Wednesday Classics: Patterned Floors

Patterned floors have been mostly used in middle eastern design for centuries.  Ranging from elaborate and intrinsic techniques such as Mosaic– small pieces of stone or glass (mostly the same size) are glued together to form a scene or picture to Pietre Dure- where small pieces of semi-precious stones are cut in different shapes and forms and then glued together to form geometric or figurative patterns most often used on floors, walls or tables; to Parquetry-where a similar process (in geometric shapes) is done with wood.  There are simpler and less compromising methods such as painted or stenciled floors.  Although many people would be afraid to commit to patterned floors permanently when a consecutive geometric pattern is used, as seen in these images, the result can be as classic and easy to adapt to as plain tiles or wood floors.  And the outlook could be simply stunning.

Two images below, Pietre Dure on table.

 

 

Below more  images of modern patterned floors.

 

 

Above Osterley Park in London by Robert Adam.  Amazing resemblance to Mary McDonald‘s dining room below.

 

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7 thoughts on “Wednesday Classics: Patterned Floors”

  1. The enchanted home

    Love patterened floors, when done right. Its all about scale and balance and then of course whatever else you do in the room….they are a real statement.

  2. classiq

    Hi, Julie. I'm one of those afraid to commit to a patterned floor, I love simple wooden floors and painted walls (no wallpaper) so that I can play with other decorative elements, such as a more bright rug, etc. But I do like how the bathroom in the 1st image looks. Have a beautiful day! xoAda

  3. quintessence

    I adore patterned floors, especially in bathrooms and entries, although Mary McDonald's dining room is pretty fabulous!!

  4. Anna@MyDesignEthos

    I just found some views come through because you linked a picture from my blog so I wanted to drop by and say thank you!

    I love patterned floors. I visited Morocco last year and the floors there were so intricate and beautiful. The images above are gorgeous!

  5. Casa Très Chic

    Patterned floors are fantastic, if it's done in the right way.
    That kitchen is gorgeous, love the three pendants.
    Kisses
    Tereza

  7. mydeco

    Patterned floors look great but it's all about adding accessories that dont overpower the floor as it can be a good focal point of the room

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