Which direction for floor in narrow room?
Linda 61
6 years ago
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minnie101
6 years agoHow wide are the planks as that makes a difference? I think wide planks, as per pic, look good in narrow rooms. Or a herringbone or chevron can make it look wider
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6 years agominnie101
6 years agoI think they might look good along the long wall. This is 10 planks in a narrow room versus your 15 (if my maths is correct!)
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