At One Stop Flooring, we offer an extensive selection of parquet flooring for homeowners, renovators, developers, designers, and commercial customers looking for more than a standard straight-plank floor. Choose from classic herringbone flooring, contemporary parquet styles, engineered wood designs, solid oak options and a wide variety of shades and finishes.

Whether you want warm natural oak for a period property, pale engineered herringbone for a modern open-plan home or a dramatic darker parquet floor for a commercial interior, our experienced flooring specialists 

What Is Parquet Flooring?

Parquet flooring is a flooring style in which smaller wood blocks or planks are laid in a repeating geometric pattern rather than in conventional parallel rows.

One of the best-known parquet designs is herringbone flooring. Rectangular pieces are positioned at right angles to one another, creating a staggered zigzag effect. Another popular option is chevron flooring, where the ends of the boards are cut at an angle so that they meet to form a continuous V-shaped design.

Although the words parquet and herringbone are sometimes used interchangeably, herringbone is actually one particular type of parquet pattern.

Modern parquet flooring is available in both solid wood and engineered wood constructions, giving customers more flexibility when choosing flooring to suit their property's individual requirements.

Herringbone vs Chevron Parquet Flooring

Both herringbone and chevron create attractive zigzag-inspired designs, but they're constructed differently.

With herringbone flooring, rectangular boards meet at approximately 90-degree angles. This creates the familiar broken zigzag, or staggered, pattern associated with traditional parquet floors.

With chevron flooring, the ends of each plank are cut at an angle and meet to create a continuous point. The resulting V-shaped pattern often feels more streamlined and symmetrical.

Which is better?

There is no single answer. Herringbone tends to provide a classic, detailed appearance, while chevron can create a particularly strong architectural effect.

The best option depends on your room proportions, property style, chosen timber, and the overall look you want to achieve.

Engineered Parquet Flooring or Solid Wood Parquet?

Solid wood parquet is manufactured from solid pieces of hardwood. It offers authentic traditional construction and can last for many years when installed and maintained correctly.

Engineered wood parquet has a genuine wood surface layer supported by additional layers beneath it. Its construction provides greater dimensional stability than conventional solid timber, helping it cope with environmental changes.

This makes engineered parquet particularly useful in modern properties and certain installations with compatible underfloor heating systems.

Both options provide the appearance and texture of genuine timber, so the choice usually comes down to the installation environment, subfloor, heating system, desired finish, and budget.

Where Does Parquet Flooring Work Best?

Parquet flooring makes an impact almost anywhere, but it is particularly effective in rooms where the floor forms a major part of the interior design.

Living Rooms

Parquet can make a living room feel warmer, more sophisticated and more considered. Natural oak herringbone works particularly well with both contemporary and traditional furniture.

Hallways and Entrances

A herringbone or parquet floor creates an impressive first impression. The pattern can also help draw the eye through a hallway and into the rest of the property.

Dining Rooms

Wood parquet flooring provides an elegant backdrop for dining furniture while introducing natural warmth and texture.

Open-Plan Spaces

In larger kitchen, dining and living spaces, parquet can create a continuous design feature that ties different areas together.

When considering any genuine wood product for kitchens or other areas where moisture is possible, however, check the specific product’s suitability before ordering.

Bedrooms

A softer natural oak parquet floor can create a calm, high-quality finish while providing an attractive alternative to carpet.

Offices and Commercial Interiors

Parquet is not limited to homes. Carefully selected products can also work extremely well in offices, boutiques, hospitality spaces, receptions and other commercial environments where appearance matters.

Who Can Benefit from Our Parquet Flooring Services?

Our specialist parquet flooring range is suitable for a wide variety of customers and projects, including:

• homeowners renovating individual rooms
• customers refurbishing an entire property
• period-property renovations
• contemporary apartments
• new-build houses
• home extensions
• loft and property conversions
• landlords and property investors
• interior designers
• architects and specifiers
• builders and developers
• offices and workplaces
• boutiques and retail premises
• hospitality and customer-facing commercial interiors

Parquet is especially appealing to customers who want their flooring to contribute to a room's design rather than simply provide a neutral surface.

Benefits of Choosing Parquet Flooring

One of parquet’s biggest advantages is its ability to combine practical flooring with decorative design.

Timeless appearance

Parquet patterns have been used for generations and still feature heavily in modern interior design. This makes them less dependent on short-lived flooring trends.

Natural character

With real wood parquet, every piece has its own grain, tones and natural markings, helping create a floor with genuine individuality.

Extensive design choice

Different patterns, timber species, widths, colours, grades and finishes provide enormous scope for creating a personalised floor.

Suitable for traditional and contemporary interiors

Natural oak herringbone can look just as appropriate in a Victorian home as it does in a minimalist new-build apartment.

Potential for long-term renovation

Depending on the construction and thickness of the chosen product, many real wood floors can be professionally sanded or refinished as they age.

Premium appearance

The added detail of parquet patterns can give a room a distinctive, carefully designed finish.