Fun fact: Herringbone is also a common weaving pattern, especially for twill. The oldest known example of herringbone weaving was found in the Alps and dates back to 800 - 500 B.C.E.

The pattern can be found in walls and floors, from fabrics to wood and tiles. By playing with geometric shapes, it continues to be a trend that infuses style and structure into interior design ...

Sideways Herringbone A refreshing way to enliven the classic herringbone pattern. Tiles are laid in a 45-degree angle, resulting in “arrows” that draw the eye either left or right.

For the floors, Ducsik went with a 3-by-12-inch tile in a chevron pattern that carried into the shower. Continuing the pattern makes the room look bigger, and the calm gray color doesn’t compete ...