Parquet and its luxurious history
In 17th century France, parquet was used as a cheaper and easier alternative to the grandeur of marble flooring. Soon, Parquet de Versailles flooring became typical in the grand formal rooms of French castles. Shortly after, it could be found in many European homes. Since then, parquet has become popular worldwide where patterns can vary from the simple designs of herringbone to more intricate and extravagant designs, such as D’Aremberg. Although it was traditionally installed in White European Oak, today it can be found in a variety of species or stained to suit your style. Often viewed as the most luxurious style of timber flooring, our expertise and precision in this craft are on full show during installation of your new parquetry. After all, it is what we do best! Timeless and always in vogue, parquet can last a lifetime and you will be guaranteed of its “wow-factor” when installed in your home.
Why choose parquet?
Who doesn’t want a little piece of luxury in their home? Solid parquet is hard wearing (dependent on species chosen and finish that is applied) and can be restored and finished a number of times meaning that it can last a lifetime - one of its major advantages over engineered flooring alternatives. Once installed, parquetry can undergo a variety of treatments to achieve the look you are after. Due to the nature of the species, White Oak can take on a multitude of colours by staining the timber to match your style. Conversely, we can also lighten darker timbers such as Jarrah or Brushbox to appear more “blonde” through specialised chemical treatments.
Parquetry blocks come in a variety of sizes (260x65mm all the way up to 600x120mm) however it is important to consider the space and aesthetic that you are trying to achieve when choosing block dimension and pattern. The sky’s the limit when considering a parquet floor. Let us help you decide on your new parquet floor and contact us now or check out our gallery below for inspiration!
Walnut Marie Antoinette parquetry.
Spotted Gum Herringbone parquetry
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Timber Species
*please note these are examples of how each species may present and are not a colour control.
