Parquet Laying Patterns: 7 Most Popular Designs

1. Plank

The plank pattern is the simplest parquet design. This type of laying is reliable and practical – the planks are connected on all four sides with interlocking joints.

Using this parquet layout, you can visually adjust room dimensions: laying the planks perpendicular to the entrance wall will elongate the space, while parallel laying will shorten it.

The plank pattern has many variations: straight, with different plank offsets, staggered plank, double plank, triple plank. The classic straight laying suits any interior style. Also, note that this method is the most economical – it requires minimal material waste.

2. Diagonal Plank

To emphasize important interior details or zone the space, it is recommended to use diagonal plank laying – place the boards at a 45° angle. Note that this method increases material consumption by 10–15% compared to regular plank laying. Additionally, diagonal plank is an ideal way to visually expand narrow corridors or elongate square rooms.

3. Christmas Tree

This is one of the most common parquet laying methods – practically a classic of Soviet interiors. In recent years, many owners of modern apartments have categorically rejected this «simple» layout – but we believe it remains a winning choice.

The «Christmas tree» can be laid perpendicular or diagonal to the side walls, and it can be single or double. Note that when laying parquet planks, light falls at different angles – creating an impression that the planks have varying textures.

4. Checkers

The «checkers» pattern is based on squares arranged at 90° to each other. For this layout, the length of one plank must equal the sum of the widths of several planks. To make the design more interesting, use wood from two different species.

This pattern is laid parallel to the walls or diagonally. Large patterns are not recommended for small rooms, as they can visually make the space even smaller.

5. Squares with Offset

The basis of this pattern is the «checkers» design, with the difference being that the squares are offset and space is created for additional elements. Usually, two types of wood are used in this layout – such parquet looks strikingly elegant. If you want to merge spaces, use planks with a less pronounced radial texture for laying. To make the floor more vibrant, choose a clear and dense wood pattern.

6. Basketweave

The «basketweave» pattern is based on interlaced pairs or groups of parquet planks. Use different wood species – in various color combinations, you can get lost. Remember that the vertical plank length must equal the sum of the horizontal row plank widths. This design brings balance to a room, and many variations of the «basketweave» pattern will make the floor an engaging, integral part of the interior.

7. Rhombus

The «rhombus» pattern is quite complex to execute. The planks are laid at a 45° angle, without cutting, which means a significant material waste is unavoidable. Use several wood types to achieve interesting effects – for example, using diagonal laying, you can create a 3D effect. This pattern is also called «Sheeretov» in Russia: the geometric design was traditionally used in various details of Russian palace architecture – it looks refined and noble.

There Are No Limits to Imagination

There are countless parquet laying options, and each pattern can be modified to create new designs. Of course, the more complex the layout, the more material will be needed for its implementation. However, the beauty and originality of the floor are worth it. Combine different wood species, invent patterns – let your imagination run free.