It is a rare occasion that I come across hardwood floors I don’t like, but there is a common trait among those I do love. Herringbone style hardwood floors are a classic choice that can be used in many different types of decor. Personally speaking, I love very dark hardwood stains in a herringbone setting. They provide the perfect contrast and chic backdrop to any color or texture in any home.  As you can see from the images below, herringbone floors add automatic life to a room through subtle pattern, dimension, and design.

 

A light stained herringbone floor in this timeless library. Photo source: Elle Decor

A timeless wood stained herringbone hardwood is the perfect contrast in this white and stainless kitchen. Photo source: AD

Wider plank herringbone floors set-off this white kitchen with exceptional marble subway backsplash. Photo source: House Beautiful 

Caroline Herrera Baez’s beautiful home with herringbone floors of multiple shades. Photo source: Elle Decor

Notice how the herringbone is just placed within the hallway and the remainder of the room is traditionally horizontal. This is common in many homes. A little bit of herringbone goes a long way.

A hague blue room is made more architecturally interesting with these rich herringbone hardwoods.

Kelly Wearstler loves to go over the top with her mid-century modern perfection. No exceptions when it comes to her black and white herringbone floors in this black, white, and gold room. Photo source: AD

A simple and stunning bathroom full of contrast and dark herringbone floors. Photo source: Elle Decor

Nate Berkus designed this hallway that sheds light on the true beauty of light stained wide plank hardwood.

The green walls are phenomenal backdrop for these wooden antiques and herringbone hardwoods. Photo source: AD

A more modern flair of furniture in this eclectic space. Photo source: Elle Decor

Chic herringbone floors in this light open space in the LA home of Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen. Photo source: AD