Luxury Wood Flooring Experts in NYC
Luxury Wood NYC has spent over two decades creating custom wood flooring systems for architects, interior designers, builders, and homeowners across New York City, New Jersey, and the tri-state area. Our work includes luxury wide plank flooring, herringbone, parquet, historic wood floor restoration, pre-finished wood flooring, unfinished hardwood floors, and technical consulting for complex architectural projects.
Two Decades of Luxury Wood Flooring Expertise
At Luxury Wood NYC, we don’t just sell and install wood flooring—we engineer custom flooring systems that define the foundation of architectural excellence in New York City. Each project is a collaboration between our team and some of the most respected architects, interior designers, and homeowners who demand nothing short of perfection. View our custom wood flooring projects in NYC.
For over two decades, Luxury Wood NYC has been the trusted choice for architects, interior designers, and luxury homeowners seeking exceptional craftsmanship and refined design. We specialize in bespoke wood flooring solutions, historic restorations, and high-performance systems crafted for luxury residences and design-driven spaces across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and beyond. Whether restoring a century-old parquet masterpiece, designing a custom herringbone pattern for a penthouse, or resolving complex subfloor challenges in landmark properties, our expertise ensures every floor is built to endure with beauty and precision. Speak with a wood flooring specialist about your project.
Luxury Wood NYC is led by Joe Avila, one of the nation’s top wood flooring consultants, a certified NWFA inspector, and Founder of Huggins Wood Flooring Specialist.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Historic Residence
1862 Pumpkin Pine Restoration with Woca Denmark Lye and White Oil Treatment
Wide Plank Herringbone - Central Park West, NY, NY
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Historic Residence
Custom Wood Flooring Expertise for Architects & Designers
A commitment to excellence is at the heart of Luxury Wood NYC—rooted in expertise, precision, and a relentless pursuit of craftsmanship. Joe Avila’s path into the wood flooring industry was far from ordinary. Coming from a background in finance and time spent captaining boats, he entered the trade with a focus on precision, documentation, and process—ensuring that every flooring system is not only beautiful but engineered for structural longevity.
Early in his career, Joe attended the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Intermediate School, where he was introduced to advanced European flooring techniques by master craftsmen whose work included landmark properties such as the White House and luxury estates across the country.
It was here that he first learned to:
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Bend wood to create intricate, organic designs
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Design custom herringbone patterns and parquet flooring systems
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Mix species for dimensional contrast and depth
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Use fuming, aniline dyes, tannic reactions, and smoking to achieve truly custom finishes
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What began as an education quickly evolved into a passion for innovation and artistry. Joe recognized that the U.S. flooring industry lagged behind Europe in materials, finishing techniques, and design execution—and he set out to change that.
Determined to bring the finest European methods to the American luxury market, he forged lasting partnerships with elite European flooring manufacturers and master artisans. By integrating their expertise into projects across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, South Florida, Miami Beach, Palm Beach, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Los Angeles, Aspen, Vail, and other distinguished destinations, he helped redefine the standard for custom wood flooring.
Today, our deep industry knowledge and direct relationships with leading European mills and product developers allow us to offer unparalleled material sourcing, technical expertise, and consulting for architects and designers who seek to push creative boundaries.
Red Oak Herringbone with Walnut Border - Lye Treatment with WOCA Natural Oil
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Fuming Walnut Wide Plank, Clear Grade Chevron - Alpine, NJ
Red Oak Herringbone with Walnut Border - Lye Treatment with WOCA Natural Oil
Luxury Wood Flooring Projects & Historic Restorations
Our work can be found in some of the most prestigious buildings, residences, and cultural institutions in New York City.
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Madison Square Park Tower Penthouse – Partnered with Steven Fanuka, “The Million Dollar Contractor,” to install herringbone floors over radiant heat in one of Manhattan’s most exclusive penthouses.
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1 Wall Street – Consulted on a large-scale flooring failure, engineering a structural solution that preserved the existing floors without requiring a costly full replacement.
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1 Central Park West – Trump Hotel Residence – Designed a custom wood flooring system featuring ultra-rare wood species sourced over a year-long global search.
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Carnegie Hall Tower – Rare Violins Studio – Installed an exotic African Doussie chevron floor, later featured in leading architectural publications across Europe and Asia.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art – Kirtlington Park Dining Room – Collaborated with museum conservators to restore a historic interior using museum-grade finishing techniques.
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Brooklyn Museum – Directed a major flooring restoration, ensuring the new installation preserved the historic integrity of the space.
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Historic Residences Across New Jersey & New York – Completed full parquet restorations of 200-year-old pumpkin pine floors, intricate pinwheel and metallic inlays, stone inlays, and custom flooring for the owner of Audible’s private estate in Upper Montclair, among numerous other landmark homes and estates.
From historic brownstones to modern penthouses—and from private residences to high-profile cultural landmarks—Luxury Wood NYC has completed hundreds of projects throughout the New York City area, each defined by meticulous detail and a standard of excellence that endures.
Wood Flooring Consulting for Architects & Designers
At Luxury Wood NYC, we believe architects and designers deserve a trusted partner in flooring—someone who understands the intersection of design, material science, and long-term durability.
Joe Avila is one of the nation’s highest-ranked NWFA inspectors and an accredited AIA, IDCEC, and NWFA instructor, offering continuing education for architects, designers, and builders who demand both beauty and technical precision in their work.
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Consulting to prevent flooring failures before they happen
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Material sourcing from the most prestigious mills in Europe and North America
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One-on-one guidance in specifying the ideal flooring system for each project
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Custom solutions engineered for longevity, stability, and design integrity
Beyond craftsmanship, we are committed to education and industry leadership—bridging the gap between luxury design and technical expertise to ensure that every floor we create is as structurally sound as it is visually exceptional.
Industry Education & Technical Expertise
Joe Avila teaching advanced wood flooring techniques and architectural flooring systems.
The Future of Custom Luxury Wood Flooring
New York City is a place of timeless architecture, bold design, and enduring luxury. At Luxury Wood NYC, our mission is to deliver wood flooring solutions that embody those same qualities—crafted to the highest standards of precision and innovation, and designed to last for generations.
Most recently, we partnered with Archetypal Flooring and Avedis Djurgeon to assist a client who had worked with several of the world’s top flooring companies yet remained unsatisfied. Through our expertise and network, we connected her with the ideal materials and team, creating a flooring system that finally met—and exceeded—her expectations.
Next, we are bringing our expertise to one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks: Tavern on the Green, where history, craftsmanship, and design will meet once again under one roof.
Start Your Luxury Wood Flooring Project
Whether you are designing a modern penthouse, restoring a historic estate, or specifying a custom flooring system, Luxury Wood NYC ensures that every decision is backed by decades of expertise, innovation, and craftsmanship.
Contact Us
Phone: 908-232-6600
Email: joe@hugginsflooring.com
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Frequently Asked Questions About Luxury Wood Flooring
What types of luxury wood flooring does Luxury Wood NYC specialize in?
Luxury Wood NYC specializes in custom luxury wood flooring including wide plank flooring, herringbone, chevron, parquet, unfinished hardwood flooring, pre-finished wood flooring, historic restorations, and custom architectural flooring systems for luxury homes and commercial spaces.
Do you work with architects and interior designers?
Yes. Luxury Wood NYC regularly collaborates with architects, interior designers, builders, developers, and homeowners on custom wood flooring projects throughout New York City, New Jersey, and the tri-state area.
Do you provide historic wood floor restoration services?
Yes. Our team has extensive experience restoring historic wood floors, parquet flooring, pumpkin pine floors, decorative inlays, and specialty flooring systems in landmark residences and historic properties.
What areas does Luxury Wood NYC serve?
Luxury Wood NYC serves clients throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey, Connecticut, and the greater tri-state area, along with select luxury projects nationwide.
Luxury Wood Flooring Craftsmanship in New York City
Luxury Wood NYC combines traditional European woodworking techniques with modern architectural flooring systems to create exceptional custom wood floors throughout New York City. From luxury penthouses and historic brownstones to contemporary residences and landmark restorations, our team specializes in herringbone flooring, chevron patterns, wide plank flooring, parquet installations, and custom finishing techniques tailored to each project. By collaborating closely with architects, interior designers, builders, and homeowners, Luxury Wood NYC delivers highly customized hardwood flooring solutions designed for long-term beauty, durability, and performance.