Patterned hardwood flooring is gaining popularity with design enthusiasts and homeowners seeking to infuse their interiors with style, personality and contemporary flair. This emerging trend invites homeowners to move beyond traditional, single-tone wood flooring and experiment with geometric motifs, intricate designs and other patterns that transform floors into stunning focal points. Whether you prefer classic herringbone, elegant chevron or a more elaborate parquet, Divine Flooring is the No. 1 source for a vast and unique assortment of patterned hardwood options. Here, the premier flooring provider walks us through each trending pattern with beautiful looks to inspire.
Herringbone hardwood in the color Vernazza. Design by Genevieve Freed. Photography by Stationpoint Photographic.
Herringbone
This traditional pattern, made up of equal-sized rectangular pieces typically laid in a staggered zigzag pattern, was first employed by the ancient Romans who used herringbone bricks on roads. The design became popular for wooden floors throughout Europe in the 1600s, and remains a much-loved pattern worldwide for its casual, comfortable and laid-back aesthetic.
For a more contemporary take on the herringbone configuration, Divine Flooring suggests alternative arrangements, such as the single-plank zigzag of Cambio, the three-plank design of Triplo, the railroad pattern of Scala or the brick-patterned layout of Murato, shown above.
Parquet de Versailles pattern in the color Champagne. Design by House of Bohn. Photography by Provoke Studios.
Parquet de Versailles
Dating back to 16th-century France, Parquet de Versailles has grown in popularity over the centuries to become the main, eye-catching feature of rooms throughout the U.S., especially in Chicago, New York and L.A. Signified by a geometric design built around square borders with angular insets, the classic hardwood pattern was first introduced in 1684 to replace marble flooring, which required a lot of washing and led to rotted floor joints. Thereafter, Parquet de Versailles became the formal flooring of choice for French chateaux and in the grand buildings of Russia’s St. Petersburg—bringing a sense of wealth, grandeur and historical significance to every space.
Chevron pattern in the color Rome. Design by SmithErickson Designs. Photography by Michelle Johnson.
Chevron
Where herringbone patterns employ square corners on rectangular boards, chevron uses mitered or angled corners and diagonal lines to craft its look. Posh patterns like the chevron—first appearing in ancient Greek artwork and often associated with Parisian luxury—immediately impart timeless elegance and refinement in any space.
Nailed It is a classic weave inspired by woolen menswear fabrics using embedded nailheads—a technique pioneered by designer Jamie Beckwith. Photography by Alyssa Rosenheck.
For truly bespoke interiors, Divine Flooring offers the exclusive Jamie Beckwith Collection® (JBC) at its showrooms located in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and Chicago. A trendsetter in luxury interior design, designer Jamie Beckwith challenges the way people think about wood as a surfacing material with transformative shapes that express a perfect balance between creativity, art, function and design. “I have always wanted to push the boundaries in the wood surfacing arena, while honoring past classic parquets and original cladding," she says. "I take pride in our fresh perspective, original designs and quality craftsmanship.”
Patterns, such as Wedge from the Projection™ series by JBC, add depth and dimension to walls with the interplay of light and shadow, and the tactile nature of wood. Made from from solid, end grain wood blocks cut on a 10-degree angle, the Wedge can be arranged in multiple configurations for a dramatic feature area in your space.
To view these wooden masterpieces in person, visit the Divine Flooring showrooms, or go online to see their patterned hardwoods at play in homes across America.
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