Rich, dark, Jacobean oak in an herringbone parquet layout | Balham SW17
This rich, dark Jacobean oak herringbone parquet project took place across the two upper floors of this beautiful Victorian terrace in the Heaver Estate Conservation area in Balham. The oversized herringbone parquet blocks were framed by a single row border with mitred corners. The first floor part of the project included two large bedrooms and a long hallway and a set of steps leading up to the second floor. The second floor project included another large hallway and two further large bedrooms with another set of steps leading to a mezzanine space. This exclusive estate in South West London features large period homes with ornate Victorian architecture, spacious rooms and beautiful gardens. A perfect setting for a rich dark Jacobean oak parquet.
The rich, dark Jacobean colour is very similar to Walnut but even slightly darker. The oak parquet boards come pre-stained with the dark Jacobean stain. The history of ‘Jacobean’ relates to the period of King James I (1603–25) and the beautifully crafted dark brown carved oak furniture that characterised this period.
The grand hallways are very intricate with lots of corners and door frames providing nice opportunities for some special floor features. We crafted a single row parquet border around the door frames using mitred corners for a precise finish. From the first starting blocks, we laid the oversized herringbone parquet with an even layout maintaining good symmetry. The original skirting boards were undercut to preserve the original features, the new floor fitted neatly underneath.
Uniquely on this project the herringbone parquet runs onto the steps too for maximum continuity. Also in support of continuity of design, the single row parquet border continued on the steps. The treads of the steps were meticulously matched to the risers and the joins and grains were carefully matched. And of course, the focus on good symmetry and layout continued on the steps.
The team of Fin Wood craftsmen worked hard to achieve the customer's design brief of maximum continuity of the herringbone parquet. The customers were very happy with their desired outcome.
The rich, dark Jacobean colour is very similar to Walnut but even slightly darker. The oak parquet boards come pre-stained with the dark Jacobean stain. The history of ‘Jacobean’ relates to the period of King James I (1603–25) and the beautifully crafted dark brown carved oak furniture that characterised this period.
The grand hallways are very intricate with lots of corners and door frames providing nice opportunities for some special floor features. We crafted a single row parquet border around the door frames using mitred corners for a precise finish. From the first starting blocks, we laid the oversized herringbone parquet with an even layout maintaining good symmetry. The original skirting boards were undercut to preserve the original features, the new floor fitted neatly underneath.
Uniquely on this project the herringbone parquet runs onto the steps too for maximum continuity. Also in support of continuity of design, the single row parquet border continued on the steps. The treads of the steps were meticulously matched to the risers and the joins and grains were carefully matched. And of course, the focus on good symmetry and layout continued on the steps.
The team of Fin Wood craftsmen worked hard to achieve the customer's design brief of maximum continuity of the herringbone parquet. The customers were very happy with their desired outcome.
Project Year: 2023
Project Cost: £10,001 - £25,000
Country: United Kingdom
