The herringbone is a lining pattern that can be used in virtually any room in your home – this name is inspired by the skeleton of the herring fish, as the shape is similar.
In addition to being beautiful, it is a versatile flooring (or cladding) pattern – it can be used on the floor or walls, using materials such as hardwood, ceramic tiles or even porcelain. If you are renovating or building a property and are looking for a flooring option to add charm to the rooms, this can be a good choice. In this post, we’ll talk a little about the possibilities of using herringbone in projects.
What Is the Herringbone Pattern?
In general terms, herringbone is nothing more than placing the flooring pieces or tiles one by one in an L-shape, resembling a herringbone. Each piece points to one side, diagonally, fitting together. The pieces are rectangular, with a thinner shape, so you can get the desired effect.
Where Can Herringbone Pattern Flooring It Be Used?
As we said, in practically every room in the house, everything is a matter of choosing the ideal finishes. For damp areas, such as a bathroom, kitchen or laundry, suitable materials for these rooms, such as ceramic or porcelain, are recommended. A good idea to use the herringbone pattern in the bathroom or kitchen is to choose a single wall or a demarcated area for it. This way, you can create a composition with the material used on the floor and other walls (which can be a flooring with larger boards, thus requiring less grout).
Flooring Colors and Effects
Since this is a cladding pattern where the pieces are assembled one by one, you can play with colors. You can make a gradient with ceramic or porcelain pieces, for example. Good neutral options are gradations from white to gray or even white to black. If you prefer a single-color coating, you can choose to make a point of color in the room, with a wall of turquoise, pink or the color you prefer.
As for floorings that resemble wood, it is also possible to alternate between lighter and darker tones, which can give a more rustic/boho feel to the environment.
Herringbone Flooring in Vancouver – BC Floors Company
Like the idea and would like a herringbone floor or wall at home? Talk to us at BC Floors and we can help you both in choosing the ideal materials for your property.