Patterned Floors

I didn’t realize it at the time, but I have had an obsession with patterned floors for quite awhile. Most of my photos from museums and European palaces involve images of the floors.

European Palace:

Some slightly more modern versions of patterned floors appear in the 1960’s studio of

Cy Twombly:

Also inspiring, the work of Mary Macdonald who has popularized painted floors. I love this effect:

And next we have some modern day versions of patterned floors, both within wood tones such as chevron, herringbone or parquet floors, as well as cement tiles, and marble mosaics, in which the pattern is made for you by the manufacturer. Many people also make patterns out of penny round tiles.

More Examples:

In my own home, I chose several different patterned floors throughout:

Moroccan Floors:

And on a recent solo trip to Morocco, I also appreciated their beautiful take on patterned floors.

Patterned flooring is an effective way to create interest in your home, and a fun way to express your personality. They’ve been doing it for centuries. Go for it!