the bestwood story.
BESTWOOD was established in 2005 by my father, Paul Solomon, and myself.
Our showroom is in Cape Town.
Over the past nineteen years, we have collaborated with architects, interior designers, and discerning clients throughout Southern Africa, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the UAE, and the Indian Ocean Islands of Mauritius and Seychelles.
Interior flooring by Hakwood:
It’s been our privilege to partner with leading hardwood floor designers and makers, Hakwood, for nearly two decades.
The artisans at this Dutch company combine traditional craftsmanship with innovation to craft timeless floor, stair, wall, and ceiling finishes.
Hakwood’s creations are installed in high-profile residential and commercial settings worldwide, and their reputation among the foremost architects and interior designers is outstanding.
Our Cape Dutch Solution:
When project programs are rushed, or budgets are stretched, we suggest pre-finishing Hakwood’s European Oak boards with high-quality hard-wax oils or water-based varnishes in Cape Town.
Exterior decking:
Our ‘pre-weathered’ exterior DECKING solutions, crafted from FSC-accredited natural timbers and enhanced using proprietary methods in the Netherlands, are designed to surpass all others in performance and longevity.
Benguela decking (and related pergola components) by BESTWOOD is a world-first, sustainable, dimensionally stable, enduring and beautiful natural timber solution to exterior timber applications that age unevenly.
Service:
We remain enthused by the incredible talents and dedication of our renowned brand partners in Europe.
We look forward to enhancing the lives of many more clients by elevating the spaces they interact with.
My team and I are standing by to assist you.
All the best,
Barry Solomon
Co-founder & Co-director
DUOPLANK BY HAKWOOD
+ INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Contributing to a healthy interior, Hakwood’s Duoplank® flooring is certified for multiple healthy interior climate labels, which apply to all project sectors.
+ SCRATCH RESISTANCE
Selected scratch-resistant flooring by Hakwood significantly reduces the risk of abrasion and is particularly suitable for restaurants, retail, and busy homes.
+ STATIC LOAD
Strong enough to be used as bridging planks in many building categories, a multi-ply substrate of high-quality birch and our gluing method contribute to the strength of Hakwood’s Duoplank®.
+ SLIP RESISTANCE
Unique surface treatments by Hakwood improve slip resistance, making them particularly suitable for restaurants, commercial spaces, and retail shops.
+ REACTION TO FIRE
Fire resistance is crucial for building safety requirements. Hakwood’s Duoplank® is categorized as Cfl-s1 for Europe and is suitable for commercial and residential projects.
+ HEATING & COOLING
The unrivaled dimensional stability of Hakwood’s Duoplank® makes their products compatible with under-floor heating and cooling.
+ MEETING INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Hakwood products meet the strict demands of international compliance standards. Their Duoplank® flooring holds test certificates from around the globe, substantiating the distinction of quality excellence.
+ GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE
The lasting beauty of any wood flooring begins with the timber itself. Hakwood craft their products with the utmost respect for this naturally renewable resource. Most importantly, they ensure their finishes are built to withstand the test of time.
Our Collections
hakwood
Elevate Interiors
The defining characteristic of the men and women at Hakwood is their passion for their craft.
Hakwood's commitment to product excellence, based on continuous innovation and a willingness to create where others merely imitate, is a testament to its renown as a global leader in the design and craftsmanship of luxurious natural finishes.
The Hakwood DuoPlank is today’s standard in dimensionally stable engineered wood flooring. DuoPlank offers the look and feel of a solid wood floor, stair element, or ceiling cladding, combined with the installation flexibility of an expertly engineered solution.
Bjelin Flooring
Innovation from Sweden
We are excited to announce our new & exclusive partnership with innovators, Bjelin from Sweden.
Bjelin's flooring takes premium natural materials, including European Oak, European Ash and American Walnut to new and creative realms.
The Bjelin range features the patented Woodura® surface technology and 5G® Dry™ floor locking system — making their wood floors stronger than traditional alternatives, and a breeze to install — all at a great price.
browse the bestwood flooring
Browse our complete range of hardwood flooring – which can be viewed at our Cape Town Showroom.
Vivid
By Hakwood
Lena
By Hakwood
Conte
By Hakwood
Chaumont
By Hakwood
Beynac
By Hakwood
Amboise
By Hakwood
Allegro
By Hakwood
Aura
By Hakwood
Tranquility
By Hakwood
Valor
By Hakwood
Vivaldi
By Hakwood
Heritage
By Hakwood
Promise
By Hakwood
Locke
By Hakwood
Forza
By Hakwood
Bonnarp (Oak Earth Grey)
By Bjelin
our commitment
to you
We know that well designed and patiently crafted finishes contribute to a healthy indoor climate and, thereby, your well-being.
What is more, the opportunity to express one’s tastes by selecting unique architectural elements and sophisticated décor is a rare gift.
We are committed to guiding our clients by leveraging our experience in the modern built environment and our shared passion for the wonder of natural materials; for craftsmanship that bestows enduring value, and for iconic design.
see our hard wood floors in real life
Bestwood collaborate with leading design firms on high-profile projects across residential and commercial settings. Each application requires a specific aesthetic and functional specification, from luxurious lodges in Tanzania and Botswana to contemporary retreats on the Atlantic Seaboard.
