Kleinfeld Hudson's Bay Bridal Shop Features European Oak
Spotlight on: European White Oak, English Oak
SPOTLIGHT ON: EUROPEAN WHITE OAK, ENGLISH OAK
Species: Quercus robur
Origin: Europe
Common Applications: Mostly used for flooring, furniture, staircases, windows, doors and paneling.
Characteristics/Appearance: The heartwood varies from a light to a dark brown color. Its sapwood is thin and white, straight grained and a medium and coarse texture.
Janka Hardness Scale: 1,120 lb_f (see chart on page 19)
Comments: Produces well with hand and machine tools. Nailing and screwing properties are also good. It glues, stains and finishes well.
The accomplishment of creating an open space and sleek environment included the installation of European Oak (Quercus robur) floors. This durable and versatile light wood flooring offsets the shop's soft color pallet. The white-washed European Oak floors mixed with metal fixtures, contrasting details, residential-inspired furniture and luxurious touches elevates the shopping experience and exceeds even the most demanding bride's expectations. The wide plank flooring even creates an environment where the bridal dresses are the ultimate center of attention.
The entrance of the dressing room has large-format wood parquet and a herringbone pattern in the fitting room vestibule. The 9 foot high sandblasted Oak double doors with a soft-gray wash finish and oil-rubbed bronze hardware give all fourteen fitting rooms an Old World feel that evokes a feeling of grandeur.
The curved merchandise wall with an antique brass hang rail draws the attention to the bleached Walnut "hot table" showcasing jewelry and accessories. Pull out drawers include brass accents and are lined with soft gray velvet.
"Kleinfeld Hudson's Bay is the new standard in bridal retail in Canada," said Liz Rodbell, President of HBC Department Store Group. "We've raised the bar by delivering unprecedented access to world-class designer gowns, the highest standard of excellence, all in an absolutely stunning environment."
The bridal shop is the featured host store of TLC's hit show "Say Yes to the Dress."
— A.R.E. (Association for Retail Environments)
Frequently asked questions
What type of flooring is used in the Kleinfeld Hudson's Bay Bridal Shop?+
The shop features European Oak (Quercus robur) floors with a white-washed finish. Wide plank flooring was installed to create an open, sleek environment that keeps the focus on the bridal dresses.
What are the characteristics of European White Oak?+
European White Oak heartwood varies from light to dark brown, with thin white sapwood. It has straight grain and a medium to coarse texture, and rates 1,120 lb_f on the Janka Hardness Scale.
What wood patterns are used in the Kleinfeld bridal shop fitting rooms?+
The entrance of the dressing room features large-format wood parquet, while the fitting room vestibule uses a herringbone pattern. The fitting rooms also have 9-foot-high sandblasted Oak double doors with a soft-gray wash finish and oil-rubbed bronze hardware.
What wood is used for the jewelry display at Kleinfeld Hudson's Bay?+
A bleached Walnut "hot table" showcases jewelry and accessories. It sits along a curved merchandise wall with an antique brass hang rail, and its pull-out drawers feature brass accents and soft gray velvet lining.
What are common applications for European Oak?+
European Oak is mostly used for flooring, furniture, staircases, windows, doors and paneling. It works well with hand and machine tools, holds nails and screws well, and glues, stains and finishes well.
Is Kleinfeld Hudson's Bay connected to the TV show Say Yes to the Dress?+
Yes, the bridal shop is the featured host store of TLC's hit show "Say Yes to the Dress."