Hardwood Flooring February March 2018

a century. Choosing between the two comes down to personal taste: chevron planks meet in perfect points like a long string of arrows, while herringbone planks look slightly staggered. Often found in formal living rooms, dining rooms, and entrance halls, both of these elegant zigzag designs elevate a room from the ground up.” One important thing to make a note of, in looking at floors over a life-long career, there are all levels of quality of flooring. Ask yourself why carpet got a bad rap or why people covered the hardwood floors in the 70s only to uncover them in the 90s. American consumers love change and are far too quick to trash something that would be cherished and well-maintained in other cultures, so we’re losing that sense of how quality flooring looks and feels. We have, generally speaking, opted for the cheap alternatives simply for the sake of something new when we could

Romans was not overly large and was easier to cut and work with than large planks for laborers or skilled artisans. Further, the angular installation of the herringbone allows for uneven subfloors or earthen roadbeds. It can undulate over the highs and lows with little concern for trip-hazards. In looking at all the most beautiful herringbone installations published in shelter and design magazines, it’s apparent that installers can be artists in how they use depths of color, lightness, darkness, and direction to make the installations fit the style of the interior. From a traditional English manor home to a Bel Air, California, residence to a modern Scandinavian apartment, the floor’s metamorphosis is inspiring. According to the article “These Classic Parquet Floors are Always in Style,” by LindseyMather, “For a twist on standard hardwood flooring, try a classic chevron or herringbone pattern – the parquet styles have been around for more than

have spent just a little more, invested in better-made hardwood flooring that can last a lifetime, or for centuries if you so desire. 1. Herringbone: Dropping Knowledge | GQ Emily Morrow Finkell is an interior designer and CEO of EF Floors & Design, LLC in Dalton, Georgia, a provider of hardwood floors and home furnishings, and NWFA design contributor. She can be reached at kikermorrow@gmail.com.

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