“Be creative with how the wood flooring is installed—use patterns such as herringbone and chevron to create interest ... red ...

Do you want white oak or walnut, red oak, or cherry? How about a high-quality (and potentially expensive) reclaimed wood floor? Or perhaps you’re more interested in a cheap-but-durable laminate ...

British interiors firm Studio MacLean used monochrome paintwork, oak chevron flooring, and cherry wood and marble finishes to overhaul this London house. The Camberwell-based studio designed the ...

Carefully laid out herringbone and chevron patterns tend to last longer because each piece supports the next. The choice of wood or material grade affects how well the floor stays over time.

Laminate flooring that looks like wood isn't worth the money. Lisa Modica, the owner of Cherry Tree Interior Design, told BI wood-look laminate flooring wasn't worth installing. "It never looks or ...