10/01/2026
Which way your floor planks run is a design decision, and it's worth making before install day.
The usual rule of thumb is to run planks front to back from the front door, so the floor runs the long way as you walk in.
This house didn't fit that rule. It was wide instead of deep: a bedroom, a dining area, the kitchen, a living area, then a hallway to three more bedrooms, all side by side. Most of the walking goes along that length, so the planks run with it. Turned the other way, a long run of rooms like this can look short and choppy.
In a squarer room, the direction matters less.
The real question is what look you want for the people living there. Planning new floors? Tell us about your layout in the comments.
