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Parquet flooring has long been thought of as the polished dark wood you might see in a stately home, but this is no longer the case. There are lots of different styles available today, so you can use it anywhere in your home.<\/p>\n

There are plenty of ways to use parquet flooring, and we’re going to show you how you can use it anywhere in your home.<\/p>\n

1. The bedroom<\/h2>\n

The bedroom is a great place to have parquet flooring. It’s perfect for allergy sufferers as it won’t hold dust and allergens like carpet does.<\/p>\n

Try a cool-coloured parquet floor with neutral walls. It will make the room seem peaceful and tranquil and will still feel warm under your feet. Choose a bed with feet so you can take full advantage of the beautiful patterns the floor makes.<\/p>\n

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2. The kitchen<\/h2>\n

In the kitchen, you can go two ways with parquet. If you’re not keen on the dark shades that parquet often brings, try a light colour with white or lighter colour cabinets to give your kitchen a cool feel.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, you could go bold. Try a dark stained parquet to make a statement. If you have white cabinets in your kitchen, the results can be stunning – especially if you pair them with a deep green or blue. The darkness in the floor will bring out the colours.<\/p>\n

3. The living room<\/h2>\n

Parquet flooring looks classic in the living room. Pair light furniture and interiors with dark floor to make a beautiful statement.<\/p>\n

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But if you’re a traditionalist, you can’t go wrong with an oiled oak parquet.<\/p>\n

In this living room, the colour stretches through the room and elongates the space. It also adds a warmness to an otherwise cool room.<\/p>\n

4. Go large<\/h2>\n

Whatever room you decide to put parquet flooring in, consider going big. Oversized parquet opens up an open plan space and can feel calming. A great way to use oversized parquet is to use a medium colour with darker pieces running through it.<\/p>\n

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5. Go glossy<\/h2>\n

Don’t think you have to go for the traditional wood look for parquet. In a bedroom, a painted glossy parquet floor can look stunning and add a modern feel to the room.<\/p>\n

In a kid’s bedroom, why not paint it different shades of the main bedroom?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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