Laying Formats for LVT Flooring

Beyond Herringbone: Creative LVT Flooring Patterns We Love

When most people think about Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT), they picture a traditional plank floor or perhaps a classic herringbone installation.

But one of the things we love most about LVT flooring is its versatility. With the right colours, formats and a skilled installer, you can create stunning flooring patterns that transform a room and give your home a truly individual look.

Whether you're planning a modern open-plan space, a character-filled renovation or a statement entrance hallway, here are some of our favourite LVT fitting patterns that are growing in popularity across UK homes.

Block Basketweave Flooring Pattern

Basketweave flooring has been around for centuries, but we're seeing a growing trend for larger, contemporary interpretations using LVT.

One of the reasons this design works so well with Brampton Chase flooring is the proportions of our 16" x 4" herringbone planks. Originally designed to create a more contemporary herringbone appearance than traditional parquet blocks, the format also lends itself perfectly to basket weave layouts, creating clean, balanced squares that feel both structured and elegant.

A block basketweave pattern creates a woven appearance by laying groups of planks in alternating directions. The result is a floor with texture, movement and visual interest without becoming overwhelming.

The beauty of basket weave flooring is that it combines traditional craftsmanship with a modern feel, creating a floor that feels both timeless and unique.

If you're looking for the perfect products to achieve this look, explore our 16" x 4" Herringbone Collection:

16" x 4" Herringbone Collection

With a wide range of natural, light, dark and contemporary wood tones available, it's easy to create a basketweave floor that complements your home and personal style.

Double Herringbone Flooring

Herringbone flooring continues to be one of the UK's most popular flooring trends, but homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to make it their own.

Double herringbone uses pairs of planks rather than individual pieces, creating a bolder and more striking version of the classic pattern. By laying two planks together before changing direction, the design creates greater scale while retaining the timeless appeal that makes herringbone such an enduring favourite.

Double herringbone flooring works particularly well in larger living areas where traditional herringbone may appear too intricate, helping to create a more contemporary and spacious feel.

One of the great advantages of this fitting style is its versatility. Double herringbone can be achieved using any of our herringbone formats, allowing you to tailor the look to suit your home, room size and design vision. Whether you prefer the elegant proportions of our 16" x 4" planks, the statement appearance of larger herringbone designs or something in between, the pattern can be adapted to create a truly bespoke floor.

For inspiration, explore our full range of herringbone flooring designs:

Herringbone Flooring Collection

With a wide choice of colours, tones and plank sizes available, it's easy to create a double herringbone floor that feels uniquely yours while delivering the character, style and craftsmanship that makes herringbone flooring so popular.

Ship's Decking Flooring Design

Inspired by luxury yachts and classic boat construction, ship's decking is becoming a sought-after design choice for homeowners looking for something a little different.

The look is created by introducing contrasting feature strips between planks, replicating the appearance of traditional timber decking found on boats.

Ship's decking patterns can help create a sophisticated coastal, contemporary or architectural interior style.

For those looking to create an even more individual floor, this technique can also be incorporated within herringbone installations. By introducing feature strips between the herringbone blocks, the pattern gains additional definition and contrast, creating a striking visual effect that immediately draws attention to the craftsmanship of the floor. It's a subtle detail that can make a significant impact, adding a truly bespoke touch and helping your flooring feel completely unique to your home.

Whether used in a traditional plank layout or combined with herringbone, ship's decking details offer an excellent way to elevate an already beautiful floor into something truly special.

Tramline and Double Tramline Borders

Borders are a fantastic way to frame a room and elevate a floor from standard to exceptional.

Tramline borders use feature strips around the perimeter of a room to create definition and structure. Double tramline borders take this concept further, using two parallel lines for a more luxurious and traditional appearance.

Adding a border can make a room feel more considered and often helps create a bespoke fitted look.

Straight Lay Using Herringbone Planks

One of the simplest but most effective trends we're seeing is using herringbone-sized planks in a straight lay installation.

The smaller format creates a more detailed appearance than traditional large planks while maintaining the clean, contemporary lines of a straight-lay floor.

It's a great example of how the format of a plank can completely change the feel of a room. By choosing a herringbone-sized plank and laying it straight, homeowners can achieve a more refined and detailed appearance while retaining the simplicity and practicality of a traditional plank installation.

Large Plank Borders Around Herringbone Floors

A design trend that continues to grow in popularity is combining large plank flooring with herringbone in matching colours.

The most common approach is to install a herringbone feature area and surround it with a large plank border. This creates a framed effect that showcases the pattern within while maintaining a clean transition to walls, kitchens or adjoining spaces.

Because the colours match perfectly, the finished floor feels cohesive while showcasing the detail and craftsmanship of the herringbone centre. The result is a floor that looks carefully considered and professionally designed, helping to create a truly premium finish.

Why Patterned LVT Flooring Is Growing in Popularity

Homeowners today are looking for more than just a practical floor. They want a floor that reflects their personality, complements their interior style and adds value to their home.

From classic herringbone flooring to basket weave, ship's decking and bespoke border designs, modern LVT flooring allows you to create a look that is truly your own.

We Love Your Home

At Brampton Chase, we believe every floor should feel as individual as the home it's fitted in.

Whether you're inspired by traditional craftsmanship or contemporary design trends, our collections offer the flexibility to create stunning flooring layouts that stand out for all the right reasons.

Because choosing a floor isn't just about colour. It's about creating a space you'll love coming home to.