But where does the chevron pattern come from?
The chevron pattern (or V pattern) is characterized by its simplicity, which is why it appeared very early: since antiquity, it has adorned ceramics and walls. It is then used to make the floors. It is then more a question of technique than of aesthetics: it is a question of ensuring the good performance of the structures, and of optimizing insulation.
The herringbone parquet really stands out at 17e century in aristocratic residences. It is then called French herringbone or Hungarian stitch, because it recalls the pattern of traditional Hungarian weaving. With the industrial revolution, it became common in many interiors, as well as in very chic Haussmannian residences. Although it is often associated with parquet flooring, the chevron pattern also adorns textiles and ceramics.
The chevron pattern has slight variations – like the zig-zag, one of the key patterns of the Art Deco style. Although it had a new hour of glory in the 70s, it has never really left our interiors. It is found in particular in the chic ethnic interior through ceramics and embroidery, or even in the Scandinavian interior, through wallpaper.
Herringbone parquet: a timeless classic
The simplest and most chic way to adopt the chevron pattern is parquet, obviously! If it was once made of solid wood, today we can favor laminate, or even an imitation of tiles.
A herringbone parquet floor in light wood, moldings on the walls, and here is a very wise interior transformed into a Haussmann interior larger than life. We have fun introducing an offbeat note – here a Riviera-style wall decoration, and ultra-contemporary furniture. We love the school chair which brings a delicious retro touch. To hunt and restyle yourself or to shop at Les Gambettes.
Herringbone parquet is not only very chic: it is very effective in giving depth and enlarging a room. In a small apartment, you can remove the partition between the kitchen and living room, and use the chevron pattern to standardize this remodeled space.
Who said that a very refined interior was freezing? Warmed by a parquet floor, it becomes significantly warmer – and more refined. Minimalism is also the best way to enhance the chevron!
Porcelain stoneware perfectly imitates all materials. It thus advantageously replaces traditional parquet in the bathroom, and it allows two materials to be easily combined on the floor.
The chevron pattern on the walls
Chevron installation is not exclusively reserved for flooring: it is also found on walls.
Tiling remains a very popular solution for dressing the kitchen splashback, because it comes in an impressive variety of designs, and it is easy to clean. We adopt the chevron installation for zellige or subway tiles.
Chevron installation is also a classic in bathroom wall tiling. The good idea: combine two colors to create a graphic aesthetic.
Mosaic has made a remarkable comeback in the bathroom, and it owes this comeback to its fantasy. Formats and installation: it allows for many fantasies… including chevron installation!
Laying your tiles yourself: are you thinking about it? If the chevron installation worries you, opt for tiles in a more classic format, square, rectangular or hexagonal, with a chevron pattern. Think about cement tiles: great for giving a little neo-art deco spirit to the bathroom!
Too cold for you, the tiles? Adopt wood or, at least, a panoramic wallpaper that imitates it!
The chevron pattern to spruce up the furniture
This year, the trend is for refined pieces of furniture, enhanced with pretty marquetry work: a perfect opportunity to adopt the chevron pattern.
Natural, versatile and timeless: the wooden kitchen seems to have established itself as a safe bet. To liven up the facades a little, we go for the chevron pattern!
The raw wood table has long been essential in industrial interiors or in ethnic decor. Today, it tends more and more to be replaced by the chevron table, which we adopt in natural color or black.
Textiles to adopt the chevron pattern?
A traditional motif, the chevron still adorns textile pieces today.
On the sofa side, French terry wool is being taken over by short-cut fabrics. Among them: tweed… and herringbone!
The trend is towards printed duvets, which are preferably mixed and matched. If you’re not really comfortable mixing pattern and colors, opt for the very safe combination of stripes and chevron.
To add some pep to the table, we love the zig-zag tablecloth, a variation on the chevron pattern theme!
Trendy, the relief rug! It must be said that it is rather clever for energizing the decor of the living room while maintaining a cocooning atmosphere, particularly if you adopt the chevron pattern.