Style, Species, Surface and Selection, Wood Flooring Trends to Watch

Real wood flooring is gaining popularity in every room of the house for New Construction or remodeling. Hardwood adds style as well as value, is easy to care for and eco-friendly.

Both inside and outside your home, the environmental benefits are undeniable. According to the nwfa, “Wood flooring is the most abundantly renewable flooring material available. Sustainable forest management makes it possible to harvest wood without any serious impact on the environment because trees are a renewable resource that can be regrown time and time again.” Wood floors use less water and energy to produce than other flooring options and they last hundreds of years.

Wood flooring improves the air quality inside your home as it does not harbor allergens, dust, mold or animal dander, nor will it absorb particulates or harmful pesticides tracked in from outdoors.

The species of woods used in flooring are as eclectic as the homes that they beautify. Mainstays like Maple, Cherry and Oak, ever the crowd-pleasers, have been joined by newcomers; bamboo, cork, cypress, and Merbeau plus so many others quickly gaining ground as today’s trendsetters.

New surfacing techniques in water or oil based, natural rubbed, wax and UV cured, ensure long lasting sheen and easy care finish. Once you’ve chosen your wood and your finish, it’s time to add a little style.

Wood Flooring Trends to Watch

When it comes to trends in flooring for the year ahead, what’s old will be new as vintage and retro looks take center stage in the hardwood flooring arena, according to SMART Carpet and Flooring. Here are their top five hardwood trends to watch:

Wide plank hardwood floors. Featuring planks that are five or even seven inches wide, this look works well with both modern and rustic decor. Added perk? Wide planks make any space look larger.

Gray wood floors. While this is not a brand new look, its execution will be a bit different this year. While 2017 saw a trend toward warmer grays and “greige” (a combination of gray and beige), 2018 will usher in cooler tones.

Distressed wood floors. Whether eco-friendly reclaimed wood or budget-friendly, wood-look vinyl plank, distressed wood is one of the hottest new flooring trends. Incorporate distressed wood flooring – particularly the cooler gray tones mentioned above – to instantly put your home in style this year.

Varied-width wood plank floors. A trend that began gaining interest at the end of 2017, it’s expected to pick up steam in the year ahead. Reminiscent of historic homes, mixed-width wood flooring, which allows you to choose any combination of widths for a given room, creates a one-of-a-kind look driven by your personal aesthetic.

Parquet floors. The vintage, mid-century chevron flooring look is back in style, however, it now incorporates contemporary trends, such as cool gray flooring, distressed wood, or even wide planks for a modern take on parquet.

Source: SMART Carpet and Flooring

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