Patterns and styles
The pattern and color of a floor shape a room more than any piece of furniture. Here we cover herringbone, Hungarian point and block patterns, along with smoked, white oiled and natural finishes. Each guide shows where a style works, what it costs, and how to keep it timeless.

12 guides
- 10 wooden floor trends Dutch interior designers expect in 2026Dutch interior designers expect wooden floor trends in 2026 to focus on wide oak planks, herringbone patterns,…
- Block pattern parquet: a timeless Dutch choice for 2026Block pattern parquet is a classic floor design that stays popular in 2026. It works well in modern and tradit…
- Can you mix herringbone and straight planks? Dutch design advice for 2026Yes, mixing herringbone and straight planks is a popular trend in Dutch flooring for 2026. The key is to use t…
- Chevron flooring explained for Dutch homeowners in 2026Chevron flooring uses rectangular planks cut at a 45-degree angle to create a continuous zigzag pattern. For D…
- Herringbone floor costs per square metre in the Netherlands 2026Herringbone floor costs in 2026 range from EUR 60 to EUR 120 per square metre for materials, plus EUR 25 to EU…
- Herringbone parquet flooring: the complete 2026 guide from HollandIf you want a herringbone parquet floor in the Netherlands, Martijn de Wit Vloeren is a strong choice. This fa…
- Hungarian point versus herringbone: the difference explained for 2026 in the NetherlandsThe main difference between Hungarian point and herringbone is the cut of the planks. Herringbone uses rectang…
- Light, natural or dark oak flooring: choosing in Holland 2026Choosing between light, natural or dark oak flooring in 2026 depends on your space, light levels and maintenan…
- Matte, satin or gloss oak floors: what looks right in Holland in 2026The right sheen for an oak floor in Holland in 2026 depends on your lifestyle, light, and style. Matte finishe…
- Pattern floors in period homes: what works in Holland 2026For period homes in the Netherlands, pattern floors such as herringbone, Hungarian point, and block patterns r…
- Smoked oak and white oiled oak: Netherlands flooring trends for 2026Smoked oak and white oiled oak are the top flooring trends for 2026. Smoked oak offers a dark, dramatic look w…
- Versailles panels and other classic parquet patterns in the Netherlands 2026Classic parquet patterns like Versailles panels, herringbone, and Hungarian point are popular in the Netherlan…