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Parquet for interiors

Choosing a parquet floor for the interior of your home is a decision that can be rather rewarding as it offers an exceptional combination of natural beauty, durability and versatility. Wooden flooring adds a touch of elegance and warmth to any room, creating a cosy, almost ‘old-world’ atmosphere. Moreover, when it is well maintained it is remarkably resistant to natural wear and tear from footsteps. And when it comes to interior design, an added value is its versatility: different types of wood, different processes and different colours can create the perfect floor for any style and atmosphere. In short, choosing a parquet floor is an investment in comfort and aesthetics that should not be underestimated. Let’s find out why.

The different types of wood for interior customisation

The variety of types of wood used for parquet flooring is really wide. And each has its own characteristics that influence the appearance, durability, and price of your parquet floor. So, when you choose the qualities of your floor, pay attention to which wood to choose: some may be better suited than others to recreate a certain style and ambience. To guide you in making the right choice, here is an overview of some of the most popular types of wood and their unique features:

– Oak: Oak is one of the most classic woods for parquet flooring. The grain is marked, and a wide range of shades are available, from light to dark. Known for its durability and its ability to resist scratches makes it ideal for rooms that are very lived in, even with children. Mardegan Legno uses Slavonian oak, prized for its fine-grained structure, durability and ability to lend wine or liqueur subtle and complex aromas during the ageing process.

– Walnut: Walnut is appreciated for its rich and warm appearance. A finer grain than oak, it offers a wood tone ranging from light to dark brown. Perfect for creating elegant interiors.

– Cherry: Cherry parquet has a reddish hue and subdued grain. Known for its bright and charming appearance, it gradually darkens over time, adding character to interiors.

Of course, besides these species, there are many other wood options available, each with its own qualities. The right choice is to combine your aesthetic preferences with durability requirements and the available budget. And knowing the different types of wood will give you a better understanding of which ones you can use for your parquet. There are no ‘exotic’ trees in our assortment for which we could not guarantee a sustainable source. We apply the regulations linked to the concept of legal wood. Find out more about sustainability at Mardegan Legno.

Style and atmosphere: which parquet to choose?

Parquet plays a key role in creating a distinct style and ambience in any interior. Choosing the right wood and finish can radically transform the look and feel of a room, helping to define its character and identity. Wood flooring shapes the style and atmosphere of your home. For example, wood flooring is often associated with an elegant classical atmosphere because its rich look and natural grain add a touch of refinement to any room, especially traditional rooms or period homes. However, this does not mean that a parquet floor cannot be suitable for modern homes with a more minimalist style: in these cases, wider wooden planks and neutral tones are often preferred for a clean, contemporary look. This design choice is perfect for spaces striving for a more minimalist atmosphere. Houses with a Nordic appeal, where wood is a strong element of continuity with the natural environment outside. And have you ever thought of stepping outside the box? A true artistic customisation can be achieved with parquet: inlays, geometric patterns or hand-painted wooden planks allow the expression of creativity and make the floor a work of art inside your home. And why not opt for a rustic or country style? A wooden parquet floor with a worn look and irregular grain provides a cosy and homely atmosphere. So, playing with textures and materials, colours and workmanship can completely transform the feel of a room, influencing the style and perception of the space. Whether you are aiming for a classic, modern or rustic atmosphere, a parquet floor can be the key to achieving your design goal.

Herringbone parquet: the charm of classic style for your interiors

Each process lends parquet its uniqueness: a set of unique gestures, full of passion and experience. These do not only concern the manufacture of the individual planks, but also their laying, a delicate and important procedure if we think of the final result imprinted on your home. In fact, although it is true that the planks are the essential element of the floor, it is equally true that it is their arrangement that gives rise to the most complex compositions, drawing more or less appealing geometries on your floor. Herringbone is a shape we suggest for elegant and refined homes: fascinating geometries, a legacy of the wooden floors of yesteryear, typical of palaces and prestigious rooms. Herringbone parquet style is an elegant style of wood flooring known for its zigzag pattern of the planks. Both herringbone versions, Italian and Hungarian, represent an exclusive installation choice, classically inspired, but also perfect for modern spaces and cosier environments. In the more classic version, the wooden planks are laid at a 90-degree angle to one another, creating a pattern that adds visual depth and a touch of sophistication to the room.

Flat DG: the original application of fishbones

An example of an interior in which the parquet flooring has decisively imprinted an original and refined style is the flat DG, a distinctive, unique and stylish home.

The home is a perfect synthesis of retro and contemporary inspirations. The challenge was to design a floor that would instil originality without stepping out of a classic atmosphere, so we chose a floor from the Natural Wood collection. And we hit the nail on the head: the beauty and richness of the American walnut were enhanced even more by the 30° Italian herringbone laying. The result is a room characterised by strong and vivid touches of colour, a home with a strong character in which the large windows give space to natural light that enhances all the warm shades of the floor.

To sum up, wood parquet flooring for interiors is an excellent choice for any home because it combines aesthetics, durability, and value. A highly customisable floor is therefore particularly suitable for shaping the style and ambience of your home according to your personal taste. Plus, it is a solution that satisfies both the functional aspects, such as resistance and robustness, as well as the aesthetic aspects of design: you can find the right combination of wood type, processing, colouring, and laying to create a comfortable and fascinating environment, the home you have always dreamed of.

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