If herringbone and parquet are your top two hardwood flooring design choices, you might be a bit confused about which option is an ideal fit for your style. Would the interlocking V-shaped wood ...

Herringbone parquet flooring dates back to Ancient Rome, where it was first used in road systems. Over time, this pattern gained popularity in European homes, especially during the Renaissance era.

When you install herringbone parquet flooring, you need to leave an expansion gap along the edges of the room. This gap should be about 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch wide.