“The popularity of the light-brown tones in hardwood flooring comes from homeowners wanting to balance colors in homes,” says Bryan Sebring, president and founder of Sebring Design Build in Illinois. “Light-brown tones are especially popular with black or dark cabinetry.”
Checkered Floors
Checkered flooring has long been popular in kitchens and bathrooms. In 2022, we expect the trend to seep into other rooms throughout the home as well. And designers won't stick to the classic white-and-black of years past. Next year, we anticipate more printed tiles to make an appearance in this trend.
For 2021, tiles continue to be popular as kitchen flooring. Especially those that mimic traditional hardwood floors, with planks and “grain” finish details. Larger tile sizes remain popular, as they have in previous years. Plank tile 8” wide by 48” long is a big hit, as are 12” x 24” ceramic tiles.
There is absolutely no need to change flooring from room to room. We often work with homeowners who feel the urge to pick a different flooring for every room of their home, but there is absolutely no need to do this. Your home will look best if you create one consistent look that travels from room to room.
– Mullican Flooring, a leading manufacturer of quality hardwood floors, has provided flooring for three additional episodes of “Property Brothers,” a television series on the HGTV channel.
1. Hardwood Continues to Dominate. Hardwood has remained at the top of the podium for decades now and continues to dominate the home flooring industry.
Gray Vinyl Flooring – In All Looks!
Gray vinyl flooring, particularly in wood-look, has grown exponentially over the last decade. Although gray vinyl tiles, particularly in stone looks, are also very popular in the kitchen. In addition to looking chic and trendy, gray floors set the tone of a cool, contemporary home.
A choice of timeless hardwood floor colors
Brown Maple floors have hues of rich gold, amber and brown. Cherry floors feature a burnished auburn color that will darken over time. Hickory offers hues from lighter blonde sapwood to cocoa brown and beige heartwood. Red Oak comes in deep, salmon tones.
Gray flooring, particularly gray wood, has grown exponentially over the last decade and has quickly become the most popular trend, not just for flooring, but for homes in general. In addition to looking chic and trendy, gray floors set the tone of a cool, contemporary home.
Dark brown hardwood floors in particular never seem to go out of fashion, they are always trendy and still in style. There's something about the contrast between dark wood floors and bright, light walls, white kitchen cabinets, furnishing etc. that epitomize a sophisticated and upmarket style.
Which do you prefer – light or dark hardwood? Both dark and light floors work very well, and only you can choose which is best for you and your home. Dark floors tend to be more stylish and hide imperfections while light floors tend to show dirt less and last longer.
12mm is much more impact resistant than 8mm. Sharp items that accidentally fall on a thicker base will have very little effect on it. That's the reason why people prefer 12mm laminate in high traffic areas.
Though hardwood is incredibly popular, carpeting is making a comeback, in part due to the innovative new options on the market. Carpet is a great choice for bedrooms, dens, or basements where hardwood can feel too cold and sterile, or any room where there is a risk of water damage.
The answer is – no! The oak trim and oak flooring finish (the golden color known in the industry as “honey”) will never come back in style. Today, there are many beautiful versions of stained oak on the market that allow it to appear more contemporary and aesthetically pleasing.
Trends in LVT is part of the fastest-growing category in flooring, luxury vinyl tile. LVT is a luxury vinyl product that mimics the look of wood, stone, or ceramic tile, complete with natural colors and a surface texture that feels like the real product.
Vinyl is the most popular form of resilient flooring (a category that also includes linoleum and cork) because it's low-maintenance, water-resistant, cost-effective, and long-lasting. It also has the perfect balance of firmness and “give,” meaning it springs a bit when you walk on it for a comfortable feel underfoot.
Wide plank vinyl flooring, also known as luxury vinyl flooring or LVT, is gaining popularity in the industry. They are quickly becoming the floor covering of choice to replace industry staples like solid wood flooring and engineered wood flooring, and even porcelain.
Vinyl stands up the best against excess moisture and spills, and it can be less expensive than laminate. However, laminate gives a more realistic wood look to enhance the design aesthetic in your home.
Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) or Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) has incredible hardwood floor, ceramic tile, or natural stone visuals. These products are much thicker (5mm up to 12mm) than traditional sheet vinyl floors (2mm) and can usually be installed over existing floors where sheet vinyl would most likely need a new subfloor.
Luxury vinyl planks, or LVP, are built in layers, similar to hardwood laminate flooring planks, with a protective finish over multiple layers of pressed vinyl, sealed into a hardboard core, and finished with an underlayment backing.
Concrete is the most durable floor you can have in your home. Concrete floors are typically stained to order and can look quite lovely.
The brothers are known for their light and bright contemporary style. And while the Scotts often accomplish this look by breaking down walls and letting natural light into a home, they also love installing bold lighting fixtures.
Yes, the TV show uses a combination of CAD (computer assisted drawing) programs and then also 3D rendering programs, similar to the effects you see on animated movies or other visual effects. Look for a design firm that uses Chief Architect or SketchUp.