You chose your floor? Done deal! Or not? For many floors, you'll have other decisions to make, especially concerning the placement. And that's exactly where the herringbone floor pops up. In this article, you discover if a herringbone floor fits your  style, what the (dis)advantages are and many other tips, tricks and information.

<h2>What is a herringbone floor?</h2><p>A herringbone floor is nothing more than a floor, <strong>placed in a herringbone pattern</strong>. It's one of the oldest ways of flooring.</p><p>When you choose a herringbone pattern, you choose <strong>class and elegance</strong>. Timeless? Check! Stylish? Double check!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>What's the difference between a herringbone floor and a Hungarian point floor?</h3><p>Herringbone probably sounds familiar to you, but have you heard about a <strong>Hungarian point floor </strong>(also known as 'Chevron) before? The difference between these two is small, which might cause confusion from time to time.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Which materials allow a herringbone pattern?</h2><p>Herringbone patterns are often related to <strong>wooden, parquet floors</strong>. Nothing strange about that, because the pattern is mostly popular when it comes to wooden floors, but <strong>vinyl, laminate and pvc floors</strong> too allow the pattern (herringbone or Chevron). Even (elongated) <strong>tiles</strong> can be placed using this pattern, which gives them a serious upgrade.</p><p>The big difference? The price.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Why would you choose a herringbone floor?</h2><p>You probably already expected it, but it's true: this floor too has advantages and disadvantages (although the benefits are much more important). A list to help you out:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Advantages</h3><ul><li>A herringbone floor is <strong>stylish, timeless and elegant.</strong></li><li>You have many opportunities concerning <strong>the colour and materials.</strong></li><li>A herringbone floor fits <strong>every interior style</strong> and every room.</li></ul><h3>Disadvantages</h3><ul><li>A herringbone floor is <strong>more expensive</strong>, especially because the installation is time consuming.</li></ul>

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<blockquote><p><strong>And you, would you opt for a herringbone floor? We do!</strong></p></blockquote>

The floor makes or breaks the atmosphere in your interior. Whether you choose a cast floor or parquet, small or large tiles: the perfect floor for your home exists. Every floor has its benefits: you choose.

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What comes to your mind when you think about wall covering? Chances are you will get stuck with paint and wallpaper. But did you know you can go wild with other materials, such as wood, leather and textile? Be inspired by these unique wall covering ideas and choose your favourite!

<h2>Under the weather? Choose leather!</h2><p>When you choose leather to cover your wall, you create a <strong>cool, robust appearance</strong>. On top of that, leather breaths luxury. Keep in mind these two tips when experimenting with leather:</p><ul><li><strong>Less is more.&nbsp;</strong>When integrating leather in your interior, this is the tag line you should keep in mind. Leather is rather heavy (figuratively), so make sure you don’t exaggerate.</li><li><strong>The right colour.&nbsp;</strong>Consider different colours. Leather is at its prettiest in dark colours, and available in all kinds of black, brown and grey. But when you dare to go for leather, why not choosing deep blue or dark green?</li></ul>

<h2>Why not wood?</h2><p>Maybe wooden wall covering gives you nothing but Swiss chalet vibes. Let’s change that idea forever! A wooden wall fits every interior style, <strong>from rural to hypermodern</strong>. When you go for wood, there will be 3 choices to make: the colour, the wood type and the orientation (sounds intelligent, doesn’t it?)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>The colour.&nbsp;</strong>Wood is wonderful in its natural colour, but if you don’t like the natural character, all you need is a paintbrush and your favourite colour to lighten it up!</li><li><strong>The wood type.&nbsp;</strong>Several types of wood can be used to cover your wall. Wood scaffolding, for example, gives your interior an aged outdoor look.</li><li><strong>The orientation.&nbsp;</strong>You can have wood installed in every possible direction. Horizontal of vertical are popular, but a herringbone pattern can be nice too.</li></ul>

<h2>Textile take over</h2><p>Our favourite in the category ‘original wall covering’? Textile! Textile gives your wall <strong>more depth and texture and it adds instant cosiness</strong> to your living room or bedroom. Even a small part of your wall covered in textile can be the eyecatcher you needed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><blockquote><p>Not every fabric is as appropriate to cover your wall. Velvet is the perfect choice when you like <strong>luxury and a cosy atmosphere</strong>. Moreover, velvet is beautiful in every possible colour.</p></blockquote>

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