Which floor panels for the living room? Long plank or herringbone?

The living room is usually the largest and most representative room in the house. It is here that the floor format, laying direction, and pattern are most visible. Therefore, when choosing floor panels for the living room, it is worth considering not only the color but, above all, the effect we want to achieve. If the interior is to look spacious and calm, long and wide AMARON WOOD vinyl flooring will be a good choice. If the floor is to be an important element of the arrangement, it is worth choosing AMARON HERRINGBONE or the more geometric AMARON CHEVRON. All three solutions utilize the properties of vinyl flooring with a mineral core, but visually create completely different interiors.

Which vinyl flooring for the living room to choose?

First, ask yourself one question: should the floor be a calm background for the interior, or one of its strongest elements?

If you care about:

large planks,
a calm, orderly surface,
emphasizing the size of the living room,
the natural look of wood,

choose AMARON WOOD.

If you care about:

more decorative flooring,
a classic character,
a pattern associated with wooden parquet,

choose AMARON HERRINGBONE, i.e. herringbone.

If you are looking for:

strong geometry,
a more elegant and designer effect,
flooring that immediately attracts attention,

check out AMARON CHEVRON.

AMARON WOOD. Long and wide vinyl flooring for the living room

A large living room showcases the flooring format well. The larger the planks, the fewer divisions on the surface, and the calmer the visual effect. AMARON WOOD planks are 1511 mm long and 229 mm wide. This format is significantly larger than standard vinyl flooring. What does a long plank offer? Above all, it allows the wood grain to be better showcased. Fewer joints also make the surface look more uniform. In a large living room, long planks can further emphasize the scale of the room. This is a particularly good solution in open-plan living areas where the living room connects to the dining room or kitchen.

Arbiton Amaron Wood - Johannes Oak Vinyl flooring

Large planks fit well in modern interiors

AMARON WOOD will work well where the interior design is based on simple forms and larger surfaces.

Long planks harmonize well with:

large glazed areas,
open-plan kitchens,
large sofas,
kitchen islands,
simple furniture,
modern, Japandi, soft loft or modern classic interiors.

The flooring remains an important element of the interior, but it does not dominate the entire arrangement. Therefore, AMARON WOOD can be considered the most universal of the three directions.

Long, wide, but above all durable

In the living room, not only appearance matters. This is a room where household members move daily, heavy furniture stands, chairs and armchairs are moved, and children or pets play. AMARON WOOD has a 0.55 mm wear layer and wear classes 23, 33, and 42. This means that the construction is prepared not only for intensive domestic use but also for more demanding applications. The panels use an HD Mineral Core and a 5G locking system. For the user, this means a combination of large format with parameters that allow the flooring to be used in intensively used living areas.

English herringbone for the living room. AMARON HERRINGBONE

If the floor is to play a greater role in the arrangement, it is worth moving away from classic planks. AMARON HERRINGBONE allows you to lay the floor in a classic English herringbone. The panels have a format of 592 × 148 mm, thanks to which the proportions of the floor resemble traditional parquet, but the construction remains a vinyl flooring installed with a click system. The herringbone pattern gives the surface rhythm and makes the floor itself a decorative element.

What kind of living room does English herringbone suit?

Herringbone is associated with classic parquet floors, townhouses, and elegant interiors. However, this does not mean that it is only suitable for traditional arrangements. Today, herringbone is often used in modern living rooms as well. Combined with simple furniture, it creates a contrast between the classic floor pattern and contemporary furnishings. AMARON HERRINGBONE is worth considering especially when:

the living room is to be more representative,
the floor is to be a visible element of the design,
you like classic parquet floors,
you want to combine the herringbone pattern with the practicality of vinyl flooring.

Herringbone also looks good in living rooms combined with dining rooms. Its regular rhythm can visually unify a large living area.

Amaron Herringbone Vinyl flooring - Harlow Oak

AMARON CHEVRON. More geometric herringbone

The second option is AMARON CHEVRON. Unlike English herringbone, where rectangular elements meet at a right angle, in the chevron pattern, the ends of the planks are cut at an angle to form a regular V-shape. The effect is more geometric and orderly. AMARON CHEVRON planks are sized 600 x 120 mm. This is flooring for those who want something more distinctive than a classic long plank, but at the same time desire a regular, elegant pattern.

Amaron Chevron Living Room Vinyl flooring - Wembley Oak

Herringbone or Chevron? Which herringbone for the living room?

Both patterns are decorative but provide a different effect. AMARON HERRINGBONE is the classic English herringbone. It is more traditional and refers to classic wooden parquet flooring. AMARON CHEVRON creates regular V-lines. It is more geometric, decisive, and often fits better into modern interiors.

The simplest way to put it is:

Herringbone = classic and rhythmic.

Chevron = geometric and a stronger design effect.

Is the herringbone pattern suitable for a large living room?

Yes. A large area is actually one of the best places to showcase such a pattern. In a small room, part of the layout can be obscured by furniture. In the living room, the pattern has more space to be visible. It is worth remembering, however, that herringbone is more visually active than classic long planks. If the living room has a lot of furniture, intense colors, decorative walls, and many different materials, a calmer floor in the AMARON WOOD format might be a better solution. However, if the furnishings are minimalist, herringbone can become the main element that gives the interior character.

Light or dark vinyl flooring for the living room?

The format is only half the decision. The other is the decor. Light decors can optically open up the space and work well in interiors with limited natural light. Natural oak shades are the most versatile and easy to combine with various colors of furniture and walls. A darker floor provides a stronger contrast and can look very impressive in large, well-lit living rooms. When choosing, it is worth seeing a sample of the flooring in your own interior. The same decor can look different in daylight, warm evening lighting, and when combined with a specific furniture color.

Vinyl flooring for living rooms with underfloor heating

In modern homes, the living room is very often equipped with underfloor heating. In this case, when choosing flooring, it is worth paying attention to its thermal resistance. Vinyl flooring with a mineral core has a small thickness and low thermal resistance, which is why it works well with underfloor heating. This applies to both classic large AMARON WOOD planks and panels laid in a herringbone pattern. So, there is no need to give up Herringbone or Chevron just because underfloor heating has been installed in the house.

Long plank or herringbone? What to choose for the living room?

If you want to achieve a calm, spacious interior and highlight the natural grain of the wood, choose AMARON WOOD. Planks 1511 mm long and 229 mm wide look particularly good in large living rooms and open-plan living areas. If you want the floor to be more stylish and eye-catching, choose herringbone. AMARON HERRINGBONE will be a good choice if you appreciate the classic English herringbone pattern. AMARON CHEVRON will work well if you are looking for a more regular, geometric, and contemporary interpretation of herringbone. There is no single floor suitable for every living room. In a large, minimalist interior, a long plank often looks best. In a more representative living room, herringbone can become the most important element of the entire arrangement.

Herringbone in the living room Arbiton Amaron Herringbone Harlow Oak

Frequently Asked Questions

Which vinyl flooring is best for the living room?

For a large and modern living room, it is worth considering long and wide planks, such as AMARON WOOD. If the floor is to be a stronger element of the interior design, AMARON HERRINGBONE or AMARON CHEVRON would be a good solution.

Are large planks good for the living room?

Yes. Large planks look particularly good in larger areas. A smaller number of divisions allows the wood grain to be better displayed and gives a visually calmer effect.

Which long vinyl flooring should I choose for the living room?

AMARON WOOD has a format of 1511 × 229 mm. This is a solution for people looking for large planks with a natural look and high durability.

Herringbone or Chevron for the living room?

Herringbone has a more classic character. Chevron creates regular V-shaped lines and gives a more geometric effect. Both solutions can be used in both classic and modern living rooms.

Does herringbone fit in a modern living room?

Yes. It looks particularly good in combination with simple furniture and a limited number of decorations. In such an interior, the floor pattern can take on the role of the main decorative element.

Is vinyl flooring suitable for underfloor heating in the living room?

Yes. Arbiton planks with an HD Mineral Core are designed for use with underfloor heating. When designing the entire system, the total thermal resistance of the flooring and underlay should be taken into account.