Couple Pull Up Carpet in 1950s Home—Realize They've Hit the 'Floor Lottery'
Summary
A couple in London bought an old house from the 1950s and discovered original parquet wood flooring hidden under old carpet throughout their downstairs. They plan to restore the historic floor, which is expected to require significant work and expense.Key Facts
- The house was bought late last year and described as a fixer-upper.
- Original parquet flooring was found under carpet in the living room and other downstairs areas.
- Parquet flooring features small wooden blocks arranged in geometric patterns and became popular in 16th-century France.
- The couple is sharing their renovation process on Instagram under @hillendhousereno.
- A professional floor restorer will assess the condition and restoration needs of the floor.
- Restoring vintage parquet can be costly and usually requires allocating 10-15% of the renovation budget for unexpected expenses.
- The couple wants to preserve and restore the original flooring rather than replace it.
- The discovery was made by peeling back decades-old carpeting covering the entire lower floor.
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