Experiment with Parquet
Parquet patterns, especially herringbone and chevron have become very trendy of late and are the perfect way to make a statement of your floor. Parquet patterns can make a stunning feature in entrance-ways, and paired with standard plank flooring throughout the rest of the interior. Larger format parquet patterns than traditional size are now available, which give a more modern and clean look and better suit today's open-plan living spaces. They can also make beautiful feature walls or counter-fronts! View parquet flooring collection.
Lay Planks Diagonally
Running your floorboards diagonally creates a powerful visual statement that immediately draws people's attention to the floor the minute they enter the room. It works especially well in large rooms where there is enough space for it not to be too overpowering. However do take into consideration, diagonal installations require more work to install and use more wood, because a lot of unusable offcuts occur when making the angled cuts.
Play with Colour
This applies particularly to parquet patterns - Don't be afraid to use a mixture of different colours! - For example you could have your herringbone or chevron pieces stained in black, white and grey. Once laid that would make one incredibly stunning statement floor (or feature wall, if you wish)!
Use Mixed Widths
Historically, mixed width planks were created in order to utilize the cut of the tree in the most efficient way. As technology advanced, flooring widths became standardized and mixed width flooring was to some extent forgotten. Mixed width planks are now harder to come by and for this reason are somewhat sought after - almost something of a status symbol. Using mixed width planks in your interior helps to create a floor with a more natural, authentic feel. Mixed width flooring is not common in New Zealand, however this is something we are able to source!
Make it Tactile
Texture is a huge trend currently. Our exclusive Villa Oak flooring comes unfinished with a saw-marked surface effect ready to be stained and finished to your preference. The saw effect creates an irregular linear texture that looks stunning and feels lovely underfoot. For feature walls we have an even more pronounced saw-marked product known as Tactile.
