the bEST story
We are passionate about crafting exceptional spaces through our curated selection of aspirational hard and soft architectural finishes.
Founded in 2005 by Paul Solomon and his son Barry Solomon, our Cape Town-based showroom has become a trusted destination for architects, interior designers, and discerning private clients seeking to elevate their projects.
Our Story
Over the past twenty years, we have collaborated with visionary architects, interior designers, and clients across Southern Africa, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the UAE, and the Indian Ocean Islands of Mauritius and Seychelles.
Our commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a leader in the industry.
Partnership with Hakwood
We are proud to partner with Hakwood, a renowned Dutch company celebrated for its timeless hardwood floor, stair, wall, and ceiling finishes.
Hakwood is a family business that has been in operation since 1979. It is built around the enterprising Hak family, each generation bringing unique skills and commitment to the company.
Mark and Robert Hak now lead the business and have evolved into global design leaders in the design and manufacturing of luxury wood flooring, made in the Netherlands.
Hakwood’s artisans masterfully blend traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, resulting in creations that adorn high-profile residential and commercial settings worldwide.
Hakwood’s wood flooring solutions are exclusively designed and produced in-house in the Netherlands by their in-house R&D team and the best craftspeople in the industry.
Their unique advantage lies in blending traditional handmade techniques with cutting-edge high-tech machinery, resulting in a perfect combination of craftsmanship and precision. The sophisticated production process includes up to 17 quality inspections to ensure the highest standards.
Hakwood’s reputation among the foremost architects and interior designers is unparalleled
The Cape Dutch Solution
For projects with tight deadlines or budget constraints, we offer our “Cape Dutch Solution”.
Hakwood’s excellent European Oak boards are professionally pre-finished in Cape Town using high-quality Osmo hard-wax oils or Bona water-based varnishes.
Bjelin
Swedish innovator Bjelin designs, develops, and manufactures innovative floors of European Oak, Ash, and American Walnut that are robust, easy to install, and a pleasure to live with.
With a focus on sustainability and cutting-edge technology, their floors strike the perfect balance between durability and style.
From their factories in Sweden and Croatia, they craft both timeless wooden floors and innovative flooring made from ground-breaking new materials. Using FSC-certified wood and generations of expertise with Slavonic oak, Bjelin ensures quality in every product.
With a legacy of pioneering flooring solutions, Bjelin continues to push the boundaries of design and function, driven by our passion for innovation and respect for people and the environment.
Leeuwenburgh Fineer
Since 1976, Leeuwenburgh Fineer has crafted premium wood veneers and decorative surfaces for the world’s most discerning interiors.
Rooted in precision and driven by design, they transform natural materials into timeless, tailor-made surfaces for cladding and joinery applications, balancing elegance, durability, and exceptional detail.
Discover uniquely textured yet robust veneer surfaces in a variety of colour ways, including 3D Carbon and Beamwood.
Decking Solutions
Our exterior decking solutions are crafted from FSC-accredited natural timbers and enhanced using proprietary methods in the Netherlands.
Our Benguela decking and pergola components represent a groundbreaking, sustainable solution to exterior timber applications, offering dimensional stability and enduring beauty.
These boards are offered in a grey tone that permeates throughout the thickness of the timber. Architects no longer need to wait for timber to oxidise to achieve a silver grey colouration.
The Rug Company
We have represented The Rug Company in Southern Africa since 2015, resulting in the design and procurement of hundreds of luxurious rugs and handmade cushions for our discerning clients.
The Rug Company’s creations are hand-knotted in Nepal, using traditional methods. Their weavers are certified by GoodWeave and celebrate their heritage and artisanal skills in every knot or hand-carving.
Yet, their designs are at the cutting edge of contemporary culture, infusing aspects of modern art, fashion and architecture.
The likes of Kelly Wearstler, Alexander McQueen, Paul Smith and David Rockwell, to name but a few, collaborate with The Rug Company’s in-house designers and weavers to produce iconic rugs, worthy of a place in our clients’ homes.
Our Commitment
We remain inspired by our brand partners’ incredible talents and dedication to quality.
Whether you are an architect, interior designer, or a private client, we invite you to contact us and experience the best in hardwood floors, exterior decking, decorative wood surfaces for joinery applications and luxurious rugs and cushions.
the rug company
Contemporary, courageous, and enticing, The Rug Company designs are at the pinnacle of authentic luxury.
Taking cues from the world of couture, each rug in their core collection is woven with artisanal precision and made by hand by our honoured craftspeople in Nepal.
They have expanded their technical capabilities to offer handcrafted, hand-knotted, woven jacquard, and other production tools to ensure no project is limited. This development advances their offering while maintaining the highest standard of quality.
The Rug Company is dedicated to creating authentically crafted luxury designs. By using honestly sourced raw materials, we can ensure that each design will last for generations.
Design:
Over the years, The Rug Company has collaborated with some of the world’s leading creatives, from esteemed fashion houses to profound artists – each designer bestows something unique.
At the heart of the brand is their in-house studio, which pioneers each design with unparalleled expertise.
Their partnerships foster innovative design and creativity. Each partnership brings a unique approach, further evolving The Rug Company brand and the diversity of their collections.
Craftsmanship:
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.
THE RUG COMPANY
Recognised internationally as the leading name for contemporary luxury rugs.
Combining artistry and innovation, their new collections encompass state-of-the-art design, crafted with exquisite materials and masterful weaving techniques.
The Rug Company's impressive catalogue continues to evolve with new collaborations, including glass artist Dale Chilhuly, fashion house Alexander McQueen and designers Kelly Wearstler, Paul Smith and Jeffrey Alan Marks, to name a few.
These rugs come to life thanks to skilled and patient craftsmanship, with most pieces being hand-knotted in Nepal.
The Rug Company's creations continue to adorn some of the finest private and public spaces and are available exclusively to our professional and discerning private clients in Southern Africa.
browse our favourite creations
Bespoke flooring & wall panelling by Hakwood; luxurious handknotted rugs & cushions by The Rug Company.
Immeln (Contrast Ivory)
By Bjelin
Segura
By Hakwood
Mayenne
By Hakwood
Lena
By Hakwood
Conte
By Hakwood
Chaumont
By Hakwood
Beynac
By Hakwood
Amboise
By Hakwood
Vivaldi
By Hakwood
Promise
By Hakwood
Heritage
By Hakwood
Valor
By Hakwood
Tranquility
By Hakwood
Aura
By Hakwood
Locke
By Hakwood
Forza
By Hakwood
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.
