In many homes, straight-lay planks that mimic wood have long been the default choice. Easy to install, affordable, compatible with all styles, floating parquet has covered millions of square meters, to the point of becoming almost invisible. Interior designers, however, are noticing a genuine fatigue with surfaces that feel too tame.
Trends are shifting, and the ultra-minimalist white-gray-black look of previous years is giving way to more enveloping, textured, and warmer atmospheres. The floor is reclaiming its role as a design element in its own right, capable of structuring a space and giving it character. One motif in particular is starting to dominate for 2027.
Pourquoi les décorateurs délaissent le parquet flottant classique
For years, floating parquet had everything going for it: a wide variety of finishes, quick installation, the wood look without the upkeep required by solid wood floors. Laid side by side, its planks create a uniform, reassuring surface that harmonizes with both traditional interiors and ultra-contemporary ones.
Precisely because of this uniformity, it has become tiresome. Decorators are now seeking floors that inject rhythm and real visual personality. Interiors in 2027 tend to move away from the cold ambience produced by certain mixtures of white, gray, and black. Natural materials, wood grain, and decorative formats are regaining prominence to give living spaces more depth.
Parquet stratifié à chevrons : la tendance chaleureuse qui monte jusqu’en 2027
In this context, specialists highlight chevron-patterned laminate flooring, inspired by the historic motifs found in Haussmannian apartments. An article from the décor media Okdiario notes that a laminate floor laid in espiga, i.e., in chevrons, is already gaining traction in 2026 and should consolidate as a major trend in 2027.
The principle is simple: instead of running in a single direction, the planks are laid at an angle, their ends forming a sequence of diagonals. This orientation play introduces movement, draws the eye, and allows you to play with the perception of space. The floor then becomes a major decorative element, more sophisticated, without making the room feel cluttered.
Couleurs, formats et budget : réussir son parquet stratifié à chevrons
There are several ways to adopt this motif. The traditional chevron layout aligns the ends of the planks to form a pronounced angle. The Hungarian point, on the other hand, involves beveling each plank to create a continuous V-shaped line. Another decorative variant very close is the parquet bâtons rompus (broken-baton parquet). The resulting look varies significantly from one motif to another, ranging from the most graphic to the most classic.
Color also carries substantial weight in the final result. A light floor visually enlarges the room and enhances brightness, while a dark shade adds presence and drama. Finishes inspired by natural oak, along with beige, sand, and honey tones, remain the most practical: these hues pair well with furniture in various colors and meet the desire for truly warm atmospheres.
The width of the planks matters just as much. Narrow pieces create a very marked pattern, ideal for underscoring the charm of an old apartment. Wider planks soften the design and suit contemporary volumes. To avoid unwanted surprises, experts emphasize a few cautions:
- choose a wear-resistance appropriate to the room’s traffic;
- opt for a quality click-system, as the precision of the joints is even more noticeable in chevrons;
- check the realism of the decors: grain, texture, sheen, how the floor reflects light;
- carefully prepare the support, perfectly flat, even if it means hiring a professional for the installation.
Budget-wise, a specialist like Renova Clean indicates that a standard replacement of floating parquet, including removal and new installation, typically ranges from 45 to 95 €/m². For more technical decorative motifs, installing a single Hungarian point usually sits between 80 and 150 €/m², and between 75 and 140 €/m² for broken-baton patterns. A higher investment, but one that truly transforms the ambiance of a room.
