Top Flooring Trends

1. Top Flooring Trends

2. One way to keep up with current interior design trends is to turn to your flooring. Lush carpets and smooth wood are now a thing of the past — and if you’re still using this type of flooring, your home may look outdated. Luckily, whatever your style, there is a trend right now that will breathe new life into your home.

3. Tiling Tiled flooring is undergoing major changes. The previous standard of 12 inches by 12 inches is less common, with a larger format by far preferred. This includes large rectangular tiles — the most popular is 12 inches by 24 inches.

4. If you are undergoing a kitchen remodel, consider looking for kitchen tiles with digital prints, like what you find on laminate countertops or vinyl tile. Another option that’s trendy right now is a tile that mimics the appearance of fabric, wood, or concrete.

5. Wood Flooring If you have an open floor plan, connecting the kitchen, dining room, and living room into one expansive space, wood flooring is a top choice. In these layouts, wood is an even better option than tile for the kitchen, as it creates cohesion between rooms. Like tile, wood planks are becoming larger and sometimes are even irregular in shape.

6. A favourite is laminate flooring. This features a thin sheet of wood on top of a base made from another material. It prevents movement in the floor and is less expensive than solid hardwood flooring. Exotic wood species are particularly sought-after, including cherry, walnut, and hickory. Dark stains are preferred, including grays. It is even better if the wood is hand scraped or textured for an aged look.

7. However, you don’t necessarily need wood that just looks old — it is just as much a trend to use reclaimed wood from homes or barns. This is excellent if you want an environmentally-friendly option. Another green choice is bamboo. After a dip in popularity a few years ago, bamboo is back. Products are now higher-quality and no longer suffer from shrinkage.

8. Vinyl A final option to consider is vinyl, which has significantly changed its image. Vinyl has become a high-quality flooring, able to effectively mimic wood squares or planks as well as just about any other design, including marble for bathrooms.

9. With flexible options like laminate wood, vinyl, and printed tile, you can find a flooring within your budget, create the effect you want in your home, and keep up with the trends.