Parquet in the interior: types, color choice, installation methods, 70 photos

On the picture the masonry is presented by the herringbone method in dark color to the style of the general interior. Due to the large amount of daylight, the room does not seem gloomy.

Pros and cons

The advantages of parquet on the floor:

• Durability and ease of care (a guarantee of preserving one's appearance for up to one hundred years with proper care without abrasive products);
• The apartment takes on a new meaning (a house with parquet is valued higher);
• Versatility (a wooden floor is suitable for any interior, it is easy to repaint it);
• Natural wood that does not accumulate static energy.

Disadvantages of wooden parquet:

• The price of material and installation (this is one of the most expensive floor finishes; laying cannot be done independently, for example, as a laminate);
• Periodic polishing (the harder the wood species, the easier it is scratched, sometimes you need to polish the floor from scuffs);
• When walking, it makes a noise that can interfere with neighbors from below;
• Unstable to moisture, absorbs odor.

Kinds

Parquet

Wooden planks with a length of 20-50 cm, a width of 4-7 cm and a thickness of 1-2 cm. There are grooves on the sides. The value depends on the thickness of the top layer. The slots on the bottom layer relieve stress from the entire board under stress. There is difficulty in laying and you need to pay attention to the quality of the top coating.

On the picture a combination of a French Christmas tree (piece parquet is used) with a modern interior. Light wood makes the space wider, which is important for modern apartments.

Pronto-parquet is a type of piece parquet with precise grooves, with a thickness of the upper layers of 0.5 cm and covered with layers of varnish. It carries a constant heavy load (public places and stage) and is a universal durable coating.

Modular

Consists of different size modules. The drawing on each module is composed of individual parts of valuable wood and mounted on a wooden base. Stacked faster than piece.

Art

The drawing differs in the way of laying (a geometric pattern is created due to the combination of panels of different sizes and colors). The drawing can be in the form of a border, outlets or an individual drawing.

On the picture an example of how a cover with artistic masonry in the center makes a semantic emphasis on the dining table in the interior of the dining room.

Parquet board

It consists of three layers of wood, the front layer is made exclusively of noble wood (the selected variety of wood affects the final cost of the product).

Color selection

To withstand heavy loads, it is better to choose a solid breed of wood, which also has a high service life, is more resistant to moisture and temperature extremes. The color of the parquet in the interior distinguishes:

• Pink often found and has a low density (beech, pear, alder).
• Yellow is in great demand in different latitudes (teak, olive, iroko).
• Brown has a high density, wood is widely represented all over the world (walnut, kumara, rosewood, merbau, scoop).

On the picture the interior of the bedroom features a modular light parquet, varnished. Such a coating emphasizes aristocracy and without stucco on the ceiling.

White parquet

Gray parquet

Black parquet in the interior

Styling methods

Herringbone

Type of laying piece parquet, which, due to the complexity of the design, holds tight. Here the load is distributed evenly and gaps do not form over time. As an option of the well-known pattern, it can be varied with two types of color or planks of different lengths.

Short flight of stairs (herringbone "French")

It does not give the same durable coating as the previous look, it is more difficult to fit, but it looks unusual and original in the interior.

Deck

Dies are stacked one after another with a certain shift (depending on the picture):

• symmetrical deck
• chaotic
• half shift
• diagonal symmetrical deck,
• diagonal chaotic,
• diagonal with a shift of half or 1/3.

On the picture masonry with a symmetrical deck, which does not attract attention and looks reserved. Suitable for high-tech kitchen interior and minimalism.

The diagonal deck will visually enlarge a small room. The coating is reliable, but inferior to the Christmas tree, because the details do not intersect so tightly with each other.

Flip flops (squares)

Visually increases the size of the room, this method is resistant to mechanical stress, can withstand a large load. Of three or more planks, a square is laid out, which is placed next to the same square perpendicularly. It turns out a neat and symmetrical pattern.

Basket (wicker)

Here, as in the Christmas tree, you can combine different colors and sizes of parquet to create a unique pattern that resembles weaving from a vine. Due to the arrangement of colors and patterns, it looks original and modern in the interior.

In addition, each masonry method can be combined or varied with small square inserts from the same or different types of wood.

Parquet on the wall

Design experts are increasingly using floor coverings in their wall designs in their projects. Decor with parquet will require relatively labor-intensive installation work, and the result will exceed all expectations.

Parquet in the living room

The type of flooring in the apartment and the way of laying should be chosen, taking into account the size of the rooms, their functionality, as well as the style decision of the interior.

Parquet in the interior of the living room should be combined with a furniture set. Here, special attention is paid to color and texture, the artistic parquet will emphasize the classic style, and for the country, a deck in any order of laying is suitable. For the living room, it is recommended to use a class 22 board for the color of the interior. Natural material always decorates the room and makes it cozy.

On the picture the interior of a bright living room in a classic style, with parquet design "herringbone" in different colors of wood.

Kitchen finish

Parquet in the kitchen is recommended if the whole apartment already has parquet flooring. The board must be of high quality, not sensitive to temperature differences, it must be additionally covered with a protective layer of varnish.

It is better to pay attention to the dies, which are fastened with a lock and not glued (then you can easily replace the worn parts at the sink or stove). This type of coating will save a ceramic cup from turning into fragments.

On the picture A classic Christmas tree in double color complements the interior of the kitchen, where wood, brickwork and modern appliances are connected.

Photo in the bedroom

Parquet in the interior of the bedroom will set you up for rest, make the morning good from the warm touch of your feet to the floor. Parquet is recommended to choose 21, 22 classes. Perfectly emphasize country style, Provence, eco-style and classic.Depending on the styling pattern and the color of the boards, you can make the room wider.

On the picture An example of the interior of a king size bedroom, where art flooring sets the mood.

Parquet board in the nursery

Parquet in the interior of the children's room must be laid taking into account the increased load on the floor, the possibility of getting wet, mechanical aggressive effects and marker patterns (protective varnish will make the coating durable, periodic sanding will remove scratches). This coating is not slippery, not cold, environmentally friendly.

Photo in the interior

In the photographs below, there are options for using a parquet board in the interior of rooms for various functional purposes.