parquet

Inlaid wood floor

Parquet is flooring made of small wooden blocks or strips arranged in geometric patterns—herringbone, chevron, or basketweave.

The word also names the main floor seating area of a theater, closest to the stage: We had seats in the parquet.

As a verb, to parquet is to lay such flooring.

flooring

hardwood

Dense deciduous timber

maple · walnut · cherry · teak · mahogany · bamboo · engineered · laminate · tongue-and-groove · planks

patterns

herringbone

V-shaped diagonal weave

tessellation · geometric · diagonal · zigzag · interlocking · mosaic · symmetry · hexagonal · bordered · medallion

craftsmanship

woodworking

Craft of shaping lumber

  • joineryFitting wood pieces together
  • marquetryDecorative veneer patterning
  • inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation

veneer · artisan · handcrafted · cabinetmaker · millwork · dovetail · mortise · finishing · staining · varnishing

elegance

ballroom

Venue for formal dances

  • palaceMonarch's official residence
  • chateauFrench country mansion
  • manorLanded aristocratic residence

grand · opulent · luxurious · stately · ornate · classical · Victorian · baroque · Versailles · gilded

architecture

foyer

Building's entrance room

  • gallerySpace for displaying artwork
  • hallInterior connecting pathway
  • ballroomVenue for formal dances

salon · rotunda · vestibule · lobby · atrium · drawing room · staircase · conservatory · dining room · library

Categories
Opposites
flooring material type

parquetcarpet

Thick floor textile

dirt floor · wall-to-wall carpet · shag carpet · bare concrete · plush carpet

flooring construction style

parquetplank flooring

Boards laid as walking surface

subfloor

Phrases
Family

parquetry, parquets, parqueted

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G