Flooring trends come and go, but parquet remains a timeless choice for good reason; when comprised of quality wood, this design, originating in 17th-century France, is chic and effortless in traditional and modern homes alike.
Zooey Deschanel is certainly on board, after posting a video of her cat rolling around her parquet floors on her Instagram page.
In the footage, we get glimpses of how well the natural wood pairs with her velvety pink dining chairs (just like these from Wayfair) and gold-accented white cabinets. The subtle pattern creates dimension without distraction, and design experts agree that this wood flooring idea will never go out of style.
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We love the unique style of ecological piece, perfect for practical and artistic use. It'll impress in every space, but looks best in a room with parquet floors.
Made from natural Acacia wood and cork, this set of four coasters nests into each other when not in use and would work perfectly for little matching trinket trays.
These wooden trays look beautiful atop every coffee table, console, or countertop. It's the perfect place to store accessories in any living room.
According to Liam Cleverdon, flooring trends expert at Flooring King, parquet's appeal lies in its durability as well as its simplicity. This makes it one of the best wooden floor ideas for a living room, holding the same charm in a modern home as it does in a French country palace.
'Parquet is a wood flooring assembled by arranging slats in various repeating patterns,' he explains. 'It’s a popular category as it’s structurally durable, parquet is a hardwood, meaning it has many of the same pros as solid hardwood flooring. Installation is fairly simple but time-consuming, requiring stapling and gluing the parquet to the subfloor.'
Customization is also one of the perks of parquet floors; opt for a lighter wood, like Zooey's, or a darker one for a moodier space.
'Style-wise, parquet is similar to herringbone and chevron flooring, with all three categories offering a unique take on traditional flooring,' Liam says. 'Parquet flooring is an effective way of improving aesthetics in any room and comes in a wide variety of patterns and colors, offering greater freedom over the look of a specific room.'
He continues, 'This type of flooring has an elegant and timeless look, creating a sense of sophistication and offering designers a flooring type that will remain trendy. The versatility it offers in terms of design and pattern means there are various ways these floors can be styled, which is a big draw for designers.'
To complement parquet floors, try adding a wood tray, like this one from Wayfair, to your coffee table. It's the perfect accent, whether you have parquet flooring or not.
