer of these floors<br />

features a repeating pattern of<br />

strips. using different types of<br />

wood species and surface<br />

treatments, you can achieve<br />

stunning looks with these floors.<br />

3-sTRIp DeSIgN<br />

Our 3-strip floors can be sorted in many<br />

different ways to create floors with different<br />

expressions, accentuating liveliness or calm.<br />

The wear layer of these floors is three strips’<br />

wide. They offer a wide range of decorating<br />

possibilities, but are often used in smaller<br />

spaces, like this hallway. Creating a linear<br />

effect, a 3-strip floor gives the illusion of a<br />

larger and more open space.<br />

SHIP’S DeCK<br />

To create an instant maritime feel,<br />

a Ship’s Deck floor is the obvious<br />

choice. Following an old tradition,<br />

they feature a decorative strip<br />

edge and with wood plugs at the<br />

end of each board. requiring a<br />

great amount of manual work and<br />

attention to detail, these floors<br />

are among the most exclusive you<br />

can find.<br />

Calm or rustic<br />

Natural graining and colour variation. gnarls and knots. uniformity. The character of the wood is just as<br />

important for the overall impression of the floor as the size of the strips. Our long experience in sorting<br />

by appearance enables us to offer floors with a multitude of looks and styles.<br />

TOWN SeLeCTION<br />

– THe LIVeLy FLOOr<br />

If you’re looking for a classical backdrop,<br />

allowing the rest of the decoration to take<br />

“centre stage”, take a look at our Town<br />

selection. Dark or light, these floors are<br />

characterized by variations in colour, tone<br />

and pattern.<br />

CITY SeLeCTION<br />

– THe CLeAN LOOK<br />

If you like a calm, minimalistic impression,<br />

look for a floor in the City selection. These<br />

floors are stylishly understated; they are<br />

created from a uniform and regular timber<br />

grade with small variations in grain and tone.<br />

They can be light or dark, depending on the<br />

wood species, but the tone and overall effect<br />

is uniform.<br />

COUNTRY SeLeCTION<br />

– ruSTIC LOOK<br />

For a bold and unmistakably natural look,<br />

opt for our Country selection. Here you will<br />

find floors with a more rustic feel. They<br />

feature dramatic graining, gnarls and knots<br />

and they have greater colour variations than<br />

our other floors.<br />

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The surface is what your eyes see and your feet feel<br />

Trust your senses. A wood floor is always soft and warm underfoot. But the ultimate feeling<br />

and look depends on the finish and surface treatment. your preferences regarding looks,<br />

feeling, colour and maintenance should be the main arguments for your choice.<br />

sILk MATT LACqUER<br />

– A SMOOTH SurFACe<br />

Our silk matt lacquer complements the wood’s<br />

character by accentuating its natural structure,<br />

adding lustre and depth to the colour tone.<br />

It also makes the floor more hardwearing and<br />

easier to clean. At the same time, the lacquer<br />

is one of the thinnest available.<br />

MATT LACqUER<br />

– uNTreATeD IN APPeArANCe<br />

Our matt lacquer creates the impression that<br />

the floor is made from untreated bare wood.<br />

The soft-to-touch natural surface is incredibly<br />

tactile and pleasing underfoot. A matt lacquer<br />

is as hardwearing and easy to maintain as a<br />

silk matt lacquer.<br />

NATURE OIL<br />

– A NATurAL FeeLINg<br />

Our Nature oil gives the floor a wonderfully<br />

natural feeling. The oil brings out the wood’s<br />

texture and graining, and enhances its tone.<br />

Floors treated with Nature oil are easy to<br />

maintain, but they need a little more care<br />

than lacquered floors and should be treated<br />

with <strong>Kährs</strong> Satin Oil regularly.<br />

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sTAINED<br />

Stains are used to further enhance natural colour tones – from palest<br />

white and whisper greys to shades of rich mocha and charcoal – or to<br />

give the wood a new colour.<br />

BEvELLED EDgEs<br />

Bevelling the edges of the boards accentuates the planks. This design<br />

feature ranges from a micro-bevel, a slight accentuation of the edge,<br />

to a more dramatic, stronger bevel on all edges.<br />

BRUsHED<br />

Brushing the surface highlights the natural structure of the grain and<br />

creates additional texture. Brushing is usually accompanied by other<br />

surface treatments, such as a bevelled finish and a colour stain or glaze.<br />

HANDsCRApED<br />

By using different wood scraping and sanding manual tools you can<br />

give a new wood floor a worn appearance. A great amount of manual<br />

work is put into these floors, which provide a truly rustic character.


We are all different<br />

– so are our floors<br />

grande – impressive in<br />

scale and beauty<br />

20<br />

mm<br />

The grande Collection features traditional<br />

looking “plank” floors in dimensions<br />

previously not available in a modern multilayered<br />

format. The floors measure an<br />

impressive 2800 mm long by 260 mm wide.<br />

The grande Collection includes floors of many<br />

colour variations. This year we have added<br />

two new grande floors – Citadelle, which is<br />

oiled into a striking grey and estate, natural<br />

and light with wooden plugs.<br />

Avenue – sophistication<br />

in a floor<br />

15<br />

mm<br />

The Avenue Collection has been designed and<br />

developed with stylish city living in mind.<br />

These sophisticated and elegant floors would,<br />

however, suit any interior style, be it modern<br />

or traditional. Avenue floors are crafted from a<br />

single plank of wood, giving a sought after<br />

one-strip look. These floors are made from<br />

maple and walnut, stained into rich colour<br />

tones.<br />

20<br />

mm<br />

exCLuSIVe HAND-<br />

MADe FLOOrS<br />

kährs supreme is a range of<br />

oak, walnut and maple floors with<br />

striking and unique looks, united<br />

by the amount of manual work<br />

and attention to detail put into<br />

each floor. They are hand-made<br />

by highly skilled craftsmen, who<br />

have given each floor a distinct<br />

look that cannot be re-created by<br />

machines.<br />

supreme Collections Original Collections – news<br />

Elegance – the modern<br />

classic revitalized<br />

15<br />

mm<br />

The elegance Collection includes four different<br />

styles. Tapis and Croix feature intricate<br />

patterns, characterized by a mixture of<br />

traditional charm and modern styling; a<br />

perfect blend of old and new that will lend<br />

itself beautifully to any home. This year, we<br />

have added two new patterns; Ancienne, a<br />

classical French style in three widths, and<br />

Baton with a Herringbone pattern.<br />

Artisan – <strong>Kährs</strong> gets artistic<br />

The new Artisan Collection of floors is crafted<br />

from rustic oak. The collection includes tonestrip<br />

wooden floors that each have an<br />

individual, hand crafted surface finish.<br />

The timber’s gnarled and knotty character is<br />

further enhanced by a spectrum of natural oil<br />

pre-finishes, which span deep ebony to bluetinged<br />

white, each providing durability.<br />

Harmony – new colours<br />

The Harmony Collection features a series of<br />

stained three-strip floors. The new floors are<br />

characterised by their rustic grain and brushed<br />

matt lacquer or a natural oil finish. This year,<br />

we have added five new floors to the<br />

collection, ranging from white lacquer and<br />

brushed oak to smoked grey.<br />

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15<br />

mm<br />

SeTTINg THe<br />

STANDArD IN<br />

WOOD FLOOrINg<br />

kährs Original is – like the name<br />

suggests – our original and<br />

widest range. Over the decades,<br />

these floors have found their<br />

place into private homes, shops,<br />

offices, hotels and public spaces<br />

all over the world. And with time,<br />

they have become world famous<br />

for their high quality and<br />

versatility. The Original Collection<br />

includes floors made from a wide<br />

range of wood species – but they<br />

are all united by their Scandinavian<br />

and classical appearance.<br />

More information on page 86. More information on page 87.<br />

Tropical alternatives and FSC<br />

tropical certified wood in the<br />

World Collection<br />

The World Collection includes excitingly dark<br />

reddish-brown floors. Over the past year, we<br />

have created beautifully stained, oak-based<br />

tropical alternatives that perfectly replicate<br />

the warmth and harmonious look of tropical<br />

hardwoods. Soon we will also offer FSC<br />

certified tropical hardwoods that also comply<br />

with our focus on responsible forestry,<br />

sustainability and fair trade.


City slick<br />

The Spirit Collection features a range of smooth and lacquered oak,<br />

hickory and walnut floors that are perfect for city slickers with a taste<br />

for elegance.<br />

The eight floors in the collection have been brushed and stained in a<br />

wide range of colours, from light, almost white, Arctic oak to dark<br />

Orchard walnut. These 1-strip wood floors are slim enough to use in<br />

renovation projects – but are still resandable.<br />

10<br />

mm<br />

reFLeCTINg<br />

THe True SPIrIT<br />

kährs spirit offers 1-strip design<br />

floors in a variety of colours and<br />

species. The range has been<br />

developed using the latest<br />

technologies and ideas to achieve<br />

floors that are both beautiful and<br />

modern. These attractive floors<br />

have a finish that keeps its<br />

brilliance and durability for many<br />

years. The Spirit floors are perfect<br />

for renovation projects and<br />

equally suitable for residential<br />

and contract areas, such as<br />

offices and hotel rooms.<br />

More information on page 89.<br />

All floors throughout the Spirit Collection feature an eco-friendly<br />

construction; they are crafted from sustainable wood and feature a<br />

multi-layered construction, which uses hardwood down to the joint<br />

only, with fast-growing timber below. The floors can be refurbished in<br />

exactly the same way as a solid floor and the “criss-cross” build offers<br />

additional performance benefits, including 75 per cent greater stability.<br />

Linnea Collections<br />

Dwell – trendy,<br />

yet traditional<br />

The new Dwell Collection features<br />

two floors; gotham with a pattern<br />

that resembles industrial parquet<br />

and Loft, a version of a classical<br />

Dutch pattern, popular in the<br />

1950s. The floors are available in<br />

oak as well as walnut, all with a<br />

matt lacquered surface. This year,<br />

we have added four trendsetting,<br />

multi-striped floors to the Dwell<br />

Collection, in colours that range<br />

from natural, pale wood to<br />

dramatic black and white.<br />

Habitat – urban chic<br />

The cool and glamorous Habitat<br />

Collection includes five, new<br />

stunning oak and walnut floors,<br />

made from big 1-strip planks.<br />

The surfaces of the Habitat floors<br />

have been treated in a number of<br />

ways – matt lacquered or oiled,<br />

micro-bevelled, smoked and<br />

brushed – to create a distinct and<br />

unique look.<br />

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7<br />

mm<br />

Living – bohemian<br />

with a modern twist<br />

Classic, yet modern, the Living<br />

Collection features a collection of<br />

1-strip floors made from several<br />

wood species stained in different<br />

colours, ranging from white Oak<br />

Blanc to dark Hard Maple<br />

espresso. The floors in the Living<br />

Collection are all lacquered, some<br />

in silk matt lacquer for a smooth<br />

finish, and some with matt<br />

lacquer for a softer look. Some<br />

also feature bevelled edges.<br />

THe THIN DeSIgNer<br />

FLOOr IN reAL WOOD<br />

Pleasing to the eye and to the<br />

touch, kährs Linnea range has a<br />

smart and modern construction<br />

that combines the aesthetic with<br />

the practical. With a thin wear<br />

layer and at just 7 mm thick,<br />

these floors provide an ecofriendly<br />

real wood-flooring option<br />

that’s both durable and easy to<br />

install – perfect for renovation<br />

projects, for instance. Their<br />

format also provides a multitude<br />

of design options, which means<br />

that they are many designers’<br />

favourite choice. Linnea is best<br />

suited for residential areas.<br />

More information on page 90.<br />

Lodge – where<br />

the home is<br />

If your home is your castle, opt<br />

for a floor from the Lodge<br />

Collection. This collection includes<br />

a series of floors ranging from<br />

palest birch to classic oak, from<br />

warm cherry to darkish walnut.<br />

If you dream of adding a marine<br />

touch to your home, look no<br />

further as this collection also<br />

includes two shipsdecking floors.


Stina Andersson, designer<br />

exAMPLeS OF WHITe AND LIgHT FLOOrS<br />

CLASSIC NOuVeAu<br />

COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

NOUvEAU sNOW<br />

ArTISAN COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

OYsTER<br />

“using shots of colour and soft textures against<br />

a pure-white background, you can create a home<br />

that’s both warm and serene,” says Stina<br />

Andersson, designer at <strong>Kährs</strong>.<br />

“Some people are afraid to use white and light<br />

flooring, as they think that they will be perceived<br />

as cold. But everything comes down to what you<br />

team your white floor with,” she continues.<br />

The versatility of white<br />

As a designer at <strong>Kährs</strong>, Stina Andersson takes an<br />

active part in developing new floors. “There has<br />

been an increased demand for white floors over<br />

the last couple of years, as more and more<br />

people discover how versatile they are. We have<br />

recently introduced a number of white and light<br />

floors of different hues, surface treatments and<br />

uNITy COLLeCTION – ARCTIC<br />

OAK<br />

SAND COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

BRIgHTON<br />

WHITe AND LIgHT<br />

BrILLIANTLy WHITe<br />

– CreATINg LIgHT<br />

AND SPACe<br />

LIVINg COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

CLOUD<br />

LIVINg COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

BLANC<br />

size, which means that you now have great<br />

possibilities to enhance the interior style that<br />

you’re aiming for,” she says.<br />

pure brilliance with white on white<br />

“If you use white on white – white floors, white<br />

walls and a white ceiling, combined with smooth<br />

surfaces and neutral textiles – the result will be<br />

pure, celestial and brilliant. A white backdrop is<br />

also perfect for showing striking pieces, like<br />

eclectic finds, treasured heirlooms or designer<br />

furniture.”<br />

“But regardless of what you team your white<br />

or light floor with and what type of white floor<br />

you choose, it will add to the feeling of light and<br />

space and create a sense of simplicity and flow in<br />

your home.”<br />

White and light floors require a little more maintenance<br />

than darker floors – but with a little extra care they will<br />

stay beautiful for many years.<br />

ArTISAN COLLeCTION – OAK OYsTER<br />

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FeATHer LIgHT<br />

HerITAge COLLeCTION – OAK vALOIs<br />

Designers Comment<br />

“With an abundance of natural light, like in this spacious family loft<br />

home, a white floor contributes to the sense of serenity and infinity.<br />

By adding a few touches of strong and bold colours like turquoise,<br />

yellow and red to an otherwise monochrome palette, the home<br />

owners have managed to create both depth and interest.”<br />

OTHer FLOOr IDeAS FOr THIS STyLe<br />

See all samples on page 86 or experiment with them at www.kahrs.com<br />

HABITAT COLLeCTION – OAK DOME<br />

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VIrTuAL<br />

SHOWrOOM<br />

www.kahrs.com<br />

uNITy COLLeCTION – ARCTIC<br />

OAK<br />

LIVINg COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

CLOUD<br />

ArTISAN COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

LINEN


SIMPLICITy<br />

VIrTuAL<br />

SHOWrOOM<br />

www.kahrs.com<br />

CLASSIC NOuVeAu COLLeCTION – OAK NOUvEAU WHITE<br />

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SAND COLLeCTION – ASH sANDvIg<br />

OTHer FLOOr IDeAS FOr THIS STyLe<br />

CLASSIC NOuVeAu<br />

COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

NOUvEAU sNOW<br />

SAND COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

BRIgHTON<br />

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SAND COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

sORRENTO<br />

Designers Comment<br />

“In this majestic villa on the sea, nature is used both for<br />

inspiration and admiration. The calm and serene interior forms<br />

a perfect backdrop for the rugged scenery outside, where the<br />

elements are a vital part of the experience of the house.<br />

A simple, monochrome palette and the few, carefully selected<br />

objects add to the sense of timelessness and proximity to<br />

nature.”<br />

SAND COLLeCTION – ASH skAgEN<br />

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WOOD<br />

ON WOOD<br />

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AMerICAN NATurALS COLLeCTION – HArD MAPLe WINNIpEg<br />

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ArTISAN COLLeCTION – OAK LINEN<br />

Designers Comment<br />

“Nothing beats wood for creating warmth. In this house, nature is<br />

invited into the home through majestic windows, while natural<br />

materials like wood, fur, leather and wool contribute to erasing the<br />

border between inside and out. The careful mix of natural and<br />

atmospheric lighting adds to the warm ambiance.”<br />

OTHer FLOOr IDeAS FOr THIS STyLe<br />

ArTISAN COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

OYsTER<br />

LIVINg COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

BLANC<br />

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AMerICAN NATurALS COLLeCTION – HArD MAPLe TORONTO<br />

LIVINg COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

BIsqUIT<br />

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eTrO gLAMOur<br />

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CLASSIC NOuVeAu COLLeCTION – OAK NOUvEAU sNOW<br />

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uNITy COLLeCTION – ARCTIC OAK<br />

Designers Comment<br />

“This house oozes retro glamour. The elegant and sophisticated<br />

interior that evokes images of the most glamorous settings of the<br />

1950s and 1960s, features a light floor, glossy white walls and<br />

ceiling, creating a perfect backdrop to pieces of designer furniture.<br />

The warm reddish brown of the wood kitchen cabinets adds warmth<br />

to this ultra chic interior.”<br />

OTHer FLOOr IDeAS FOr THIS STyLe<br />

HABITAT COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

DOME<br />

HArMONy COLLeCTION – OAK LIMEsTONE<br />

LIVINg COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

CLOUD<br />

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Staffan Tollgard, architect<br />

exAMPLeS OF PerFeCT NATurAL FLOOrS<br />

HABITAT COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

TOWER<br />

eurOPeAN NATurALS<br />

COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

ARDENNE<br />

“Listen to your home! Is it an old converted barn<br />

in the countryside? Or a modern flat in the city<br />

centre? Mostly it pays to choose a floor that<br />

reflects the era during which the house was built,<br />

the architecture and the structure of the<br />

building,” says London based architect Staffan<br />

Tollgard.<br />

Most important interior element<br />

With its Notting Hill showroom and the group’s<br />

new studio in the Algarve, the award-winning<br />

Staffan Tollgard Design group offers bespoke<br />

interior design services for an international<br />

clientele, many of which are found in central<br />

London. They often use <strong>Kährs</strong> oak floors in their<br />

interior designs.<br />

LIVINg COLLeCTION – CHerry<br />

MUsCOvADO<br />

MArINA COLLeCTION – OAK/<br />

ASH sTAvANgER<br />

PerFeCT NATurALS<br />

OAK – CHOOSe<br />

yOur KNOTS<br />

<strong>WITH</strong> CAre<br />

LODge COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

BREEzE<br />

COASTAL COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

DRIFTWOOD<br />

“The floor is the single most important element<br />

of an interior. It’s where your eyes naturally fall<br />

and what your feet touch when you enter<br />

a home. That is why it’s so important to choose<br />

your floor with care.”<br />

Cosy with a dark floor<br />

“The colour affects the diffusion of the light and<br />

the sense of space. A dark floor absorbs the light<br />

and makes the room feel smaller – as well as<br />

cosier, while a floor with lots of knots gives a<br />

country vibe,” says Staffan Tollgard.<br />

“Oak floors are wonderfully versatile for many<br />

interiors as they can look so different depending<br />

on stain, size and shape of the board as well as<br />

character of the wood,” he adds.<br />

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eNgLISH<br />

COuNTry<br />

eurOPeAN NATurALS COLLeCTION – OAK vERONA<br />

Designers Comment<br />

“Right now there’s a hype in Britain to convert barns into private<br />

homes – like this house. A lively oak floor is perfect in this setting,<br />

accentuating the feel of rough chic. A pared-down backdrop of<br />

muted colours and a few treasured objects contribute to turning<br />

the humble into cool.”<br />

OTHer FLOOr IDeAS FOr THIS STyLe<br />

eurOPeAN NATurALS<br />

COLLeCTION – OAK jERsEY<br />

eurOPeAN NATurALS COLLeCTION – OAK sIENA<br />

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eurOPeAN NATurALS<br />

COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

HAMpsHIRE<br />

eurOPeAN NATurALS<br />

COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

ARDENNE


ISLAND<br />

HIDeAWAy<br />

NOrDIC NATurALS COLLeCTION – BeeCH OsLO<br />

Designers Comment<br />

“Designed to blend in with nature, this contemporary low level house<br />

draws inspiration from the sea, sky and birds. It also speaks firmly of<br />

the owners’ strong interest in nature; the huge windows are perfect<br />

for watching the migrating birds that pass over this island in the<br />

Baltic Sea. Natural materials, like wood and stone, contribute to<br />

erasing the borders between outside and in.”<br />

NOrDIC NATurALS COLLeCTION – BeeCH TRONDHEIM<br />

OTHer FLOOr IDeAS FOr THIS STyLe<br />

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NOrDIC NATurALS<br />

COLLeCTION – BeeCH<br />

HELLERUp<br />

PrOVeNCe COLLeCTION –<br />

OAK CAMARgUE


COuNTry<br />

reTreAT<br />

VIrTuAL<br />

SHOWrOOM<br />

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CLASSIC NOuVeAu COLLeCTION – OAK NOUvEAU BRONzE<br />

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AMerICAN NATurALS COLLeCTION – CHerry COLUMBUs<br />

Designers Comment<br />

“A fresh, effortless style of endless summers and long weekends in Long Island is perfectly<br />

captured in this house. The use of wood for floor, walls and ceiling throughout the house<br />

contributes to the casual and cosy atmosphere. Combined with fresh flower and stones,<br />

nature takes first stage in this house.”<br />

OTHer FLOOr IDeAS FOr THIS STyLe<br />

LIVINg COLLeCTION – CHerry<br />

MUsCOvADO<br />

AMerICAN NATurALS COLLeCTION – CHerry sAvANNAH<br />

grANDe COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

vILLA<br />

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LODge COLLeCTION –<br />

CHerry WINTER


PArIS je T’AIMe<br />

VIrTuAL<br />

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eurOPeAN NATurALS COLLeCTION – OAK WEIMAR<br />

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eurOPeAN NATurALS COLLeCTION – OAK MILANO<br />

eurOPeAN NATurALS COLLeCTION – OAK MADRID<br />

Designers Comment<br />

“In an old building like this with its rich wall stucco, a classic oak<br />

floor is perfect – while a modern floor would look wrong. This is<br />

a good example of how architecture and floor rhyme together to<br />

create a perfect and harmonious backdrop for both classic and<br />

modern furniture and objects.”<br />

OTHer FLOOr IDeAS<br />

FOr THIS STyLe<br />

HABITAT COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

TOWER<br />

eurOPeAN NATurALS<br />

COLLeCTION – OAK WEIMAR<br />

eurOPeAN NATurALS<br />

COLLeCTION – OAK vERONA<br />

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MArINA<br />

VIrTuAL<br />

SHOWrOOM<br />

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COASTAL COLLeCTION – OAK BARNACLE<br />

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MArINA COLLeCTION – OAK/DArK STrIP MARBELLA<br />

OTHer FLOOr IDeAS FOr THIS STyLe<br />

MArINA COLLeCTION – OAK/<br />

ASH sTAvANgER<br />

COASTAL COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

DRIFTWOOD<br />

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COASTAL COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

qUAY<br />

Designers Comment<br />

“In this magnificent house on the sea, the ripples of the water are<br />

reflected in the brushed structure of the oak floor with its distinct<br />

bevelled edges, inviting the sea into the house. The muted colour of<br />

the floor is perfect in this setting – combined with the white walls<br />

it provides a good platform for an effortlessly, elegant style with<br />

a distinct maritime feel.”<br />

COASTAL COLLeCTION – OAK sEAWEED<br />

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Claudia de Bruyn, designer<br />

exAMPLeS OF DArK AND SPICy FLOOrS<br />

AMerICAN NATurALS<br />

COLLeCTION – WALNuT<br />

vERMONT<br />

uNITy COLLeCTION –<br />

ORCHARD WALNuT<br />

COLOur yOur<br />

HOMe COSy <strong>WITH</strong><br />

A BrOWN FLOOr<br />

“Combine a brown or brownish red floor with soft<br />

light and tactile fabrics and you achieve a warm<br />

and cosy take on minimalism,” says Claudia de<br />

Bruyn, designer and interior architect based in<br />

germany.<br />

“The floor covers a big space of the room and<br />

is therefore extremely important for the overall<br />

impression. Wood floors in opulent tones of<br />

brown and reddish brown make a space feel more<br />

grounded. rich shades contribute to an intimate<br />

and cosy feeling,” says Claudia de Bruyn.<br />

Your floor is a blank canvas<br />

One of the assignments for Claudia de Bruyn,<br />

named interior architect of germany in 2010, is to<br />

develop office flooring. “The floor is one of the<br />

WOrLD COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

HABANERO<br />

HerITAge COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

ROMANOv<br />

DArK AND SPICy<br />

WOrLD COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

CHILI<br />

HArMONy COLLeCTION –<br />

OAK sOIL<br />

most important interior elements for me. If the<br />

floor is right for the space, you can’t go very<br />

wrong with the rest. Think of your floor as a<br />

blank canvas with the potential for creating real<br />

impact,” she says.<br />

sunny yellow for a modern style<br />

“If you want to create an international, modern<br />

style, you can combine your brown floor with<br />

strong colours, like a sunny yellow or bright red.<br />

If you, on the other hand, opt for a more<br />

traditional look, try dark walls and muted colours<br />

combined with classic furniture and original<br />

accessories. This will also create a perfect<br />

backdrop for ethnic style and strong statement<br />

pieces,” says Claudia de Bruyn.<br />

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CONTeMPOrAry<br />

ITALIAN<br />

WOrLD COLLeCTION – OAK CAYENNE<br />

Designers Comment<br />

“This flat oozes sumptuous, contemporary Italian style. Reddish<br />

brown wood is used as an important design element throughout<br />

the interior, creating a warm and cosy feeling. It also contributes<br />

to softening the overall impression of the otherwise unfussy and<br />

clean space. Downsize on things and upsize on high quality wood<br />

to get the look.”<br />

OTHer FLOOr IDeAS FOr THIS STyLe<br />

WOrLD COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

HABANERO<br />

LIVINg COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

AMBER<br />

WOrLD COLLeCTION – jArrAH sYDNEY<br />

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AVeNue COLLeCTION –<br />

WALNuT pALACE


COLOureD CHILL<br />

VIrTuAL<br />

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grANDe COLLeCTION – OAK ARCH<br />

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CLASSIC NOuVeAu COLLeCTION – OAK NOUvEAU BROWN<br />

Designers Comment<br />

“A splash of rainbow colours gives this home a vibrant feel.<br />

Pockets of bright colours shine throughout the flat, which oozes<br />

self-confidence. A splash of vibrant colours is an easy way to give<br />

your home an eye-catching update. White walls and a brown floor<br />

form a calm background and allows for playfulness in the details.”<br />

OTHer FLOOr IDeAS FOr THIS STyLe<br />

HerITAge COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

ROMANOv<br />

ArTISAN COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

EARTH<br />

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uNITy COLLeCTION – UMBER<br />

OAK<br />

HArMONy COLLeCTION – OAK EMBER<br />

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HIgH SOCIeTy<br />

AMerICAN NATurALS COLLeCTION – WALNuT ATLANTA<br />

Designers Comment<br />

“Quality never goes out of style. A good example is this flat, where a few heirlooms<br />

passed down from generation to generation have been mixed with some new design<br />

classics to create an eternally stylish home. The rich, dark colours create a perfect<br />

backdrop, highlighting the classic and elegant feeling.”<br />

OTHer FLOOr IDeAS FOr THIS STyLe<br />

AMerICAN NATurALS COLLeCTION – WALNuT pHILADELpHIA<br />

AMerICAN NATurALS<br />

COLLeCTION – WALNuT<br />

MONTREAL<br />

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HABITAT COLLeCTION –<br />

WALNuT sTATUE<br />

AMerICAN NATurALS<br />

COLLeCTION – WALNuT<br />

vERMONT


MANSION<br />

VIrTuAL<br />

SHOWrOOM<br />

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eLegANCe COLLeCTION – OAK CROIx MARRON<br />

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AVeNue COLLeCTION – WALNuT RITz<br />

Designers Comment<br />

“An eclectic mix of finds from trips around the globe takes centre stage in this home.<br />

To underpin the sense of classical, colonial elegance, the homeowners have chosen<br />

furniture and accessories that are period pieces. Soft and warm colours contribute to<br />

the effortless grace of the house.”<br />

OTHer FLOOr IDeAS FOr THIS STyLe<br />

eLegANCe COLLeCTION – OAK TApIs MARRON<br />

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CLASSIC NOuVeAu<br />

COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

NOUvEAU BROWN<br />

AVeNue COLLeCTION –<br />

WALNuT pALACE<br />

AVeNue COLLeCTION –<br />

WALNuT MAjEsTIC


PrOVeNCe<br />

VIrTuAL<br />

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PrOVeNCe COLLeCTION – OAK AvIgNON<br />

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HerITAge COLLeCTION – OAK pLANTAgENET<br />

Designers Comment<br />

“The warm, russet shades of Provence have clearly inspired<br />

the owners of this house, which speaks of the traditions of the<br />

region, warmth and endless sunshine. It is also a showcase for<br />

the family’s appetite for all things nice, enjoyed with family and<br />

friends. The right ambience is created with warm colours, wood<br />

and the aroma of fresh herbs.”<br />

OTHer FLOOr IDeAS FOr THIS STyLe<br />

HerITAge COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

ROMANOv<br />

ArTISAN COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

EARTH<br />

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grANDe COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

ARCH<br />

PrOVeNCe COLLeCTION – OAK ARLEs<br />

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MANHATTAN<br />

MAISONNeTTe<br />

HerITAge COLLeCTION – OAK ALTAvILLA<br />

AVeNue COLLeCTION – WALNuT pALACE<br />

PrOVeNCe COLLeCTION – OAK TARAsCON<br />

Designers Comment<br />

“Take something old and give it a totally new<br />

setting. This is a good recipe to achieve the<br />

personal touch that makes a home interesting.<br />

This is also what the owners of this stylish<br />

New York home have done. Their fascination<br />

with oriental art is evident throughout the<br />

flat and highlighted against a backdrop of<br />

warm, muted colours, brick and wood.”<br />

OTHer FLOOr IDeAS FOr THIS STyLe<br />

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AVeNue COLLeCTION –<br />

WALNuT RITz<br />

grANDe COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

ARCH


Peke Hallenheim, designer and architect<br />

exAMPLeS OF grey AND BLACK FLOOrS<br />

uNITy COLLeCTION – CLIFF<br />

OAK<br />

CLASSIC NOuVeAu<br />

COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

NOUvEAU CHARCOAL<br />

“A black or grey floor makes a strong statement<br />

in an interior. And no matter what your style is<br />

– be it traditional or modern – the impression will<br />

be elegant,” says Peke Hallenheim, designer and<br />

architect with assignments from russia to the uS.<br />

“A dark floor can help to draw the outside<br />

in. It will highlight the rest of the interior in an<br />

interesting way, creating a perfect backdrop to<br />

offset furniture, art and collectables. It will also<br />

help you to create contrasts in your home. And<br />

as it’s easier for the eye to focus on contrasts,<br />

it will add interest to your interior,” he says.<br />

Can be used even in small spaces<br />

As a designer of furniture, interiors and houses<br />

in many countries, Peke Hallenheim has wide<br />

experience of playing with colours and using<br />

HArMONy COLLeCTION –<br />

OAK LAvA<br />

uNITy COLLeCTION –<br />

vOLCANO OAK<br />

grey AND BLACK<br />

BLACK BeAuTy<br />

– THe ATTrACTION<br />

OF CONTrASTS<br />

HABITAT COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

CAsTLE<br />

LIVINg COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

COAL<br />

different type of elements. “Although a dark floor<br />

generally absorbs light, it can be used both in<br />

small and dark spaces. Teamed with extra-white<br />

walls and light, natural accessories, you will<br />

achieve a contemporary look. If you, on the other<br />

hand, add colours on the walls and traditional<br />

furniture, it will create a sense of sober elegance.”<br />

Accentuates the natural grain<br />

“Trends come and go, but dark floors have always<br />

been popular in warmer climates, such as the<br />

Mediterranean countries. But they’ve also<br />

become increasingly sought after further north.”<br />

“An advantage with a black or grey floor is that<br />

it accentuates the natural grain of the wood.<br />

It also holds its colour well over time and doesn’t<br />

easily get bleached,” says Peke Hallenheim.<br />

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ANTIDOTe<br />

CLASSIC NOuVeAu COLLeCTION – OAK NOUvEAU gREY<br />

Designers Comment<br />

“The unfussy feel of this home has been created as an antidote to the<br />

busy working lives of the owners. The materials they have picked all<br />

have some vital things in common – they are derived from nature, they<br />

age beautifully, they have a history and they bring warmth to an<br />

interior that might have been conceived as cold otherwise.”<br />

OTHer FLOOr IDeAS FOr THIS STyLe<br />

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uNITy COLLeCTION – CLIFF OAK<br />

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HABITAT COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

CAsTLE<br />

CLASSIC NOuVeAu<br />

COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

NOUvEAU CHARCOAL<br />

LIVINg COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

COAL


BrOOKLyN<br />

VIrTuAL<br />

SHOWrOOM<br />

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grANDe COLLeCTION – OAK MAIsON<br />

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grANDe COLLeCTION – OAK EspACE<br />

Designers Comment<br />

“This converted warehouse oozes urban sophistication. The raw<br />

feeling has been preserved and turned into an important interior<br />

element through the use of a steely grey colour scheme, with grey<br />

floors, grey walls and a grey carpet. Wood and a few touches of red<br />

soften the overall impression.”<br />

OTHer FLOOr IDeAS FOr THIS STyLe<br />

uNITy COLLeCTION – CLIFF<br />

OAK<br />

HABITAT COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

CAsTLE<br />

See all samples on page 86 or experiment with them at www.kahrs.com<br />

LIVINg COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

COAL<br />

DWeLL COLLeCTION – POPLAr NOTTINg HILL<br />

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MuLHOLLAND<br />

DrIVe<br />

VIrTuAL<br />

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HABITAT COLLeCTION – OAK CAsTLE<br />

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HABITAT COLLeCTION – OAK CAsTLE<br />

Designers Comment<br />

“This LA home reeks of Hollywood. The movie<br />

star glamour of the house has been achieved<br />

through teaming black, white and wood.<br />

To soften the sophisticated elegance, the<br />

homeowners have mixed their design icons<br />

with a few cosy touches; a pile of cushions in<br />

warm colours on the sofa, a set of Russian<br />

dolls and a few touches of vibrant red.”<br />

OTHer FLOOr IDeAS FOr THIS STyLe<br />

HArMONy COLLeCTION –<br />

OAK LAvA<br />

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HArMONy COLLeCTION – OAK FOg<br />

LIVINg COLLeCTION – OAK COAL<br />

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vOLCANO OAK


ArCHITeCT<br />

CLASSIC NOuVeAu COLLeCTION – OAK NOUvEAU CHARCOAL<br />

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Designers Comment<br />

“The sculptural frame of this stunning home has been cleverly highlighted by its owners,<br />

who have added warmth to the strong, modern architecture through dark floors and muted<br />

colours. The design icons fit perfectly into this uncluttered house, which speaks strongly of<br />

the owners’ conviction to keep things only if they are beautiful – and functional.”<br />

OTHer FLOOr IDeAS FOr THIS STyLe<br />

HABITAT COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

CAsTLE<br />

LIVINg COLLeCTION – OAK<br />

COAL<br />

uNITy COLLeCTION – vOLCANO, OAK<br />

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uNITy COLLeCTION –<br />

vOLCANO OAK


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The perfect finish<br />

The smallest things often make the biggest difference. This is true of a <strong>Kährs</strong> floor,<br />

where the highest level of skill and craftsmanship is added to every detail, including<br />

the skirtings, mouldings and other floor accessories.<br />

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THe FINAL TOuCH<br />

With the skirting boards you create the final touch;<br />

not only to the floor, but also to the whole room.<br />

We offer a variety of skirting boards that are colourmatched<br />

to all <strong>Kährs</strong> floors.<br />

4<br />

WHeN CArPeT MeeTS WOOD<br />

For a transition between a wood floor and a carpet<br />

there are two options. you can either use edge<br />

mouldings or level mouldings, depending on the<br />

height of the carpet. But whatever the solution, you<br />

can be certain that the result will look good.<br />

read more about <strong>Kährs</strong> Flooring System at www.kahrs.com<br />

2<br />

A MINIMAL SOLuTION<br />

A narrow and flexible quadrant is the obvious choice<br />

when you have skirting boards that you can’t remove,<br />

or if full-sized skirting boards are impossible to use.<br />

quadrants offer quick, easy finishing against preexisting<br />

base boards.<br />

5<br />

True MArrIAge BeTWeeN<br />

STONe AND WOOD<br />

Natural materials like stone and wood work really<br />

well together. If you want to create a perfect<br />

marriage between stone and wood in your home<br />

you can choose between two different solutions,<br />

depending on the height of the stone floor – either<br />

use edge mouldings or level mouldings.<br />

3<br />

NOTHINg BeATS A gOOD eND<br />

Nothing beats a staircase with wood floor if you<br />

are aiming for an elegant look. use stair noses to<br />

create a perfect end to every step in the staircase.<br />

There are two types of <strong>Kährs</strong> stair noses, depending<br />

on the floor you are using: Woodloc ® and<br />

Tongue & groove.<br />

6<br />

BIg IDeAS FOr TINy SPACeS<br />

Sometimes even a quadrant is too big to use to<br />

cover the gap between the floor and the wall or<br />

window. If this is the case, the best solution is to<br />

use an edge moulding for a nice and clean look.


Performance – all the way Wood facts<br />

KäHrS – THe SAMe<br />

AS A SOLID STrIP<br />

FLOOr<br />

The construction of our floors takes<br />

full advantage of the entire wear layer<br />

on each plank. <strong>Kährs</strong> plain-sawn wear<br />

layer is fully comparable in thickness<br />

to a solid strip floor wear layer. This<br />

is because sanding is only possible<br />

down to the tongue and groove in<br />

solid floors.<br />

uNDerFLOOr<br />

HeATINg<br />

<strong>Kährs</strong> floors and underfloor heating go<br />

hand-in-hand. However, certain points<br />

should be considered: The surface<br />

temperature of the finished floor must<br />

never exceed 27°C in any area. Another<br />

point is that certain wood species,<br />

such as beech and hard maple, are not<br />

suitable to combine with underfloor<br />

heating.<br />

read more at www.kahrs.com<br />

THe STrONgeST<br />

SurFACe THAT WON’T<br />

TurN yeLLOW<br />

The surface of the floor is visually the<br />

most important part. The surface<br />

treatment should therefore be strong<br />

enough to withstand daily wear and<br />

tear, but thin enough so as not to hide<br />

the wood’s lustre.<br />

THe eASIeST<br />

INSTALLATION<br />

Laying a <strong>Kährs</strong> floor means less work.<br />

Much of the explanation lies in the<br />

ingenious Woodloc ® joint. The boards<br />

lock together mechanically, with<br />

virtually invisible joints. In addition to<br />

producing perfect results, it also<br />

makes installation quick and simple.<br />

The fit is also important for the<br />

durability of the floor.<br />

guArANTee<br />

<strong>Kährs</strong> has been manufacturing quality<br />

multi-layered wood floors for more<br />

than 60 years. We are proud of our<br />

products, which have a factory-applied<br />

finish and a top layer that can be<br />

sanded several times, except for<br />

Linnea. Combined with a complete<br />

care and maintenance programme, this<br />

allows <strong>Kährs</strong> to offer a guarantee of up<br />

to 30 years.<br />

INSTALLATION TOOLS<br />

AND MATerIAL<br />

<strong>Kährs</strong> offers a wide range of<br />

installation tools and material to make<br />

the installation easy and to get the<br />

perfect end result. The range covers<br />

different underlayers for moisture<br />

protection and sound dampening,<br />

tools for all installation phases and the<br />

easy-to-forget finishing materials.<br />

THe BeST CLIMATe<br />

STABILITy<br />

Since wood is a natural material that is<br />

affected by climatic changes, a wood<br />

floor moves with the seasons. To<br />

minimise movement, it is important to<br />

obtain the right balance between the<br />

different layers in each board – top,<br />

core and backing.<br />

CAre AND<br />

MAINTeNANCe<br />

Like any other product, there is a need<br />

for maintenance to keep the floor in<br />

good shape. The <strong>Kährs</strong> Care and<br />

Maintenance range covers all you need<br />

for daily care or for regular<br />

maintenance as well as products for<br />

damaged floors. More detailed<br />

instructions are available in the<br />

Installation guide and Maintenance<br />

& repair guide that we strongly<br />

recommend you to download.<br />

uNexPOSeD exPOSeD AFTer 2–3 yeArS uNexPOSeD<br />

exPOSeD AFTer 2–3 yeArS uNexPOSeD<br />

exPOSeD AFTer 2–3 yeArS<br />

SOFTer OAK HArDer SOFTer OAK<br />

HArDer SOFTer OAK<br />

HArDer<br />

84 85<br />

ASH<br />

The sapwood is almost white and the<br />

heartwood ranges from grey through<br />

light brown to light yellow with brown<br />

streaks. Some grades have very special<br />

figuring, which gives the floor an<br />

entirely unique and lively character.<br />

place of origin: Sweden<br />

Colour change: A medium degree of change<br />

over time from a lighter freshly-sanded tone<br />

to a straw/tan colour.<br />

Hardness: 10% harder than Oak<br />

uNexPOSeD<br />

CHerry<br />

exPOSeD AFTer 2–3 yeArS<br />

SOFTer OAK<br />

HArDer<br />

A beautiful and versatile species,<br />

warm, individual and charming. The<br />

sapwood is creamy white while the<br />

heartwood can vary from deep red to<br />

reddish brown, which together forms a<br />

fine-figured, straight grain.<br />

place of origin: North America<br />

Colour change: Cherry undergoes an<br />

extreme degree of colour change with<br />

pronounced darkening to a dark reddish<br />

colour when fully aged.<br />

Hardness: 3% softer than Oak<br />

THe rIgHT FLOOr<br />

FOr THe rIgHT<br />

AreAS<br />

Different wood species naturally<br />

have different degrees of<br />

hardness. For areas exposed to a<br />

great deal of wear and tear, it’s<br />

best to choose one of the harder<br />

wood species. At <strong>Kährs</strong> we only<br />

produce floors in the harder<br />

wood species. The only exception<br />

is Birch, a medium-hard species<br />

that is not recommended in areas<br />

exposed to a lot of wear and<br />

tear, such as kitchens, receptions<br />

and bars. The table compares the<br />

hardness of different wood<br />

species.<br />

HArD MAPLe<br />

The sapwood is cream-coloured, with<br />

a tendency to reddish brown, and the<br />

heartwood varies from light to dark<br />

brown with red highlights. It usually<br />

has fine figuring with a straight, but<br />

sometimes slightly wavy grain.<br />

place of origin: North America<br />

Colour change: A medium degree of colour<br />

change, from a creamy white to golden over<br />

time.<br />

Hardness: 30% harder than Oak<br />

uNexPOSeD<br />

WALNuT<br />

exPOSeD AFTer 2–3 yeArS<br />

SOFTer OAK<br />

HArDer<br />

A dark, exclusive wood with a<br />

sapwood that is creamy white but the<br />

heartwood is a light brown to dark<br />

chocolate brown, sometimes with a<br />

tendency to purple. The wood gains a<br />

special lustre over the years.<br />

place of origin: North America<br />

Colour change: A medium to high degree of<br />

colour change with the dark brown<br />

heartwood lightening over time to a more<br />

golden brown<br />

Hardness: 10% softer than Oak<br />

BeeCH<br />

Beech ranges in colour from light<br />

cream to medium tan/brown with pinkorange<br />

overtones. It is usually straightgrained,<br />

with dense figuring that adds<br />

warmth, while its uniform appearance<br />

makes the room seem airy.<br />

place of origin: Sweden<br />

Colour change: A medium degree of colour<br />

change with a slight muting of the orange<br />

colours and ambering over time.<br />

Hardness: Same hardness as Oak<br />

uNexPOSeD<br />

SOFTer OAK<br />

HArDer<br />

jArrAH<br />

exPOSeD AFTer 2–3 yeArS<br />

jarrah has been used traditionally<br />

because of its durability and hardness.<br />

It has a smooth surface and straight<br />

graining. The sapwood and heartwood<br />

vary from salmon-pink to deep red.<br />

place of origin: Australia<br />

Colour change: Finished floors often have a<br />

dark brown to reddish purple colour, which<br />

also deepens over the years.<br />

Hardness: 25% harder than Oak<br />

uNexPOSeD<br />

OAK<br />

exPOSeD AFTer 2–3 yeArS<br />

SOFTer OAK<br />

HArDer<br />

White Oak is the most popular species<br />

for floors and furniture in europe and<br />

the uSA due to its beautiful<br />

appearance and long life.<br />

place of origin: Sweden and europe<br />

Colour change: A medium degree of colour<br />

change with slight ambering over time.<br />

Hardness: Oak is hard, dense and extremely<br />

strong which makes it highly suitable for<br />

floors. We use Oak as a reference when we<br />

compare with other wood species.


<strong>Kährs</strong> supreme<br />

L<br />

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N<br />

grande 1-strip 2800 x 260 x 20 mm<br />

elegance pattern 1900 x 190 x 15 mm<br />

O elegance pattern 2200 x 270 x 15 mm<br />

grANDe<br />

COLLeCTION<br />

52<br />

1 L 1 L 1 L<br />

1 L 1 L<br />

1 L 1 L 1 L<br />

67<br />

grande<br />

Board thickness: 20 mm<br />

Surface layer thickness: 6 mm<br />

Core material: Ply/poplar<br />

resandable: 3–4 times<br />

guarantee: 30 years<br />

Avenue/Elegance<br />

Board thickness: 15 mm<br />

Surface layer thickness: 4 mm<br />

Core material: Ply/poplar<br />

resandable: 2–3 times<br />

guarantee: 30 years<br />

OAK MANOR OAK EspACE<br />

OAK MAIsON<br />

OAK ARCH OAK IMpERIAL OAK REAL<br />

1 M 1 M<br />

1 M<br />

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1 B<br />

2 H 3 k<br />

BeeCH OsLO, CITy BeeCH TRONDHEIM, CITy<br />

BeeCH HELLERUp, TOWN<br />

1 B<br />

1 C 1 B 1 C 2 H<br />

2 j<br />

OAK WEIMAR, CITy OAK jERsEY, COuNTry OAK MILANO, CITy OAK HAMpsHIRE, COuNTry OAK MADRID, CITy<br />

OAK vERONA, TOWN<br />

3 k<br />

3 k<br />

3 k<br />

OAK vIENNA, CITy<br />

OAK sIENA, TOWN OAK ARDENNE, COuNTry<br />

1 B<br />

CHerry COLUMBUs, CITy<br />

3 k<br />

CHerry sAvANNAH, CITy<br />

Shown on page Lacquer Brushing Bevelled edges Shown on page<br />

Lacquer<br />

Brushing<br />

Bevelled edges<br />

1 2 3 Strips Matt lacquer Coloured stains Micro-bevelled edges Saw marks 1 2 3 Strips<br />

Matt lacquer<br />

Coloured stains<br />

Micro-bevelled edges Saw marks<br />

A Board size Nature oil Distressed Handscraped Smoked A Board size<br />

Nature oil<br />

Distressed<br />

Handscraped<br />

Smoked<br />

1 B<br />

HArD MAPLe WINNIpEg, CITy<br />

1 C<br />

OAK CORNWALL, COuNTry<br />

3 k<br />

HArD MAPLe TORONTO, CITy<br />

1 B 1 B 2 H 3 k<br />

WALNuT ATLANTA, CITy WALNuT vERMONT, COuNTry WALNuT pHILADELpHIA, CITy WALNuT MONTREAL, CITy<br />

1 B<br />

1 B<br />

2 H 2 H<br />

OAK CORIANDER, TOWN<br />

OAK CAYENNE, TOWN<br />

OAK NUTMEg, TOWN<br />

OAK CHILI, TOWN<br />

86 87<br />

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B<br />

C<br />

D<br />

E<br />

74 72 34<br />

35 31<br />

AVeNue<br />

COLLeCTION<br />

60 49<br />

OAK CAsA OAK vILLA<br />

MAPLe pARk MAPLe NORDIC<br />

eLegANCe<br />

COLLeCTION<br />

WALNuT pLAzA WALNuT pALACE<br />

WALNuT RITz<br />

WALNuT MAjEsTIC<br />

OAK TApIs BLANC, PATTerN<br />

61 58<br />

OAK TApIs MARRON, PATTerN OAK TApIs NOIR, PATTerN OAK CROIx BLANC, PATTerN OAK CROIx NATURE, PATTerN OAK CROIx MARRON, PATTerN<br />

1-strip 1759 x 127 x 14 mm<br />

1-strip 1800 x 130 x 15 mm<br />

1-strip 1800/2100/2420 x 187 x 15 mm<br />

1-strip 1800 x 105 x 15 mm<br />

1-strip 1900 x 190 x 15 mm<br />

NOrDIC<br />

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COLLeCTION<br />

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COLLeCTION<br />

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40 42 43<br />

38<br />

33<br />

Dutch pattern 2426 x 198.5 x 15 mm<br />

2-strip 2423 x 200 x 15 mm<br />

2-strip 2423 x 200 x 15 mm<br />

3-strip 2423 x 200 x 15 mm<br />

Board thickness: 15 mm<br />

Surface layer thickness: 3.6 mm<br />

Core material: Spruce/Pine/Poplar<br />

resandable: 2–3 times<br />

guarantee: 30 years<br />

39 56 57<br />

50<br />

AMerICAN<br />

NATurALS<br />

COLLeCTION<br />

eurOPeAN<br />

NATurALS<br />

COLLeCTION<br />

22<br />

3 k<br />

OAK CARDAMOM, TOWN<br />

32<br />

25


3 k<br />

OAK HABANERO, TOWN<br />

1 D<br />

OAK/DArK STrIP ARUBA,<br />

SHIPSDeCKINg<br />

3 k<br />

jArrAH sYDNEY, CITy<br />

SAND<br />

COLLeCTION<br />

1 C<br />

1 B 2 j<br />

3 k<br />

1 C 2 j<br />

OAK NOUvEAU BLACk OAK NOUvEAU CHARCOAL<br />

51<br />

1 D 1 D<br />

1 D<br />

20 21<br />

65 62<br />

2 H 3 k<br />

3 k<br />

1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A<br />

OAK gRAssE OAK ARLEs OAK MIRAMAs OAK AvIgNON OAK TARAsCON<br />

COASTAL<br />

COLLeCTION<br />

44<br />

1 C<br />

1 C 1 C 1 C 1 B<br />

OAK NOUvEAU sNOW OAK NOUvEAU WHITE OAK NOUvEAU BRONzE OAK NOUvEAU BROWN OAK NOUvEAU gREY<br />

3 k<br />

OAK LIMEsTONE<br />

1 A 1 A<br />

OAK NARBONNEs OAK CAMARgUE<br />

1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A<br />

OAK sEAsHELL OAK BARNACLE OAK qUAY OAK sEAWEED OAK DRIFTWOOD<br />

26<br />

MArINA<br />

COLLeCTION<br />

ASH sANDvIg<br />

OAK BRIgHTON OAK pORTOFINO OAK sORRENTO<br />

CLASSIC<br />

NOuVeAu<br />

COLLeCTION<br />

HArMONy<br />

COLLeCTION<br />

OAK/ASH sTAvANgER,<br />

SHIPSDeCKINg<br />

PrOVeNCe<br />

COLLeCTION<br />

OAK/DArK STrIP MARBELLA,<br />

SHIPSDeCKINg<br />

18 36 54 70<br />

3 k<br />

OAK DEW<br />

46 55 79<br />

67<br />

47<br />

OAK/DArK STrIP BREsT,<br />

SHIPSDeCKINg<br />

ASH FALsTERBO ASH MARIEHAMN ASH skAgEN<br />

3 k<br />

OAK FROsT<br />

3 k<br />

3 k<br />

3 k<br />

3 k<br />

3 k<br />

3 k<br />

OAK EMBER OAK MOss<br />

OAK sTONE<br />

OAK FOg<br />

OAK sMOkE<br />

OAK LAvA<br />

Shown on page Lacquer Brushing Bevelled edges Shown on page<br />

Lacquer<br />

Brushing<br />

Bevelled edges<br />

1 2 3 Strips Matt lacquer Coloured stains Micro-bevelled edges Saw marks 1 2 3 Strips<br />

Matt lacquer<br />

Coloured stains<br />

Micro-bevelled edges Saw marks<br />

A Board size Nature oil Distressed Handscraped Smoked A Board size<br />

Nature oil<br />

Distressed<br />

Handscraped<br />

Smoked<br />

88 89<br />

3 k<br />

OAK sOIL<br />

1 C 1 C<br />

OAK ALTAvILLA<br />

OAK CHARLEMAgNE<br />

1 C 1 C 1 C<br />

1 C<br />

OAK vALOIs OAK AsTURIAN<br />

OAK pLANTAgENET<br />

OAK ROMANOv<br />

1 E<br />

OAK OYsTER<br />

1 E<br />

1 E 1 E 1 E<br />

1 E 1 E<br />

OAK LINEN OAK TAN<br />

OAK sLATE OAK OLD OLIvE OAK EARTH<br />

OAK sAW<br />

1 E<br />

OAK RIppLE<br />

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80 29 28<br />

v<br />

66 69 15<br />

24<br />

1-strip 1200 x 125 x 10 mm<br />

uNITy<br />

COLLeCTION<br />

HerITAge<br />

COLLeCTION<br />

ArTISAN<br />

COLLeCTION<br />

Board length: 1200 mm<br />

Board width: 125 mm<br />

Board thickness: 10.2 mm<br />

Surface layer thickness: 1.9 mm<br />

Core material: ecoCore<br />

resandable: 1 time<br />

guarantee: 20 years<br />

16 64<br />

20<br />

1 E<br />

1 E<br />

OAK sTRAW OAK CAMINO<br />

1 v 1 v 1 v 1 v 1 v<br />

ARCTIC OAK sAND OAK FIELD OAK pLANTATION OAK BAY OAK


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1 v<br />

DEsERT OAK<br />

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CLIFF OAK<br />

1 v<br />

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OAK sUgAR<br />

Living 1225 x 118 x 7 mm<br />

Dwell Dutch mosaic 1225 x 193 x 7 mm<br />

Dwell Industry parquet 1225 x 193 x 7 mm<br />

Dwell Multi-striped 1225 x 193 x 7 mm<br />

LIVINg<br />

COLLeCTION<br />

HABITAT<br />

COLLeCTION<br />

Shown on page<br />

1 2 3 Strips<br />

A Board size<br />

1 p<br />

1 p<br />

HArD MAPLe CREAM<br />

CHerry MUsCOvADO<br />

U<br />

71<br />

1 v 1 v 1 v<br />

UMBER OAK FOREsT OAK vOLCANO OAK<br />

1 p 1 p 1 p<br />

OAK CLOUD<br />

OAK BLANC<br />

OAK BIsqUIT<br />

1 p 1 p 1 p 1 p 1 p<br />

OAK HONEY OAK AMBER OAK COFFEE OAK COAL<br />

WALNuT COCOA<br />

17 76<br />

1 q 1 q 1 q<br />

1 q 1 q<br />

OAK DOME OAK TOWER OAK gATE<br />

OAK CAsTLE WALNuT sTATUE<br />

Lacquer<br />

Matt lacquer<br />

Nature oil<br />

Lodge 2-strip 1225 x 193 x 7 mm<br />

Board thickness: 7 mm<br />

Surface layer thickness: 0.6 mm<br />

Core material: HDF<br />

(High Density Fibreboard)<br />

resandable: No<br />

guarantee: 12 years<br />

Brushing<br />

Bevelled edges<br />

Coloured stains<br />

Micro-bevelled edges Saw marks<br />

Distressed Handscraped Smoked<br />

79<br />

81<br />

DWeLL<br />

COLLeCTION<br />

R R s s<br />

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LOFT OAk, DuTCH MOSAIC LOFT WALNUT, DuTCH MOSAIC gOTHAM OAk, INDuSTry<br />

PArqueT<br />

2 U 2 U 2 U<br />

OAK TIDE OAK BREEzE<br />

WALNuT BLOOM<br />

90 91<br />

75<br />

LODge<br />

COLLeCTION<br />

gOTHAM WALNUT, INDuSTry<br />

PArqueT<br />

POPLAr sOHO, MuLTI-STrIPeD<br />

VeNeer, PATTerN<br />

T T T<br />

2 U<br />

2 U<br />

POPLAr TREvI, MuLTI-STrIPeD POPLAr sALAMANCA,<br />

POPLAr NOTTINg HILL,<br />

BeeCH AUTUMN<br />

CHerry WINTER<br />

VeNeer, PATTerN<br />

MuLTI-STrIPeD VeNeer, PATTerN MuLTI-STrIPeD VeNeer, PATTerN<br />

Our product lines are subject to ongoing change. Also, colour reproduction within the magazine<br />

cannot be guaranteed due to limitations in print technology. We therefore recommend that you<br />

visit your <strong>Kährs</strong>’ stockist to determine exact grain patterns and shades.


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VIrTuAL<br />

SHOWrOOM<br />

www.kahrs.com<br />

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Floor B<br />

Try it out on www.kahrs.com<br />

AB gustaf Kähr<br />

Hamngatan 4<br />

Se-211 22 Malmö, Sweden<br />

www.kahrs.com<br />

6862085 NM | Production: Superlativ and Citat AB, Sweden | Photo: Dogma Studio Milan/Mårten gullstrand | repro: Citat AB | Print: Imprimerie Didier Mary /Printer Consult |<br />

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