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An aged wood floor for a contemporary urban space
There are places that invite you to enter by what you hear, what you see… and what you step on. In this Barcelona restaurant, music, signature cuisine and a relaxed atmosphere combine with an industrial and contemporary design. To accompany this informal and vibrant spirit, the floor had to be up to the task: authentic, robust and with personality.
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Weathered oak, XL format and a finish that leaves its mark
For this space, a European oak parquet with Smoked finish was chosen, aged by hand and with a large plank format: 220 x 2200 mm. This choice is no coincidence. The Smoked finish is achieved through a smoking process that darkens and tones the wood, accentuating its natural grain and adding depth and warmth. Combined with manual ageing – which includes light strokes, brushing and patinas – a surface rich in nuances is achieved, with the visual character of a lived-in floor.
The XL format provides visual continuity, elegance and a feeling of spaciousness that contrasts with the furniture, the high ceilings and the urban feel of the premises. A perfect type of plank for restaurant, contract or trendy interior design projects.
Soils with history, ready for today
This aged floorboard offers a rich texture, marked patinas and a smoky tone that fits with the casual and cosmopolitan air of the premises. This type of aged wood is part of the Época Collection by Moskito Parquets. A selection designed for those who are looking for floors that transmit authenticity without sacrificing resistance.
‘We like how time alters the natural appearance of wood, especially when it refers to the ageing of the structure and its patinas’.
With this collection we manage to reproduce, in an abbreviated form, the noble wear and tear of lived-in floors, without losing the comfort and stability of a modern floorboard.
Professional installation, impeccable aesthetics
A parquet floor of this level requires an impeccable installation. The project was carried out by specialised flooring contractors, who not only lay each plank with precision, but also interpret the space to make the most of the grain pattern, the direction of installation and the transitions between zones.
The result is a floor that integrates fluidly into the architectural proposal, which accompanies the client’s routes and enhances the interior design without stealing the limelight.
Long-lasting beauty, minimal maintenance
In addition to its aesthetics, this floor was chosen for its performance in high-traffic environments. Smoked and aged oak is a hardwood, ideal for lively premises: bars, restaurants, commercial spaces or open-plan homes.
With basic maintenance – regular vacuuming, neutral products and the use of entrance mats – this parquet will maintain its appearance for years. And if any plank is damaged over time, it is always possible to restore or replace only that piece, thanks to its glued format.
A wood that connects design and atmosphere
The result is a warm and sophisticated atmosphere that softens the industrial elements of the interior: exposed brick walls, metal furniture, soft lighting and interior vegetation. Wood is not just a background material: it is the connecting thread that balances the contrasts and brings cohesion to the whole.
Are you looking for the perfect flooring for your renovation or interior design project?
At Moskito Parquets, you will find a carefully curated collection of fine woods, classic designs, and unique formats, ideal for adding character and warmth to any space.
We invite you to visit our showroom in the heart of Barcelona’s Gràcia neighborhood, where you can see and touch the different textures, tones, and formats.
And yes, we have parking for our customers.
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