Herringbone flooring, a trend that’s making a comeback
Herringbone flooring is more than just another decorating idea for our homes. In fact, it was a trend and is now making a comeback thanks to the principles behind the new trends for 2021: greenery, eco-friendliness, and natural materials to create environments that connect us more with nature and provide a zen-like space for relaxation.
What is a herringbone soil?
For those unfamiliar with the term, a herringbone floor is one created by joining two pieces to form an open triangle, with additional “herringbone” patterns emerging from underneath. Think of a hardwood floor, but instead of the tiles forming straight lines when laid together, they create small triangles that are then completed by subsequent rows . That is, by the tiles placed in front of and behind the first triangle, and those placed to the sides. Here’s a photo where you can see it better:
Doesn’t it look great?
Which tiles should I choose for my floor?
There are many types of tiles available for creating a herringbone floor. This is not something you should worry about.
Yes, on the contrary, you should pay close attention to the environment in which you live. Is the weather more warm than cold, or vice versa?
A herringbone floor made with wood flooring looks exquisite. In fact, it’s the best material for creating a decorative floor like this for many reasons:
- A wooden tile looks much more natural than one made of another material.
- You can play with different colors if you opt for hardwood floors to create a unique, even veined, effect.
- It’s trendy!
However, if you live in a warmer climate than the peninsula usually offers for many months of the year, you can also opt for herringbone flooring made of other, very varied materials.
Why a herringbone floor and not other options?
It’s clear that herringbone flooring isn’t merely functional. In fact, choosing herringbone flooring is also about aesthetics .
This type of flooring will give your home the finishing touch it’s been missing if you’ve been following the latest trends for 2021. It’s another way to enhance what we aim to highlight with our decor: the natural, the ecological, and above all, the relaxing.
Is it expensive or can I afford it?
There are so many types of materials available that any budget can afford a herringbone floor at home. The key is researching the materials and their characteristics.
Home renovations and restyling are often expensive, but only if we make the wrong choices. We must pay attention to the quality of the flooring material we choose:
- Is it waterproof? (This is important if you’re going to put it in the kitchen and bathrooms.)
- Is it resistant to living with pets?
- Does it have anti-slip properties?
- Is it a very porous material that easily absorbs stains?
- Does it withstand high and low temperatures well?
Indeed, there are many things to consider. That’s why we recommend you seek advice from the best experts in the field if you want to install a herringbone floor in your home to give it a fresh look.
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