Hardwood flooring comes from many regions around the world, bringing with them a variety of textures, grains, and colours. Having the option to lay parquet in various ways expands the possibilities of styles you can achieve at home!
HERRINGBONE: Laid at 90-degree angles to create a zigzag pattern, this is commonly seen in homes, and suitable for use in corridors, kitchens and bedrooms.
CHEVRON: This is similar to the herringbone design, except that the parquet is cut at a 45-degree angle. Often used in living rooms leading to corridors.
DIAGONAL BASKET: Three pieces of parquet set parallel to form a square, and laid diagonally. Mainly used in odd-shaped rooms, as the diagonal fashion works well in such spaces.
SQUARE ON SQUARE: Similar to diagonal basket – with four pieces of parquet instead of three. Best used in rooms with a larger floor area.
BRICK BOND: Laid in a linear fashion, each piece meets at the mid-point of a parquet on the adjacent row. Commonly used in square-shaped rooms to make them look more spacious.
PARALLEL: A simpler version of brick bond – everything is laid parallel to one another. Often used in smaller rooms.
HERITAGE: Single-length parquet set to create a square, with a larger square laid around its perimeter. Rarely used in Singapore, as it requires a considerably large floor area for the design to look appealing.
ABBOTT: Two lengths of parquet are used to create rectangles and squares. They can be laid in two- to four-piece configurations. Mainly used with open- concept living and dining spaces as the pattern helps frame areas of the home.