The hall at Hollywood House Estate has two components that help make an entrance hall - bold colour and parquet flooring. For a similar look, try Crown Royal Gala. The parquet is the traditional oak herringbone pattern seen in old houses and convents. It is still the most popular type of parquet flooring, according to Glen Parquet flooring (051-852 211).

Parquet comes in a range of woods, including teak and walnut, and costs from €95 per sq m to €150 per sq m including fitting, depending on the size and type.

For a change from the traditional look, Glen Parquet also do a Versailles square parquet of the kind seen in old French chateaux, from €120-€150 per sq m.