Friday, December 2, 2011

Herringbone, Zigzag, Chevron

I tend to use these words interchangably, but there really is a difference. 
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Did you know that?

Well whatever you call this charming pattern I just can't help but to love it.

Whether it's the beautiful backdrop in the kitchen...
De Depoitiers

Tracery Interiors

... or upholstered to your favorite piece of furniture...
Beckwith Interiors

Perhaps on a pillow!
Look familiar? See the rest of my living room {here}
Painted on the wall...
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 Or possibly in a beautiful tiled bathroom.
It can be stunning.
Dodson & Daughter

But where this pattern really has my heart....
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Hardwood flooring. 

And the older (looking) the better!

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Tiek Built Homes

Hugh Jefferson Randolph Architects


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Magnolia Homes

What do you think? Do you love the look as much as I do? 

Do you think this is the first wave of parquets come back?

21 comments:

  1. Those floors are gorgeous! Love, love, love them!

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  2. I am OBSESSED with herringbone anything :) LOVE this post! Such yummy eye candy! Hope ya'll are having a great holiday season thus far!

    abodelove.blogspot.com

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  3. I LOVE it! Painted one wall in my office with bold chevron stripes and it just makes me happy, haha! Happy Holiays!!

    michelleleeinteriors.blogspot.com

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  4. So so so pretty! I love all the pictures. I adore chevron and herringbone, myself!

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  5. Love that tile behind the stove!

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  6. Just ordered a herringbone purse skirt from 31 gifts and was eyeing up some other stuff from them too! Love Herringbone, probably more than chevron. I would love to do a tile backsplash in herringbone. Thanks for sharing the inspiration pics! Have a great weekend Rachel!

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  7. I have always adored herringbone floors...we used it on our front walk way in brick. Thank you for pointing out the difference between chevron and herringbone...I never really stopped to consider the difference...your image cleared it right up! I love it all...but especially herringbone wood floors...too die for!

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  8. Oh that gray and white bathroom floor is AHHHMMMAZING!

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  9. i adore chevron. the pattern looks fabulous in the wood flooring!

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  10. Wow, these are beautiful images! I am a fan of chevron myself :)

    Adrienne
    What Lola Wants

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  11. You have shown some gorgeous examples of chevron and herringbone images! I love both of them.

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    Have a great weekend!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  12. Whatever it's called...I LOVE it! Such a great design detail!

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  13. I keep seeing those floors everywhere and I am hooked!! It is a great look and that fabric on the settee is even lovely! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. No matter what the pattern I love both! I think the herringbone is a classic and chevron is more modern?

    Tiffany

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  15. You just taught me my something new for the day!

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  16. I concur! Not too sure about other parquets , but I have learned to never say never!

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  17. Oh my goodness, YES! I love the herringbone pattern in hardwood floors...hardwood floors are so beautiful to begin with, so adding a gorgeous pattern just makes them all the more lovely!

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  18. Herringbone has taken over...in fabric, wallpaper and floors. It just adds interest to a room. I just specked a black splash for a client in herringbone yesterday!

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  19. My favorite would be the marble tiled flooring and that backsplash is something different. Great pics!

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  20. I just LOVE herringbone flooring! I always associated chevron with fabrics, painted items, and then herringbone with flooring!

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