Floor Inlay and Border Designs
An inlay turns a floor into a piece of craft: a contrasting marble border around a room, slim brass strips set into stone or terrazzo, floral parchin kari stone work in the style of Agra, or a lotus pattern at the threshold of a pooja space. Inlays suit entrance foyers, living room centres, dining areas and pooja rooms, and are a premium detail best used in one spot. They need skilled craftsmen, precise cutting and careful polishing, so plan them before the main floor is laid. Browse the designs below and see any of them on a photo of your own room.
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Marble border inlayWhite marble framed by a green-and-black band around the room. The classic drawing-room floor.Living · Dining · Bedroom · Pooja
Brass strip inlayThin brass lines set into ivory marble in a wide diamond grid. A quiet glint of luxury.Living · Dining · Bedroom · Pooja
Terrazzo with brass stripsPale terrazzo divided by brass strips into big squares, with a dark border. Art Deco Bombay.Living · Dining · Balcony
Floral stone inlay (parchin kari)Agra-style inlay of coloured stone flowers and vines in white marble, as a border.Living · Dining · Pooja
Pooja lotus inlayOne lotus-petal rosette inlaid in white marble before the mandir. Sacred without idols.Pooja
How it works
- 1Take one photo of your room — any phone, any light.
- 2Pick a style, a colour or a look. Change only what you ask for.
- 3See the finished room in about 30 seconds, then try another.
Questions people ask
What is parchin kari inlay?
A stone-inlay craft from Agra in which cut pieces of coloured stone are set into marble to form floral and geometric patterns. It makes a striking floor medallion for a foyer or living room.
Where should I use a floor inlay at home?
In one focal spot: the entrance foyer, the centre of the living room, under the dining table or at the pooja room threshold. Too many inlays compete with each other and with the furniture.
Do brass inlays tarnish?
Brass slowly darkens with air and mopping. It can be polished with the floor during maintenance, or lacquered to keep its shine longer. Many people like the soft, aged look it develops.
Try it on your own room
See it on a photo of your own room before you spend anything.