Perfect Parquet
Meena McDonald considers the benefits and beauty of different styles of parquet flooring
Inspired by 16th century French design, parquet is a versatile pattern with a rich heritage that can work in classic and contemporary spaces within any home.
Its sophisticated and elegant design has certainly stood the test of time and you can now choose from textured hand-crafted woods or cool and contemporary stones for your flooring.
Amtico parquet
Amtico has a versatile collection of parquet floors with timeless designs, combining sizes and colours so there is something for everyone. Here are a few examples of their eclectic range:
Block parquet
A modern but authentic update to parquet that offers stunning simplicity using a single shape. Block parquet has been expertly balanced to offer versatility across products as well as laying options.
French weave
From a foundation of parquetry, Amtico have adapted classic wood floor geometry for modern day use. French weave is a crafted, woven pattern with the strength and balance for larger spaces.
Woven
Woven is a fresh take on a traditional parquet design with its angular geometric pattern and interwoven shapes. The sharp angles and twisted weaves look stunning in a single colour. When used in multiple tones it is possible to create a decorative and striking pattern.
Pleat
Pleat is beautiful in its simplicity, yet elevated by its perfectly precise angles and neatly balanced design. The brilliance of pleat parquet is that for such a seemingly simple design, there is so much opportunity to create something truly unusual and unique for your floor.
Laying patterns
Once you have selected your parquet design you can use Amtico’s distinctive laying pattern templates and designs to add character and bring your style to life to create a floor that delivers real impact. You can experiment with colours, products and patterns to create flooring that’s perfect for your space.
Karndean parquet
Karndean also have a premium collection of parquet flooring which brings the natural beauty of real wood to life.
Through meticulous attention to detail and careful selection of some of the most beautiful and inspiring natural oak wood, the Karndean parquet collection includes their most intricate designs and realistic embosses. Each piece is handcrafted to reflect the unique grains and textures of natural wood, but unlike real wood, they’re able to design a parquet floor that’s not only attractive and realistic, but is also practical for modern day living.
Parquet really does lend itself to any space in your home, creating a striking entrance hallway, a charming and comfortable bedroom floor or a more practical and hard-wearing kitchen floor.
To view Gainsborough Flooring’s extensive range come along to our showroom and we can talk you through all the choices. If you’d prefer to view samples from the comfort of your own home and see what they would look like in situ, then we can arrange that too!
Contact us on 01772 250682 or email: vicky@gainsboroughflooring.co.uk. You can find out more about our range of flooring by visiting our website at: gainsboroughflooring.co.uk
