The trends in flooring, as with any interior design element, are always changing. Although hardwood flooring is considered timeless and a great investment for any home, it’s important to know what’s popular on the market today, especially when installing new floors or selling a home.
Read on to learn more about some of the latest trends in hardwood flooring, and what to look forward to in the year to come.
The Grays Have It
Gray as a flooring color continues to trend strongly, and this preference should remain through at least 2017. While the first perception of the color gray might be that it is a cool color, it really depends on the shade and tone of a particular gray.
In fact, the trend is toward warmer colors, and grays fit in nicely with that scheme. When they begin to think in earth tones as well as dirty whites, consumers can start to see how grays can smudge the line between warm and cool colors to provide the depth needed in a room.
Changes Are Coming
While gray continues to trend strongly in flooring, changes are coming. Already in Europe, home designers are seeing more demand for browns in the form of beiges and the like. In most cases, that area of the globe is where the design trends begin before they migrate to the United States.
Of course, with the popularity of social media, this jump from Europe to the United States could take less time than the designers anticipate. Whether in gray or brown tones, homeowners are safe to go with neutral colors in their hardwoods now and in the year to come.
Rustics Are In
While the rustic look has always been popular in Plano, and throughout the United States, this is becoming more understated, and the resale value of any distressed hardwoods should be carefully considered before going this route. A closely related trend, the reclaimed look, is growing in popularity. Hand-scraped and wire-brushed flooring surfaces are expected to become more widespread in use as well.
Understanding the trends can be a great starting point when installing new hardwood floors. There are so many options to choose from, and our team at Floor Coverings International® of can help you sort through the options and find the perfect flooring for your Plano home.
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