The Most Trendy Flooring Styles This Year

Every year comes with a set of new and exciting flooring trends in the world of interior design. Of course, this does not mean that you have to change your floor or invest in purchasing and installing a new one every year. No one is pressuring you to do that and that sounds too extra to keep up with all current trends. However, all the hottest trends as discussed and shared by the leading interior designers around the world can be a great source of inspiration in case you are already planning to change the way your floor looks or investing into a new one. So, if such a big project is on the line and you want to learn more about what is really in when it comes to interior design trends, make sure to have a look at this article.

The main reason why flooring trends change ever so often is the fact every new year comes with new tastes and preferences acquired by homeowners and interior designers as well as new technologies in the flooring industry that allow for an even larger variety of floor designs and methods to achieve different looks and styles. Furthermore, as surprising as it sounds, flooring trends can even reflect current economic, political, or cultural hot topics, take as an example the trend towards more eco-friendly and “greener” flooring options and alternatives. The new year is bound to bring a bunch of new and exciting flooring trends that will strike the right note with homeowners and today we are going to discuss them, so stay tuned and keep reading.

Fumed Wood Flooring

Currently, the majority of the real wood floors installed in modern homes usually undergo some sort of staining or other treatment to give them the desired look and unique design. Therefore, fumed flooring is becoming more and more popular thanks to its one-of-a-kind and intriguing look. Fumed wood flooring is rich in colour and grain and creates a floor with a lot of character that can be a statement piece of any room. One of the advantages of it is you can get a unique look and design without the need for staining. Instead of staining, the unique look is achieved through a method called fuming, as the name suggests. It means that the floorboards are undergoing treatment in a special room, where airborne ammonia is released. The reaction of real wood to this treatment changes the natural colour of the wood. The thing is that wood does not always react with the same change of colour, which means that every fumed wood floor is unique and one-of-a-kind. Also, the final patina achieved depends on several factors that will determine the final look of the floor, including wood species, the outside environment, the atmosphere in the chamber itself, etc. Although different wood floors will give different results undergoing fuming, however, generally, fuming will always result in wood floorboards with dark and rich tones, enhancing the natural grain and pattern of wood, a dramatic and enchanting look. Compared to simply staining the floor, the effect of fuming is more appealing and attractive.

Bleached and Blanched Woods

Not everyone is a fan of dark, dramatic wood floors with a lot of character. Some people will prefer a softer, simpler look and bleached, blanched, white-washed wood flooring is a great solution to such preferences. Bleached or blanched wood flooring is achieved by the floorboards undergoing a treatment called bleaching or blanching, as the name suggests. Bleaching consists of the application of a chemical solution right onto the surface of real wood floorboards, which results in the staining of wood fading in colour. With the help of blanching, you can enjoy an ashy white-washed appearance with a visible natural grain.

Distressed Wood Flooring

Distressed wood flooring has been around for a couple of years now and the trend has no intention to go away in future years too. It is because so many people are enjoying the distinctive and rustic beauty of distressed wood flooring and the fact that this antique, vintage style of flooring fits perfectly in both modern and traditional homes. To achieve distressed wood flooring, the floorboards undergo a process of artificial ageing and additional styling that give them the characteristic and distinctive worn and weathered finish. So whenever you are desiring a bit of rustic beauty for your home, distressed flooring is a perfect solution for the bedroom, kitchen, living room, dining room, actually anywhere.

To achieve the distressed effect, the floorboards are treated in a few different ways, including the degree and style of “distress” you are going for. There are a few different methods that can result in a wooden floor with such effect and appearance. For example, the edges of the floorboards can be hand-scraped, then swirl and kerf marks can be applied onto the floorboards to imitate an antique, worn look, the planks are additionally brushed to get rid of any gloss from a finish or natural lustre, and leaving a soft worn texture.

Wood Flooring and Pretty Patterns

While more intriguing textures and grains are getting the spotlight in the upcoming year, when it comes to wood flooring, wood floor parquetry patterns are always a good choice for creating and enjoying a distinctive and unique style for your floor. So if you are thinking of purchasing a new floor and you want to add to your space one that will create a very unique, beautiful atmosphere and will come with a unique twist, pattern layouts are a great option to do that. There is a huge increase in the popularity of the classic herringbone and chevron patterns, however, instead of traditional settings only, these parquet patterns are now more and more often used in the modern interior too. You should not miss the patterned floors, if you want to own and enjoy a floor as a statement piece and focal point of the room, no matter if it comes to the kitchen, living room, bedroom, and even the bathroom.

Natural Colours

While exciting and intriguing textures and patterns are reigning over the current wood flooring trends, there is also enough place for basics. Going simple with your wooden flooring is also a big trend at the moment. Forget about the patterns, grains, and colours, if this is not your cup of tea, you can also enjoy a very simple and self-explanatory style of wood flooring with natural colours. Back to basics is a fundamental aspect not just of the year, but probably the upcoming decade. Also, basics are a very safe and easy choice, for sure, they are never going out of trend, they are classic and never depend on current trends, and they can easily suit any space, any style, and any interior design. With an increasing focus on sustainability and consciousness, basic wood flooring styles with little to no additional treatment are going to become a more and more common choice among homeowners. The simplicity and cosiness of wood, its natural beauty and uniqueness are all you need to enjoy an attractive and welcoming home.