What Flooring Trends Take Center Stage in 2021?

With hundreds of materials common in flooring these days, keeping up with the rise and fall of popular trends can be a daunting task. Ultimately, homeowners go with the styles that work best for the vision of the house. The popular styles dictate what you can readily find on the market; however, so appreciating upcoming trends for the next year can help you stay prepared for your remodeling or new construction project. Here are some of the latest styles coming to standard flooring materials in the years to come.

Hardwood 

You are never going to find hardwood, and wood flooring options have fallen by the wayside entirely, and this is because these materials offer an authentic beauty to a residence. You can match species like ash and birch to most furniture, making them a versatile domestic wood choice that is more affordable than exotic alternatives.

The latest trends with this flooring type coming through the new decade are all about boards without excessive manufacturing, processing, and even finishing. The result of this is a rustic look that maintains natural hues complementary to nearly all décor choices you might make. You will find repurposed and reclaimed wood in various colors, though the most sought after will be shades of gray, white, black, and copper.

Laminates 

Many homeowners have recognized the allure of premium laminate flooring because of its ease of cleaning and upkeep. Because it is one of the cheaper flooring styles on the market, replacing any damaged portions at a later date does not become a high cost to the homeowner. The growing trend in laminates now is the finish on the material, which can imitate many natural construction materials such as wood and stone. Printing technology now offers looks not thought possible only a few years ago.

Tiles

Tile is still a standard in home construction, especially in areas like the bathrooms and kitchens. Tile is non-porous, making it naturally water-resistant and an ideal choice for rooms that could potentially suffer water damage. The finish or look of the installed tiles is expected to keep changing in the years to come, as patterns and prints move into the spotlight. Textures like wood grain, brushed, and scraped pieces are more readily available. While many cannot go wrong with the classic look of marble tiling, you might want to make your property unique with options like rustic stone or metal-styled tilework.

Carpeting 

Tile is still a standard in home construction, especially in areas like the bathrooms and kitchens. Tile is non-porous, making it naturally water-resistant and an ideal choice for rooms that could potentially suffer water damage. The finish or look of the installed tiles is expected to keep changing in the years to come, as patterns and prints move into the spotlight. Textures like wood grain, brushed, and scraped pieces are more readily available. While many cannot go wrong with the classic look of marble tiling, you might want to make your property unique with options like rustic stone or metal-styled tilework.

How Do You Choose the Right Color of Flooring? 

As much as you might assume, the process is simple; the color choices you make with the flooring in your home can overwhelm or complement the space accordingly. Several guidelines can help you to make this choice. Some tips to help you understand the relationship between specific colors and the room include:

•    To make a room appear more spacious, install flooring material and doors hued in lighter colors

•    Doors and floors in hallway spaces can be the same shade

•    A combination of dark walls and light flooring can appear to shorten the room

•    Carpeting should be avoided when choosing dark walls/white flooring design – as this can provide a basement feel to the space.

•    Universally light materials throughout the room can make it narrower but more extended overall.

Conclusion

Understanding the growing trends in flooring can help you to make the best choice for your upcoming project. With hundreds of materials on the market, you now have some insight into what to expect to continue growing in popularity through 2021.