No one can ever speak for "always".

What will the rest of your kitchen look like? Colors, patterns, etc. And what does the tile under consideration look like adjacent to the rest of your choices?

It’s a super expensive choice (double labor cost) to have so little of it viewable. It’s better for larger rooms with a lot of open floor space so that it’s pattern is better able to be appreciated.

I think that you should be prepared that the floor pattern will create challenges in picking counters and backsplash that will be cohesive with it. Have you seen pics online of kitchens with those floors, and did you like those kitchens’ choices for counters and backsplashes?

If you put the planks down in a horizontal straight row in front of appliances, etc.all the same width.. then you do the herringbone within that "border"..It looks great.

Herringbone on floors?? Blechh.

In one of my former houses, there were herringbone floors In the master bedroom and the den. The bedroom was very large and had many windows. The floor was stunning.

In a kitchen you'll have a number of different textural/color/pattern elements. Flooring, cabinets, countertops. backsplash, paint. Herringbone flooring will force you to go neutral on all the others.

I vote for a much more neutral flooring and let another element of the design shine.

I personally wouldn’t do it in a kitchen for the reasons people have mentioned above. I have 4x12 marble herringbone in my master bathroom and love it, but I don’t think I’d like it anywhere else (except for those old Paris apartments that have the herringbone wood floors swoon)

Hi Valerie, Im also planning to install herringbone or chevron floors in my kitchen, hallways, dining room and foyer (probably wood). Every designer I work with - and Ive interviewed a few - LOVE this idea and it works great with my other kitchen finishes. It is NOT too busy. It acts as a neutral pattern which is quite nice next to solid cabinets like white or black, and even with wood stained cabinets as long as the tones compliment eachother. Here's a great example of a patterned brick floor. Classic and gorgeous. This screams high-end European home to me. I say go for it.

Installed and gorgeous - from woodpecker floors in Seattle WA (we are in Michigan )

Ordered Jan 2022 from Woodpecker Floors - Seattle / Portland area. Installed Aug 2022 in Lake Orion Michigan.

PS. Floor vents from Aria vents in canada. Available on Amazon or from aria vent directly.

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@Kristin Clippert

Thanks for sharing! It is so gorgeous!

We will start installing 300 sqft Monarch Lago Moro herringbone in our newly remodeled showroom in Hopkins, MN. I will post pictures after it is done.

LAGO MORO HERRINGBONE

@Kristin Clippert which Woodpecker floor did you choose?

@Michelle Delaney - this is Goodrich Espresso. Here is how it looks in the catalog:

https://woodpeckerflooring.com/product/goodrich-espresso-oak/

You would think its darker from the promo pictures, but its a very nice medium brown tone (we also get plenty of natural light in our kitchen, living/dining and foyer) with just the right amount of variation in the planks which hides any imperfections. There were quite a few color options that we got samples of, each with unique texture that I hadn't seen anywhere else (like Charred Oak and Salted Oak). The Woodpecker customer service was also excellent. Great communication about expected ship dates and how to handle "acclimation" of the floor before installation. Also, my installer decided not to use the adhesive that was provided, so afterward Woodpecker worked with me to arrange to ship it back at the lowest cost which still refunded me over $1000.

@Unique Wood Floors - that Monarch Lago Moro is gorgeous! Looks very similar to what we have, but much larger planks. We specifically avoided the 4 x 26 size which is very popular right now because we wanted to ensure the pattern could be adequately seen in the kitchen walkways around the island. In a large space like a showroom or large family room that is a good size application.

@Kristin Clippert

I prefer smaller herringbone planks myself as well, simply it shows the pattern better. We selected Lago Moro for our showroom because it is 4", not wider. Of course, we love the natural variance and deep coloring of smoked European white oak. Here are a few pics of finished area:

@Unique Wood Floors those floors look amazing! I also love the marble-faced cabinets and accessories from CB2. Showroom looks awesome. Nice job!

Thank you! Kristin.