Wooden floors are available in a wide variety of designs and patterns. One of the most common and old types of wooden floors are parquet floors. These floors were very common in people’s homes a long time ago, and when you thought it was obsolete and no one cared for the design and pattern anymore, it might just be making a comeback. Let’s discuss how and why parquet floors are getting popular again.
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What Are Parquet Floors?
Parquet floors are a very futuristic and chic type of patterned wood. It consists of square block-like tiles of wood, which has diagonal lines through the square. The design of parquet flooring is very interesting and it is placed in a mosaic like setting on the floors to give a very chic appearance to the room. It was essentially only available in square tiles, which made the installation process a little time-consuming, but it was all well worth it in the end. It is also not available in a variety of wide planks and they are diagonally placed along with the adjacent plank to give the floors a woven and weaved look. It looks very elegant and the design is so beautiful. It takes a lot of time for the installation team to come up and install this material because it takes a lot of hard work, effort and time.
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3 Main Characteristics Of Parquet Flooring
Now that you know what parquet floors are, let’s talk about some of its characteristics which makes it still modern and the reasons why it is getting popular again.
- It Has A Contemporary Feel And Look To It
Something about parquet floors is very old-school but still elegant and this is why it is making a huge comeback in minimal homes with modern décor.
- The Technique Pays Off In The End
It is such an excellent technique that it has been thriving for centuries. It is definitely a good pair with modern interior décor, and it adds a touch of rustic appeal to it.
In the old days, the planks which were used for the weave technique were only half a foot long, but now the same design can be achieved with a wider and longer plank. This makes the design a lot easier and it cuts the installation time by many a fold.
- The Design Is In Your Hands
You can get creative with the design and choose however you want the parquet floors to turn out in the end. You can go for a crisscross design, a diagonal design, a mosaic-type look, the options are virtually endless.
