There may be quite a few changes you plan to make to your home this year to give it a memorable upgrade. One of these changes may be replacing the flooring in your house. Since most homeowners aren’t flooring experts, you could probably use some help when choosing flooring for your home.
Here are some of the hottest flooring trends this year that may be here to stay.
Take into Consideration
When you’re ready to upgrade the flooring in your house, here are a few things about decor you should consider.
Flooring Type
The flooring type you choose will matter a lot this year. If you want to select something in vogue, you can count on hardwood flooring. This flooring type is still dominating the scene. Hardwood is great for areas of the home, such as living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
Although hardwood is becoming increasingly popular in areas such as the kitchen and bathroom, you may face problems with warping are cupping in these moisture-rich areas. So, it is a good idea to consult professionals before choosing hardwood for these areas.
If you want to keep up with the latest trends, it would be ideal to choose a walnut-colored or white oak hardwood floor since lighter, natural hues are what’s trending this year and are a timeless option because they compliment any design aesthetic.
Tile flooring is another flooring type that will be sought after by many homeowners for other areas. It has been popular for areas such as the bathroom and the kitchen due to the amount of moisture.
Patterns in wood flooring seem to be all the rage this year. Herringbone is a showstopper adding visual interest. A wood floor with patten is always a focal point and draws in potential buyers if you plan on selling your home. Also, designs with a contrasting border really make a statement, especially if you want to have separation between rooms in certain floor plans.
Woodgraining
If you’re planning on choosing hardwood flooring for your home, then know that the most popular types this year have a unique woodgrain pattern. In general, wood creates a great aesthetic in the house. But couple it with an exciting woodgrain pattern, and you create a visual interest that captures the eye. Thus, the floor becomes the focal point of the room rather than other features in the room.
Texture
Like interesting, bold patterns, textured flooring is trending this year. Instead of opting for the typical smooth finish on flooring, opt to get flooring that has a matte finish or hand-scraped features. Textured wood isn’t for everyone but seems to be ideal for high traffic homes and pets.
Flooring Trends Going Out of Style This Year
As you shop for flooring this year, there are many styles and types you should select to make sure you stay on-trend. However, here are a few flooring trends you may want to distance yourself from this year since they are phasing out.
Gray Wood Flooring
Remember the trend of gray hardwood floors that dominated the market recently? Well, this trend has peaked and is starting to fade. As a result, gray flooring, whether it is gray woodgrain vinyl plank flooring or some other gray flooring, is no longer all the rage, and you may see less of it this year. So, as you shop for flooring, opt for lighter, neutral shades and stay away from the gray.
Espresso Hardwood
Another hue that has had its heyday and is making an exit is dark hardwood floors, particularly espresso. Unfortunately, such flooring options are too dark for the color schemes in most living rooms and kitchens.
Plus, darker floors make it harder to tie all decor in the room together effectively. As a result, many homeowners are opting for lighter options this year when it comes to hardwood flooring.
When you’re ready to change your home’s flooring, it is ideal to check out what’s trending. After all, you don’t want to choose outdated styles that will make your home feel obsolete, especially if you intend to put your house on the market to sell. However, you also don’t want to choose flooring that will quickly go off-trend shortly after you install it.
Call Cameron the Sandman today to schedule a consultation to learn more about our hardwood flooring services. Our years of experience and love for hardwood floor installation show in our work throughout the Metro area. It is a privilege to beautify homes by restoring, refinishing and installing wood floors so that homeowners will love the way they live.