Hardwood Planks temperate

Hardwood Planks — Premium Temperate Timber from The Wood Room

Welcome to The Wood Room's Hardwood Planks collection — your home for the finest temperate hardwoods sourced from Britain, Europe, and North America. From the iconic warmth of English Oak and the elegance of European Walnut to the pale lustre of Sycamore and the dramatic figuring of Spalted Beech, our range covers the full spectrum of the world's greatest temperate hardwoods.

Why Choose Temperate Hardwoods?

Temperate hardwoods are the backbone of British and European woodworking tradition. Grown in managed forests across the UK, Europe, and North America, these timbers offer outstanding strength, stability, and beauty — and many carry centuries of heritage in British craftsmanship. Whether you're building heirloom furniture, laying a hardwood floor, or crafting a turned bowl, our temperate hardwoods will deliver the quality your project deserves.

Our Hardwood Species

Browse our full range of individually curated species collections:

  • Acacia — Extremely hard, warm golden tones, perfect for worktops
  • American Ash — Pale, strong, and flexible — a craftsman's classic
  • European Ash — Britain's beloved native Ash, tough and versatile
  • Beech — Fine-grained, hard, and a British workshop staple
  • Spalted Beech — Dramatic black zone lines — a natural artwork
  • Maple — Pale, very hard, and beautifully consistent
  • Birdseye Maple — Distinctive eye-like figuring, a woodworker's showpiece
  • Rippled Maple — Stunning wave-like figure that shimmers in the light
  • Brown Oak — Rare chocolate-brown English Oak, a true British treasure
  • Cherry — Warm reddish tones that deepen beautifully with age
  • Chestnut — Classic British hardwood, naturally durable
  • Elm — Wild figuring, rare, and full of character
  • Alder — Light, fine-grained, and easy to work — a versatile native timber
  • Lime — Soft, pale, and the carver's favourite
  • American Oak — Bold grain, hard and reliable
  • English Oak — Britain's national timber, steeped in heritage
  • European Oak — Fine-grained, consistent, and sustainably sourced
  • Red Oak — Warm reddish tones and excellent value
  • Sycamore — Pale, lustrous, and beautifully workable
  • Swiss Pear — Warm honey-pink fruitwood with an exceptionally fine grain
  • Tulipwood — Lightweight, easy to work, and great value
  • American Black Walnut — The world's most prestigious furniture timber
  • European Walnut — Warm, richly figured, and quintessentially British
  • Yew — Ancient, rare, and strikingly beautiful

Quality You Can Trust

Every plank in our hardwood range is hand-selected by our team for quality, consistency, and character. We supply professional furniture makers, joiners, woodturners, and passionate hobbyists across the UK with timber that meets the highest standards.

Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch — we're always happy to help you find the perfect timber for your project.