There are so many ways to elevate your home when doing a renovation – wallpaper, crown moulding, or even wainscoting. However, have you ever thought about how much the patterning on your floor can also add character to a space?
And no, this doesn’t have to be achieved through busy and eclectic tile patterns, but simply from how your flooring planks are arranged. Want to learn more? Let’s see what the most popular and timeless flooring patterns are to inspire your new flooring installation project.
Herringbone
Herringbone flooring – most popularly used for wooden flooring – is achieved by arranging the planks in a zigzag pattern, with planks placed adjacently to one another at a 90 angle (see image below).
This is a beautiful and timeless flooring pattern that easily adds charm and some dynamism to any room without distracting from other interesting features such as furniture, wallpaper, etc. This flooring pattern has been used for centuries now – making it a classy and timeless addition to any home, whether traditional or modern.
Given the precision that this type of flooring installation requires, it will likely cost you more for labour and potentially even materials, as there may be a slight increase in wastage depending on the dimensions of the room and the planks. This is definitely something to consider; however, given the beauty of the result, it will definitely be worth the cost!
If you are choosy about where exactly to implement this patterned flooring in your home, reserve it for larger, communal spaces such as family rooms and dining rooms so that the beauty of the pattern can be better appreciated over a large surface area. However, it is more than acceptable to have this type of flooring throughout your house.
Chevron
You can think of Chevron as Herringbone’s cousin, as many people often get the two confused! They are, however, still different and create different visual appeals. Though chevron flooring also created zigzagged patterns, the individual planks are often mitered at angles that are larger than 90, creating a more V-shape. This V-shape often creates the illusion of a wider space, which is fantastic for smaller rooms that would benefit from this kind of visual manipulation! However, this is also a timeless and beautiful flooring pattern that instantly makes a bold visual statement in whatever room it’s installed in.
You can also expect to pay a premium for the installation of this type of flooring pattern, as it requires very precise mitering to create uniformity and seamlessness in its appeal. Just like herringbone, this type of flooring is best for large, communal spaces in your home, but is also just as beautiful to use throughout your house if you have enough flexibility in your budget!
Versailles
The name of this type of flooring pattern is very telling, as this type of flooring originated in the Palace of Versailles, where you can observe this very artistic and elaborate flooring throughout the palace’s ballrooms – a real showstopper! This type of flooring mainly consists of rectangles, triangles, and squares that fit together – kind of like a puzzle or a mosaic – into a square frame.
This pattern is repeated throughout the entire area covered. Naturally, this type of flooring oozes a sense of opulence and has been adopted in many palaces and expansive villas since the 18th century! If you are a lover of classic luxury, this is the flooring pattern that may capture your heart.
Naturally, you can expect to pay significantly more for this flooring pattern, given the level of detail and accuracy required not only in installing the flooring, but in cutting it!
This is the perfect flooring for any room in your house where entertaining can take place – a dining room, an open living area. You may not be a king or a queen, but with this flooring, you can at least feel like one!
Basketweave
Basketweave flooring looks just like its namesake – flooring is cut into squares and rectangles that are interlinked to give the appearance of a woven basket. Not only is this type of flooring incredibly charming, but it is also very versatile!
Using different shades of wood for the squares and rectangles can help to create the illusion of depth, and really bring the basketweave pattern to life, but using the same shade of wood throughout is also just as beautiful and can create an expressive look, but in a slightly more muted way.
Again, this type of flooring will definitely cost more than regular flooring, but again, the beauty of the finished product is definitely well worth it! A lot of people have the misconception that the “busyness” of basketweave flooring – especially where different shades are involved – can be too distracting and may take away from the furniture.
However, basketweave is a great way to add character to a dull and uninviting room, and has more power to enhance the appearance of your furniture rather than diminish it. So, if you were ever skeptical, we say take the risk!
Conclusion
At JG Contracting, we care not only about giving you a great outcome, but also one that wows you every day. So whether you are looking to toss out the same old flooring pattern that you see in every house, or whether you just need a little bit of design inspiration, we at JG Contracting want to be with you every step of the way to transform your home into a true sanctuary and dream come true.
Never hesitate to reach out to us, as we are always only one simple phone call away.
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