Wood flooring has great appeal: depending on the pattern, it can give a room rustic charm, elegant polish or simply a warmer atmosphere. Anyone who wants to lay parquet should first choose an installation pattern that suits the room and the living conditions. Here are a few simple tips to help you decide.
Laying parquet: English bond
English bond is ideal for anyone who wants to bring parquet into a room with a clean Scandinavian style. Because this laying pattern is quite simple, boards in two colors are often used. This gives the room a modern look and an elegant setting. The direction of installation also affects the result: when the parquet runs parallel to the long side of the room, the room appears larger.
English bond: this laying pattern is suitable for the living room and bedroom
Laying parquet: herringbone pattern
Herringbone parquet gives a room classic elegance. It works well in vintage, shabby-chic or traditionally furnished interiors. This type of flooring is often made of oak or beech. Depending on the size of the individual pieces, it can visually enlarge a room. Narrow rooms benefit from a finer interlaced pattern, while small rectangular rooms look broader when the parquet is laid across the front window.
Herringbone parquet: perfect for the living room, dining room and bedroom.
Laying parquet flooring
Mosaic parquet visually connects different spaces and creates a unified look throughout the house or apartment. The important thing is to keep the same laying direction in all rooms. Our advice: if you have a small apartment, you can lay the floor in all rooms. Choose a light color and smaller individual elements.
Hardwood flooring is perfect for modern Scandinavian interiors
Parallel laying pattern for floors
The parallel laying pattern is now preferred for large rooms in a minimalist style. Long elements with seamless connections are popular here. Wooden floorboards are an alternative; the difference lies in the length of the individual pieces.
Wood flooring in a colonial-style room
Laying pattern: bond
Laying pattern: cassette
Laying pattern: strips
Laying pattern: gallery
Chevron pattern
Parallel laying pattern
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