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These Elegant Homes Give Twist To Regular Style; Sta. Rosa Valley Home Up For Sale

Elegant homes could be given some twist on the regular hardwood flooring by using a chevron or herringbone designs that have been known as the parquet styles for over a century. However, the basis for choosing between the two would depend on personal taste.

Chevron planks in elegant homes are reported to meet in perfect points such as a long string of arrows, while the herringbone planks appear to be slightly staggered. Often found in formal dining rooms, living rooms and entrance halls, these two designs are said to elevate rooms from the ground up.

An elegant home that houses Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent's New York kitchen is reported to be equipped with cabinetry and countertops by Fanuka, while the marble shelves rest on Liz' Antique Hardware's brackets. On the other hand, the subway tile comes from Home Depot and the barstools are vintage America.

Meantime, an elegant home in Bel Air, California, which is designed by Kelly Wearstler features a pool pavilion with a spiky brass light fixture that was custom made. Based on reports, the herringbone-designed flooring is stained walnut.

Also, the elegant home of Fernanda Kellogg and Kirk Henckels was designed by Brockschmidt & Coleman and was renovated by architect Riccardo Vicenzino. In this elegant home, the oil painting of barnyard fowl is said to be in Flemish Old Master Roelandt Savery, Architectural Digest reported.

Elegant home, meanwhile, in Santa Rosa Valley, which is popular for its scenic landscape, temperate climate as well as sprawling home, is up for sale in the exclusive Ventura County enclave. According to reports, the home is located at 2993 Yucca Drive in the Santa Rosa Valley Estates gated community. This contemporary 4,0000-square-foot elegant home features four bedrooms and 3 ½ bathrooms on a massive 1.18 acres, VCStar reported. Learn How to Install a Herringbone Floor here: