First used in France in the 17th century, it is made of woodblocks glued to a sub floor to create geometric patterns – available as both solid and engineered boards. The advantage of a solid floor is ...

Parquet flooring is renowned for its unique patterns that create an exquisite ambiance without overwhelming the space. Design experts emphasize its timeless appeal, which is rooted in both its ...

Zigzagging parquet covers every surface of the swimming pools, spa buildings and patio designed by Stockholm studio Claesson Koivisto Rune for an 18th-century mansion in the south of Sweden. The ...

Parquet, pronounced “par kay,” is a geometric mosaic of wood. It is used in accessories, furnishings and flooring and, if you want that “wow” factor and love wood, parquet is your ticket. We have to ...

There are certain areas of your floor that get more traffic than others. So what do you do when one heavily trafficked area of your hardwood floor looks worn while the rest of it is OK? A reader sent ...

Dear Debbie: Our house has parquet floors throughout, and they are in good shape, but do need refinishing, which we will hire someone to do. Have you any suggestions on how we could do this? Is it ...