I have always loved this look. I screams Parisian to me, though I don't know why. I've just bought a new build so have to do all the flooring and my current dilemma is whether or not to do just the entrance and hallway or the whole ground floor in herringbone. Maybe that's a poll question later! :)

Hi Barney, That sounds fab and I'm sure it will look beautiful. Just a quick comment on parquet / herringbone tiles after some recent experience on our renovation project, you probably know this already but I didn't and it ended up as quite an expensive learning for us; cutting tiles to a herringbone pattern is super time consuming! No problem if you get a fixed price upfront or are doing it yourself but having just had our new walk in shower tiled (2m x 1m) in a herringbone pattern I was astounded by how long it took and the complexity of all the 45 degree cuts! It looks stunning but I selected the tiles and pattern with aesthetics in mind and definitely with no comprehension of the cost implications :) Best wishes, Claire

Hello, We laid Karndean down everywhere in our previous house, and loved it. Definitely recommend! I agree with you, I prefer the Glacier Oak and I also think it looks nice in the herringbone layout. Below is a picture I found on the Internet, sorry it isn't great quality - of the glacier oak. And another one of this style floor but by another brand: I also found one of the Mountain Oak: I don't know if these help, but I definitely love the herringbone layout. And I agree with you about glacier oak, but I do recommend you Google it or search on social media, people have uploaded pictures of Karndean laid in their homes. This means you can see exactly what it looks like in a big space. Karndean are on Houzz too - https://www.houzz.co.uk/pro/karndeandesignflooring/karndean-designflooring I hope this helps. Good luck!

I love a herringbone or chevron floor. Herringbones are good for making the room feel bigger as you’re eyes are drawn to the V rather than the end of the plank. Also good in kitchens as often there is very little pattern but maybe you have more in the dining area? What flooring is in the living room or hall? having said that I’m having the same debate myself. I’m putting Karndean down in my sons room and debating whether he’s worth the extra installation cost 😂