Pattern Play
neglecting the right choice of flooring can be a costly mistake – not only does it set the tone for everything else that will come to live in a space, it is not easy to go back once it is done.and while the option to play it safe might be tempting, nothing ventured, nothing gained – and patterned hardwood flooring is always a win-win. ‘Floor patterns in wood add texture and intrigue to otherwise still and monochromatic setups,’ says nick gluckman, founder of oggie Flooring, which specialises in a variety of classic and innovative patterns. herringbone (pictured above) and chevron [1] are more widely used examples but, in larger spaces, more intricate arrangements such as Versailles [2] and braid [3] have a near regal effect underfoot. ‘Pattern adds interest without dominating a room. It is one of the things we love about wood as a material,’ he says. 8 oggieflooring.com
‘Incorporating hardwood patterning into a roomscape introduces an architectural quality to the space, allowing the floor to become a statement in itself while providing an intriguing canvas for decorating’
NICK GLUCKMAN, FOUNDER, OGGIE FLOORING