Scale
Smaller blocks create a more detailed surface; larger proportions make a broader gesture. View the pattern in relation to the size of your room.
Kildare Carpets & Flooring · Celbridge
Herringbone flooring.
A sense of movement.
A familiar pattern with an individual expression. Explore herringbone flooring, from quiet natural tones to borders and inlays that give a room its own signature.
Discuss your project
Pattern with purpose
Let the floor shape the space.
Herringbone brings a measured rhythm to a hallway, dining room or open-plan interior. The pattern draws attention to the floor, while its colour and scale determine how quietly or confidently it sits within the room.
It describes a layout, rather than a material. Engineered wood and laminate options have different characteristics, so we begin by choosing the right product for your project, then consider the pattern.
Design decisions
A pattern, made personal.
Direction
The starting line and direction influence the view from doorways and the relationship between adjoining spaces. These decisions belong in the fitting plan.
Borders & inlays
A framed border can define the pattern. An inlay adds a fine line of contrast. Both require early planning around the room’s shape and transitions.
A detail worth noticing
Walnut, outlined in gold.
This engineered walnut floor pairs herringbone with a carefully mitred border and gold inlay. The slender metallic line follows the perimeter, connecting a strong pattern with a precise finish.
A bespoke detail should respond to the architecture of the house. We will discuss proportions, adjoining finishes and the practical requirements before confirming what can be achieved.
Choose the construction
The look is only the beginning.
For the individual grain of real timber, explore engineered wood flooring. For a decorative wood-effect surface, compare laminate options and their specifications.
Looking for herringbone carpet rather than a hard floor? Our stair carpet and runner collection explores woven patterns, borders and the softer side of this design.
Your questions, considered
Before you choose.
Is herringbone the same as chevron?
They create different arrangements. Traditional herringbone uses rectangular pieces meeting at right angles; chevron forms a continuous point with angled ends. Bring an inspiration photograph so we can identify the look you mean.
Can a herringbone floor run between rooms?
It may be possible, but the layout, expansion requirements, product and thresholds need to be considered together. Our team will discuss the appropriate approach after assessing your space.
Does herringbone cost more to fit?
Pattern setting, cuts and borders can make the work more involved than a straight layout. We quote for the actual floor and agreed details, including preparation.
Can I add a brass or gold inlay?
Ask our team about the detail you have in mind. Suitability and specification depend on the flooring, border design and site conditions. We can discuss it as part of your project quotation.
Herringbone carpet or timber?
Choose the pattern in the material you love.
Herringbone carpet uses a repeated woven or textured pattern to bring movement to a soft floor. Herringbone wood flooring creates the pattern from individual pieces. They share a visual rhythm, but differ in feel, care and fitting.
For herringbone carpet in Ireland, start with our stair runner collection and carpet page. For a timber floor, explore engineered wood. Visit our Celbridge showroom to compare your options and confirm arrangements for your location.
Live in Luxury
Let’s begin with your home.
One room, a statement staircase or a whole-home project. Speak to our Celbridge team about the flooring you have in mind.
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