If you are looking for ideas to keep your home trendy, you have come to the right place. Several durable and stylish flooring designs have popped up in the last couple of years. It is the perfect time to go ahead with that remodel you have been dreaming about for ages. However, it might get a bit daunting when it finally comes down to choosing a flooring option. Rather than getting overwhelmed with the wide range of options, go for something that will stand the test of time in your household.
More About Flooring Categories
Before diving into the hottest trends of 2020, let’s take a closer look at how flooring options are categorized based on different criteria. The popular categories are:
- Types
Some f of the different types of flooring options are carpet, eco-friendly, waterproof vinyl, waterproofed laminate, and so on.
- Colors
Choosing a color for your floor more or less depends on the decor of the rest of the house. There are several options available ranging from gray, blonde, white, honey, high variation and so on.
- Textures
Although smooth floors have been around for years, textured floors seem to be rising in popular opinion. You can opt for distresses, wire brushed, hand scraped or reclaimed floors that have a touch of texture about them.
- Layouts and Patterns
This year is all about unique patterns for your floor. You can get creative with options like chevron, hexagon, herringbone, and mixed width, wide planks, checkered and so on.
- Looks
This category determines whether your flooring mimics man-made or natural materials. The stone look and wood-look options are the most popular options in this category.
- Styles
Depending on the style you are going for, you can choose from the coastal, farmhouse or contemporary flooring styles.
Trendy Flooring Options
Fortunately, flooring trends do not change as much as fashion, making it a lot easier to choose a trending flooring option for your home. Although there are plenty of popular flooring options available, the list has been narrowed down to the top 5 options trending this year.
- Wood Flooring
Engineered wood flooring is a flooring option that is eco-friendly and offers you plenty of options at the same time. You can choose to op for wider planks or mixed-width depending on the style of your room. It is also possible to achieve personalized flooring when you choose wood flooring. It is easy to clean and can stand a lot of wear and tear over the years. Wood flooring requires low maintenance to keep it clean, making it a favorite among families with young kids or pets.
- Tile Flooring
Although the standard tile size is 12×24 inches, they are available in larger sizes up to 24×24 inches as well these days. You can find tile flooring in a wide range of designs that mimic natural materials like limestone, marble, travertine and so on. You can even have your floor mimic wood flooring by opting for tiles that have realistic wood designs. Tiles need to be installed by qualified experts to get a smooth finish. Some homeowners also use decorative tiles to add accents to their flooring at a lower cost. Glass tiles are also trending this year, especially as it comes in different shapes like glass tile liners and field tiles.
- Laminate Flooring
Laminate flooring has come a long way from its initial days of inception. 2020 will see a rise in demand for lighter colors, wood designs and wider planks in laminate flooring. It is a more eco-friendly option than wood flooring, making it a favorite among homeowners today. You can also choose laminate flooring that has a texture similar to natural wood.
- Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl flooring is a top contender this year since it offers a wide range of options like luxury vinyl planks, tiles, and textured floorings and so on. They are comparatively more durable than other flooring options and also come in upscale and trendy designs. Vinyl flooring is 100% waterproof, making it perfect for homes where spills and accidents are the norms. On top of the different benefits offered by vinyl flooring, it is also one of the most environmentally friendly flooring options available today. Thus it is sure to gain a huge market share in the year 2020.
- Carpet
Carpets are a favorite among homeowners with young kids. It is soft on your feet and also adds warmth to your feet. 2020 will see a rising interest in carpet flooring options with winters growing longer and colder. You can either opt to have carpet flooring only for certain areas of your home or have the entire floor carpeted. Some people tend to use carpets for rooms that see more use, like the living room, hallway, and the stairs and so on. You can find carpets in a wide range of colors and designs, allowing you to pick something that goes well with your home décor. Waterproof carpets are also very popular since they do not soak up any liquids, making it a great option for families with kids and pets.
The Rise Of Eco-Friendly Flooring
Millennials are currently worried about the impact they have on the environment. The recent bouts of climate change causing sudden floods, harsh winter, melting ice caps and so on, has everyone thinking more about the environment. With a majority of homeowners comprising of millennials today, it is not surprising that most homeowners prefer eco-friendly flooring options. Rather than focusing on gorgeous floors, they are also worried about the impact it has on the environment and the planet. Manufacturers have taken this concern into consideration and come out with various products like carpets made from recycled materials, eco-friendly tiles, reclaimed hardwood flooring and so on.
More About Textured Flooring
While textured flooring seems to be trending lately, it is essential to understand the different options available so that you can make an informed choice. After all, you do not want to end up spending a fortune for flooring that you later fall out of love with. There are three types of flooring textures available currently:
- Hand Scraped
This flooring feature has long and ingrained scrapes that vary highly between planks. This makes each of the planks appear unique, handcrafted and rare. When these planks are installed, it creates a unique textured flooring pattern that goes well with almost every home décor. It adds a lot of character and is great for industrial kitchens since it can hold a lot of wear and tear.
- Wirebrushed
The wire brushed texture feature creates a look made of intentional wire scratches on exposed wood. It creates an imperfect look that is smooth and consistent, making it perfect for people who prefer a more natural and rustic flooring option. It does not have to be cleaned regularly since the texture hides dirt so well.
- Distressed
This flooring option is almost similar to a hand-scraped texture. However, it will have a lot more burns, scrapes, wormholes, knots and so on to give the floors more antique and aged look. This flooring option is often preferred by people who are creating a décor with a historic feel to it. Distressed floors paired with fireplaces, brick walls, farmhouse kitchens or in fact, any other new trend will look fantastic.
At the end of the day, there are plenty of options in the flooring industry currently. Since flooring trends tend to stay around for a while, you can easily pick something that will still be trendy a couple of years from now. However, if you want your floors to last for the long haul and yet still look trendy, it is a good idea to go for large planks with a wood finish.
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