Natural Versailles

Set in Melbourne’s suburb Camberwell, this carefully restored Victorian residence by Emily Gillis Design and Stevens Waters Building balances heritage character with contemporary family living. Designed for a growing family, the project focuses on warmth, longevity and architectural consistency, creating interiors that feel deeply connected across both original and newly reworked spaces.   Integral to this sense of cohesion is the flooring selection: Havwoods Ancient Versailles from the Parquetry Design Collection. Installed throughout the home, the timber flooring establishes a refined material language that brings continuity, texture and timeless appeal to every room. 

Brotherwolf’s South Melbourne flagship is a quiet masterpiece, a heritage-listed former bank transformed into a space that feels both grounded and finely tuned. Designed by Jessica Ellis Studio and brought to life by Spire Projects, the interior reflects a European-inspired material palette that balances nuance and depth.

Explore this stunning Potts Point apartment designed by Tamsin Johnson Interiors. This masterpiece blends European charm with luxurious textures and vibrant hues. Featuring Havwoods Versailles parquetry European Oak timber flooring, the space exudes elegance and history. Dive into this sensory journey and discover the captivating design that transcends ordinary living. Read the full article to experience the allure.

Experience pure luxury aboard the French Martini by Martini Luxury Houseboats. With exquisite attention to detail, this flagship vessel offers a master bedroom, gourmet kitchen, and a top deck pavilion with stunning views. Havwoods' Versailles timber flooring adds elegance and rustic charm, redefining the houseboat experience to unparalleled levels of opulence.

Incorporating nature into interior design and architecture has proven benefits for the health and wellbeing of the occupants. Macquarie University engaged Architectus to incorporate these benefits into the design of their new Ainsworth Building. The result is a multi-award winning engineered timber structure that showcases 500sqm of Havwoods timber flooring throughout and an eye-catching glass façade that beautifully reflects the nature–filled surrounds.

Melbourne’s iconic 5 star Hotel, The Royce, underwent a complete refurbishment in order to update its interiors, whilst respecting the rich heritage of the building. Multiple Havwoods timber flooring products were selected to feature throughout the hotel due to the needs of durability in high-traffic areas, coupled with the design aesthetics which reflect the luxury standards of the hotel. 

Situated in the inner-city Sydney suburb of Potts Point, this stunning home is the result of a brief that challenged designer Tamsin Johnson to explore the architectural, interior design and styling elements to create a seamless cohesion between old and new.  Opulent heavy veined marble, stunning artworks, high-end fixtures and furniture, all sit on a foundation of Havwoods Versailles Antique timber flooring. Product use: HW1391 Versailles Antique

Designers Virgile and Partners wanted to continue the complex graphic-shaped flooring, created in tiles of varying colours and sizes throughout the store, into the private dining room and the first floor beauty rooms, but using wood for greater warmth.

As part of the challenging project of repositioning Sydney’s Four Seasons as the principal hotel in the city, Dreamtime, the award-winning Australian design company, were tasked with creating a complete floor of meeting and function rooms. Product: HW1391 Antique