Spatial Narratives in Installation Direction

The installation of wood flooring is far more than simple arrangement; it is a "science of direction" in spatial storytelling. Laying planks longitudinally along the length of a room functions like invisible visual tracks, effectively guiding the gaze, elongating spatial depth, and making narrow hallways or rooms appear more slender and fluid. Conversely, horizontal installation acts as a stabilizing barrier, visually "widening" a space, particularly effective in creating an open feel in smaller living rooms. For square or irregular spaces, a 45-degree diagonal installation breaks convention, creating dynamic visual tension and becoming the focal point of the space itself. This careful consideration of "direction" is the first line of the poem about spatial rhythm, determined by the designer before the first sketch is even drawn.