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Design Details: Herringbone Around the Home

Add interest and class to backsplashes, floors, walkways, and even the fireplace

Lily Gahagan December 9, 2010

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The dizzying array of decisions that go into a home design project is enough to make anyone throw up their arms. But, maddeningly, it's often those small details that can truly make a space spectacular. Something as subtle as the pattern in your hardwood floor can take a plain Jane room to the next level. If you're dithering about adding interest in a home project, may I suggest a hint of herringbone? The pattern infuses a classy note in any setting.

Traditional Kitchen by Mahoney Architects & Interiors

Mahoney Architects & Interiors

Subway tiles are everywhere these days—not that I'm complaining. The simple white style is helpful in myriad applications. But why not mix it up in an unexpected pattern?

Contemporary Living Room by Mark Dodge Design

Mark Dodge Design

Aged wood in different tones creates stripes within the herringbone pattern here.

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There's something Old World about herringbone; it's an easy way to imbue a bit of stateliness to a project.

Mediterranean Living Room Mediterranean Living Room

Take the oft-forgotten fireplace interior and dress it up.

Mediterranean Living Room by Carson Poetzl, Inc.

Carson Poetzl, Inc.

Here too. The variance in patinas of the brick makes the fireplace a focal point, even without a blaze going inside.

Traditional Living Room by Elizabeth Dinkel

Elizabeth Dinkel

Classic touches like herringbone, marble, and slipper chairs plus eclectic finds (convex mirror and leopard-print pillows, anyone?) equals one swanky room.

Traditional Kitchen by Schwartz and Architecture

Schwartz and Architecture

With handmade tiles, a pattern like this showcases the uniqueness of each individual ceramic piece.

Traditional Bathroom by Sutton Suzuki Architects

Sutton Suzuki Architects

It makes for a subtle textural element in this neutral-hued bathroom.

Traditional Bathroom by User

But can command more attention when needed, as in this all-white bath.

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Lily Gahagan

Looks great! Thanks, craftmark.

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Love this post! Thank you. I'm dying to do herringbone wood floors in the remodel of our coach house that had a fire but they're pricey. Wish me luck on the budget!

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Jennifer Johnson

LOVE Herringbone, especially in floors. Here's a couple more I have saved in my ideabooks :

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I'm going to put them throughout my next house. Thanks for the inspiration!

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