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Flooring Case Studies & Fitted Projects

Herringbone, chevron, Versailles panels and oak planks in real rooms: on site while they go down, and finished with the furniture back in.

On site

Fitted floors, photographed on site

Floors from our range as they go down: Versailles panels and a framed chevron in a loft conversion, and a herringbone hallway ready for decorating. Pattern, tone and detail, before the furniture hides them.

Loft conversion with dark oak Versailles parquet panels and a light oak chevron floor with a border, during fitting
Loft conversion · on siteVersailles panels meet a framed chevronDark oak Versailles panels on the lower level, a light oak chevron with a border on the raised floor. Photographed while the step was still being finished.Versailles panels Chevron parquet
Light oak chevron runner framed by a border, with straight oak planks either side, in a loft
Loft · chevron runnerA chevron runner framed by a borderA central chevron band inside a border, straight oak planks either side. The point of the chevron leads the eye down the room to the window.Chevron parquet Herringbone vs chevron
Golden oak herringbone floor freshly laid in a hallway, running from the front door
Hallway · just laidHerringbone hallway, ready for decoratingGolden oak herringbone laid from the front door through the hall, before the walls were redecorated.Herringbone parquet Hallway flooring guide
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Project studies

Case studies built around finished rooms

Seven finished rooms, from light laminate to parquet blocks. Each card links to the floors behind the look.

From project to your floor

How to use these flooring case studies

A finished room shows what a sample cannot: how the tone sits with daylight, how a pattern runs through a doorway and how wide boards read in a long space. Start with the look you like, then follow the links to the floors, the fitting guides and the room advice behind it.

The patterns in these projects

Herringbone

Rectangular blocks laid at right angles in a zigzag. The classic choice for hallways and living rooms, in engineered or solid oak.

Herringbone parquet All herringbone floors What herringbone costs
Chevron

Blocks cut at an angle so the ends meet in a clean point. Reads as a strong arrow along a room, as in the loft runner above.

Chevron parquet Herringbone vs chevron
Versailles panels

Square panels with an interlaced pattern, the classic French parquet. Gives a large room structure and a formal finish.

Versailles panels All parquet
Planks and blocks

Straight engineered or solid oak planks, and solid parquet blocks for a pattern laid block by block.

Engineered wood Solid wood Solid blocks

Floors by room

From sample to fitted floor

  1. 01Order samples

    See the tone in your own light. Samples cost £1.99 each, up to two per floor.

    Order samples
  2. 02Check the subfloor

    Level, dry and sound comes first. Then the right underlay for your floor and heating.

    Subfloor guide Underlay guide
  3. 03Pallet delivery

    Orders of 2 boxes and above arrive kerbside on a pallet, stacked, wrapped and strapped.

    See how we pack Areas we deliver to
  4. 04Fit and care

    Step-by-step fitting guides for engineered and solid oak, and how to keep the finish looking right.

    Engineered fitting Solid oak fitting Care guide

Questions about these projects

Can I order a sample of a floor shown here?

Yes. Most floors in these projects link straight to their collection, and every floor can be sampled: samples cost £1.99 each, up to two per floor.

Herringbone or chevron for a long room?

Both add direction. Chevron forms one clean arrow, herringbone a softer zigzag. Laid along the length of the room, either leads the eye to the far end. The herringbone vs chevron guide compares block sizes, waste and cost.

Engineered or solid oak for a project like these?

Engineered oak suits underfloor heating and most subfloors; solid oak can be sanded more often over its life. The solid vs engineered guide sets out the trade offs.

How is a pallet order delivered?

Orders of 2 boxes and above are palletised and delivered kerbside by a third-party pallet courier. Charges by postcode and access notes are on Delivery & Returns.

Do you supply fitters, builders and designers?

Yes, through a trade account with trade pricing and project support. See Trade.

Found your look?Shop every floor in one place, or start with the full range of oak, parquet, laminate and tiles.
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