Popular Wood Floor Patterns
By Erik Neilson
, last updated January 16, 2012
For many homeowners, wood flooring is vastly preferred over tile and carpet, and there are many popular patterns to consider. Wood flooring is attractive, functional and exceptionally easy to clean. For those who are looking into installing wood floors in their homes, there are a variety of different choices to be made, all of which differ slightly from one another. Each pattern can be purchased in one of the many hardwoods most often used for wood flooring, such as oak, maple, walnut and mahogany.
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Straight Pattern
Straight patterned hardwood flooring ranks among the most popular, as well as being one of the least expensive to install. In a straight pattern, strips of wood are laid down side by side throughout the entire length of the room. This is a smart choice for those who wish to keep their flooring simple and unassuming.
Diagonal Pattern
Diagonally patterned hardwood flooring is similar to straight patterned flooring in that the boards are laid side by side, the difference being that in diagonal patterns, the boards are placed at a 45 degree angle across the length of the room. This is an excellent pattern for those want to try something a bit different without having to spend quite a bit of extra money.
Parquet Pattern
Parquet patterned hardwood flooring can add quite a bit of elegance to your home. Wood boards are laid out in a checkerboard or other geometrical pattern, occasionally with ornate patterns carved into the wood itself. True parquet is very expensive to implement, but can elevate the sophistication of just about any room.
Herringbone Pattern
Herringbone patterned hardwood flooring is similar to parquet flooring, except for the fact that the wood strips are generally laid out in a diagonal zigzag pattern reminiscent of museum flooring. Like parquet, herringbone patterned flooring is expensive to install, but can be extremely pleasing aesthetically.
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