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HERRINGBONE & CHEVRON PARQUETRY FLOORS

7/4/2014

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Timber block parquetry floors date back to 17th Century France and recently images of herringbone and chevron patterns have been taking over newsfeeds on Pinterst and Instagram.  The saying “what goes around, comes around”, rings very true in interior design.  When a style “comes around” again, it is usually done so with a contemporary twist.  In relation to herringbone/chevron floors, this twist is made evident through the larger scale dimensions of timber block used.  Yet like their traditional counterparts, their impeccable proportions enable them to be laid in both single and double herringbone patterns.  The length is exactly five times the width.

Laying parquetry floors can be more labour intensive then a normal timber floating floor, but they do have a lot of benefits.  They are known to be stable in changes of humidity as well as being durable and long lasting, not to mention the huge variety of colours, textures and patterns available.

And what is the difference between a herringbone and chevron pattern you may ask?  Apparently it's all in the zigzag.  In a herringbone pattern, the wood blocks finish perpendicular to each other, resulting in a broken zigzag.  
While the blocks in a chevron pattern run point to point and the ends are cut at an angle to create a continuos zigzag pattern.

See if you can pick the difference between the chevron and herringbone patterns in the STUNNING images below.  All images have been sourced from Pinterest.
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3 Comments
Bridget
12/4/2014 08:32:16 pm

I love love love your site!!! So many great ideas. I love these wooden floors - if my flat didn't already have wooden floors I'd def be going for these, though can't decide which one I like more... I think the herringbone.... Or maybe the chevron... :)

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Lauren
13/4/2014 07:17:51 pm

Thanks Bridge! The floors are stunning aren't they. I wish I had a house suitable for them! Ill send you an email.

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sapphires link
16/10/2014 01:11:11 pm

Your blog has always attracted me and this particular post left me speechless. It is one of the best pieces of writing I have seen. Good job. !! Well done!

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