Herringbone & Chevron
Give your space a refined touch with the classic appeal of chevron or herringbone floors. Carpet Court’s collection includes solid and engineered timber options in light, medium, and dark shades, finished in matte, for a refined look that performs well in high and moderate use spaces.
Add Character to Your Home with Herringbone and Chevron Flooring
Looking to add timeless charm and sophistication to your home? Herringbone and chevron patterns are celebrated for their ability to transform spaces with their intricate designs. These styles, inspired by traditional parquet, have become a popular flooring solution in homes across Australia.
At Carpet Court, we offer a diverse range of chevron and herringbone flooring options crafted from premium materials to suit every taste. Trust Carpet Court to deliver quality and style that will stand the test of time.
Comparing Herringbone and Chevron Flooring Styles
Herringbone and chevron flooring are both inspired by parquetry, but their distinct patterns create unique visual effects. Understanding their differences helps you decide which style best suits your home.
- Herringbone Pattern: This classic design features a broken zig-zag pattern, offering a timeless and versatile look. It’s ideal for adding subtle texture and works well in both traditional and modern spaces.
- Chevron Pattern: Known for its sharp, continuous V-shape, the chevron pattern delivers a bold, eye-catching statement. It’s perfect for creating a focal point in larger rooms.
While herringbone is often easier to install due to its staggered layout, chevron requires precise alignment for its seamless effect. Both styles bring elegance, but their complexity and visual impact vary.
The Herringbone and Chevron Installation Process
Installing herringbone and chevron flooring is a precise art that starts with proper subfloor preparation. Whether you opt for tongue & groove or floating floors, the arrangement of each plank requires meticulous attention to detail to achieve that flawless finish.
While DIY installation might seem tempting, the complexity of these patterns often calls for professional expertise. At Carpet Court, our skilled team guarantees every detail is perfect, from the first plank to the last. Trust us to handle the installation method so you can enjoy stunning results without the stress.
Best Spaces for Herringbone and Chevron Flooring Designs
Herringbone and chevron flooring are perfect for creating standout masterpieces in your home. Their versatility allows them to enhance both modern and classic interior design styles, while their durability makes them ideal for high-traffic areas.
- Living rooms: Add elegance and warmth to your main gathering space.
- Hallways: Create a striking first impression with patterns that elongate the space.
- Kitchens: Combine style and practicality in one of the busiest areas of your home.
- Bedrooms: Bring a touch of sophistication and comfort underfoot.
- Dining rooms: Elevate formal spaces with timeless, eye-catching patterns.
Herringbone can make rooms feel wider, while chevron’s sharp lines draw the eye forward, making spaces appear longer. Transform your home with these timeless designs.
Herringbone and Chevron Flooring Benefits and Drawbacks
Both herringbone and chevron offer beautiful flooring options but have different strengths. Herringbone's staggered design provides a classic, less busy feel. It can make rooms look wider. Chevron's sharp V pattern creates a bold statement, adding length to a room. Think about the look you want.
Here's a quick look at the pros and cons:
Herringbone:
- Pros: Timeless appeal, versatile, often easier to install.
- Cons: Can be less visually striking than chevron.
Chevron:
- Pros: Eye-catching, dramatic, adds a sense of movement.
- Cons: More complex installation, might be overwhelming in small spaces.
For practicality, both are hard wearing when you select a quality product with a good wear layer. The best flooring option depends on your style and space. We can help you decide which is right for your home.
Best Flooring Materials for Herringbone and Chevron Patterns
At Carpet Court, we offer beautiful and practical timber wood flooring options for your herringbone and chevron designs. Solid timber flooring brings classic elegance and can last for generations. Engineered timber flooring offers similar beauty at a more affordable price point.
Engineered oak is a popular choice, combining the appeal of European oak flooring with enhanced stability. Our solid chevron and oak timber flooring options provide a premium feel. Both are suitable for most living areas.
We also have hard-wearing herringbone and chevron laminate flooring. This is a budget-friendly option that still provides the desired look.
Budgeting for Herringbone and Chevron Flooring
The cost of herringbone and chevron flooring varies depending on materials, installation complexity, and room size. Herringbone tends to be more budget-friendly due to its simpler installation, while chevron’s precise alignment often comes with a higher price tag.
Materials like solid timber or engineered oak also influence the overall cost, but they offer long-term value and durability. At Carpet Court, we provide transparent pricing and expert advice to help you stay within budget. Book a free measure and quote today to get a clear picture of your investment.
Popular Colours and Finishes at Carpet Court
At Carpet Court, our high-quality Australian floorboards come in a wide range of colours and finishes. Light, medium, and dark oak timber shades are available in warm and cool tones.
A matte finish is a stylish option for both herringbone timber flooring and chevron patterns. It adds a touch of sophistication and hides minor scratches. Consider your home décor trends, lighting, and personal style when selecting your flooring.
Whether you're after genuine oak herringbone, engineered chevron, or another style, we have options for both high and moderate use. Our team can help you find the perfect colour and finish to complement your home.
Browse Our Full Range of Flooring Solutions
At Carpet Court, we offer an extensive selection of high-quality flooring, including timber flooring, laminate flooring, and vinyl plank flooring. Whether you’re in Sydney in NSW, Brisbane in QLD, or anywhere across Australia, our 200+ locally owned stores are here to help.
Visit your nearest showroom for personalised advice, or browse our range online. With options to suit every style and budget, plus the assurance of a reliable warranty, we make it easy to find the perfect flooring for your home. Start your journey with Carpet Court today and find out why we’re Australia’s trusted flooring experts.
What is chevron flooring?
Chevron flooring is a visually distinctive style of flooring which follows a V-shape pattern. The Chevron style originates from the type of flooring known as parquetry, where the design is created using many narrow pieces of timber, ceramics or even pavers. The specific pattern is created by laying the individual pieces in right-angled rows forming straight lines of zigzag shapes with overlapping edges. Historically, beautiful chevron-style floors and have been meticulously designed using richly textured timbers such as oak, cherry, mahogany and walnut.
Along with the similar herringbone flooring style seen in Carpet Court’s Masterpieces collection, the striking chevron design features in seven vibrant colours and textures. In contrast to the original parquetry floors meticulously created piece by piece in bygone eras, Masterpieces planks in the chevron and herringbone flooring designs click and lock together using the patented ‘Uniclic’ system to float above the subfloor.
What is the difference between chevron flooring and herringbone flooring?
In the Masterpieces laminate flooring collection, the Natural Chevron and Natural Herringbone floors are similar colours. The difference is in the pattern, which is clearly visible when you compare the two. Herringbone ends are cut to a square set at 90-degree angles, whereas chevron ends are cut to a triangular shape, creating a different look to herringbone. Both create beautiful floors with unique composition. To compare the two call in to your local Carpet Court store where the friendly team will be happy to point out the differences.
How to lay chevron flooring?
Larger, wider planks than traditionally used in parquetry flooring are used in chevron and herringbone flooring, making it much quicker and easier to install than the original floors. Chevron and herringbone planks are 1200mm long, 300mm wide and 8mm thick. They can be laid using the Uniclic system as a DIY project by confident handypersons. Alternatively, your stunning new herringbone and chevron flooring can be laid for you by Carpet Court’s experienced installers.
The pattern is made by working from the centre of the room outwards in precise lines. In order to achieve a perfect finish with the chevron or the herringbone designs it is important to closely follow step by step instructions if doing it yourself, or take the easy solution and use the professional layers from Carpet Court.
Why choose chevron flooring?
Timeless and elegant, chevron flooring makes a strong statement with its vibrant, patterned design in richly textured woodgrain tones. Colour variations, light and dark tones and the natural timber permutations are clearly visible in the Masterpieces chevron and herringbone flooring. The hardwearing laminate flooring is both durable, easy-care and has distinctive and luxurious appeal.
Choosing chevron laminate flooring for your home is an investment in the value of your property if you are planning to sell. This style of flooring adds significant visual impact to the overall aesthetic and ambience in the room. It provides a unique look, adding a sophisticated point of difference to your home over competing properties on the market.
Floating floors can be laid over some existing flooring, making the transition from your existing old and worn floors to fresh and beautiful chevron floors quick, easy and affordable.
Does chevron flooring make the room look bigger?
It certainly does. You can easily create the illusion of greater space in the room by choosing which direction to run the vertical line patterns in your chevron flooring. In fact, if you want to make your rooms look bigger chevron floating floors are a fantastic choice.
Create a sense of more width or length in a small room by laying the laminate planks in line with the longest dimensions of the room, as your eyes naturally follow the direction of the pattern.
Chevron flooring colours are generally mid to light shades of woodgrain tones, with the darkest being Noyer. Lighter colours naturally provide a feeling of openness and space in a room, so choose from Boho, Chic, Cream or Natural to create fresh, light flooring or Grey for a modern aesthetic. After Noyer, Classic is the colour with slightly darker grains flowing through mid-brown planks.
Chevron and Herringbone are mid-tone colours with lovely warmth and contrasting light and darker shades. Both products will enhance the sense of space in any room.
How to order chevron flooring online at Carpet Court?
Carpet Court are Australia’s largest flooring retailer with a huge range of flooring options. There are over 200 locally owned and operated Carpet Court stores located right around the country, so there is sure to be one not far from you.
Featuring fabulous showrooms with an endless display of beautiful carpets, all types of floating floors and window furnishings, a visit to your local Carpet Court store is a worthwhile experience, especially as you can chat with the friendly and knowledgeable staff about your home and lifestyle to determine the right flooring for you.
If you’ve decided that chevron flooring or herringbone flooring are perfect for your home, you don’t need to visit the store. You can simply use the handy online form here to book a free measure and quote and a member of your local Carpet Court store will visit your home at a convenient time for you. Of course, if the online room size estimator (small 3 x 3m, medium 3.5 x 4.5m or large 4.5 x 6.5m) is close to your room size you can go ahead and add the beautiful chevron or herringbone flooring to your online shopping cart.