Herringbone, your way… Karndean unveils four new Van Gogh floors for Spring 2026

Karndean Designflooring is introducing four new wood-look designs to its much-loved Van Gogh herringbone collection, launching Spring 2026. Curated around emerging 2026 trends, each new 18×4.5” Van Gogh herringbone plank has been designed to reflect a specific interior style. These new additions make it easier than ever to create a home that feels both personal and effortlessly stylish, with a herringbone finish built for everyday living.

With herringbone still one of the UK’s best-loved flooring choices, Karndean’s latest designs focus on what homeowners are asking for now: natural wood tones, authentic grain detail, soft matt textures and the easy practicality of luxury vinyl tile (LVT). The result is a floor that delivers real timber character, while staying durable, moisture-resistant and easy to care for in hard-working spaces like kitchens, hallways and living areas.

For nature-inspired spaces: Classic Oak

Classic Oak (see featured image, top) is designed for those drawn to the ‘Biophilic and Botanical’ mood, creating homes that feel grounded, restorative and connected to nature. This look celebrates naturalistic floors alongside nourishing greens and layered organic materials. Classic Oak’s authentic wood character adds warmth and depth to spaces styled with linen, rattan, raw timber, stoneware and botanical pattern. Laid in herringbone, it brings a crafted, heritage feel that still reads modern.

For calm, neutral homes: French Oak

If you love interiors that feel refined and quietly luxurious, French Oak is your perfect base layer. Inspired by 2026’s ‘Timeless Neutrals and Low-Key Luxury’ trend, it leans into warm whites, soft beiges and earth-tinted neutrals in a natural matt finish. French Oak complements both classic and contemporary settings. It pairs beautifully with vintage accents, tactile fabrics and subtle glamour; think brushed metals, plush textures and handcrafted details. It is understated, but never ordinary.

For busy, joyful family life: Natural Prime Oak

Natural Prime Oak is made for homes that do it all. Rooted in the functional everyday style direction, it supports interiors that feel upbeat and practical, where style meets real routines. The natural oak tone makes Natural Prime Oak a versatile choice for modern family homes, playful colour pops and relaxed layered spaces. Herringbone adds that sense of intention and design confidence, even where life gets busiest.

For modern country lovers: Country Oak

Welcoming and nostalgic, with a cleaner, more curated edge, Country Oak reflects 2026’s refreshed “Country Farmhouse” style. This direction blends cosy heritage details with Shaker simplicity and lighter, more contemporary finishes. Country Oak works beautifully in kitchens, dining rooms and snugs. It pairs with painted cabinetry, soft pastels, playful checks or florals, and pre-loved furniture that makes a home feel comfortably lived in.

Laying patterns

Although these are herringbone designs, they can be laid in different patterns, from classic herringbone to straight lay or block layouts, depending on the look you want to achieve. And because the new Van Gogh herringbones are also available as full-length planks, it is easy to carry the same design from room to room or use it to zone feature areas, such as a statement dining table or open-plan living spaces where you want to subtly break up living areas. You can also add a border around a herringbone floor, using a herringbone-sized plank or a contrasting design strip to frame the room and give it a tailored, finished feel.

Richard Allen, Sales Director at Karndean Designflooring, said: “Our Spring Edit is about giving retailers fresh, trend-led designs to inspire customers. By introducing four of our most popular Van Gogh wood designs in a herringbone format, we’re enabling retailers to meet growing demand for expressive floors that still deliver on durability, comfort and ease of care.

“These designs align perfectly with predicted 2026 home trends and cater for homeowners looking to get confidently creative with their interiors without compromising on performance or peace of mind.”

As well as delivering strong aesthetic appeal, the updated Van Gogh collection provides the everyday benefits homeowners have come to expect. Quiet and comfortable underfoot, its realistic surface textures replicate the character of natural timber without the maintenance challenges, making this an ideal choice for high-traffic areas such as kitchens, hallways and open-plan living spaces.

Karndean Designflooring will be exhibiting the new Van Gogh herringbone designs at The Flooring Show, Sandown Park in Surrey on 15-16 April, giving retailers and installers the opportunity to view the expanded range and explore styling options.

The four new Van Gogh herringbone designs launch on 1 April 2026 and will be available from Karndean retailers nationwide.

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