A great way to add appeal to your new wood floor is with an atypical pattern. Creative wood floor patterns are trending. They add sophistication and are easy to install. Take an ordinary wood floor and make it awesome.

Straight Wood Floor Patterns

This is one of the easiest wood flooring layout patterns out there. You just lay the boards side by side, from wall to wall. So, if you have a small room, set up the boards along the longest wall. This will make the area look bigger than it really is.

Parquet flooring is another unique floor pattern gaining popularity in 2024, adding a sense of artistry and individuality to interior spaces. Parquet is characterized by intricate geometric designs created by arranging wood tiles in various patterns. These patterns can range from traditional herringbone and basketweave to more contemporary and daring designs.

Choosing a parquet or other unique floor patterns allows homeowners to express their creativity and make a bold statement. These patterns often serve as eye-catching focal points in rooms, enhancing the overall atmosphere. Mixing different flooring materials, such as combining wood with stone or porcelain tiles, opens up endless possibilities for creating visually striking floor coverings. Whether you prefer classic elegance or a modern twist, unique floor patterns can elevate your home’s interior design.

What is parquet flooring?

Parquet flooring is when wood planks are cut into smaller pieces to create repeating patterns on a floor. Basically, any floor pattern that is not parallel is a parquet floor. Chevron, herringbone, and basketweave wood floor patterns are all types of parquet flooring.

3D Parquet

3D parquet is present in the great manor house of Europe. Therefore, there is a classic feeling to it. However, it also is beautiful and modern; might we say a bit mind-blowing?

However, the 3D illusion is not easy to obtain. You need an expert installer, good wood and a lot of time. You need to cut everything to size. It takes precision and accuracy to get this look.

Herringbone and Chevron

Herringbone and chevron patterns have become more popular in the past year. Both patterns make an impression and gives any wood flooring sophistication.

Both patterns allow you to create a focal point with any species of wood. These patterns also work with any interior design – from modern, to contemporary or transitional.

Herringbone and chevron have a similar pattern, and may look similar from afar, but they are different, and choosing one or the other can change the vibe of a room. Both styles are cut into shorter planks, but chevron is cut at a 45° angle, while herringbone is cut perpendicular, meaning herringbone planks are rectangles. This allows chevron to have a continuous zig-zag pattern, while herringbone has an interlocking zig-zag pattern. One benefit of chevron is that the continuous zig-zag pattern can make a room appear larger and more modern.

These patterns do have a downside. One thing is they take more hours to install. For an experience wood floor installer it can be simple enough, but will take more time. Cost of materials is also higher. But the good news is, if the hardwood patterned flooring is out of your budget you can achieve the same look with vinyl or laminate flooring. Both have the look of hardwood, and are more durable. So, there are benefits as well.

What is Pre-Cut Herringbone Flooring?

Herringbone is my personal favorite. Not only for wood floors, but for tile, and brick. I once had subway tiles installed in my bathroom in a herringbone pattern and it gave the shower a much more decorative look.

Many homeowners don’t realize you can purchase pre-cut herringbone flooring. Herringbone pattern wood flooring is different than standard hardwood floors in a couple of ways. The first is that herringbone wood flooring is made up of planks that are all the same length (fixed length). The other is that herringbone flooring features what is called a double-end groove, meaning the planks have a groove on both ends instead of having a groove on one end, and a tongue on the other. If a herringbone floorboard had a tongue on one end you would not be able to install it in the herringbone pattern. This special pattern flooring creates a very upscale look and brings significant ambiance to an area.

Diagonal Floor

A creative alternative to a straight wood floor pattern is a simple diagonal pattern. This is the same as a straight pattern, except it’s diagonal instead of parallel to the walls. It will be slightly more expensive to install than a straight pattern because the planks will need to be cut at an angle where they meet the walls.

Brick Pattern

The brick pattern implies using boards of regular lengths installed like traditional brickwork. You can use this installation method in the entire room. Simply install blocks of brick patterns and surround them with borders or feature strips. It will make the final result more eye-catching.

Basket Weave Pattern

Basketweave wood floor patterns offer high flexibility. You can use the vast majority of wood types in either single or dual colours. The final result can be stunning.