Popular Flooring Trends of 2017

The flooring process is hard enough without knowing what is in style. Flooring can change in a variety of ways from the type of material to the colors and patterns. If keeping up with current interior design trends is important to you, consider a few popular floor trends that have (literally) hit the floor running this year. 

Wood Trends

The most popular shift in wood floor trends this year has been the color of the wood, according to Flooring Inc. The popular colors this year have strayed from neutral and natural colors to more bold colors; the most popular color being gray. Many people switched over to the gray colored wood planks instead of traditional colored wood this year since people aren’t looking to have natural colored wood in their homes. This is largely due to the fact that cabinet colors have simplified. Dark floors have also increased in popularity because pairing dark floors with bright white cabinets has been a dominant trend in home design this year.

Tile Trends

As tile material has advanced, so has its outer appearance. Tile can now take on a more natural appearance like mimicking the look of stone or wood. People who are wanting a certain look can use tile to accomplish that and not have to sacrifice price or material. Wood is not as durable as tile and stone can be a lot more expensive, but with the new changes, a new look is made possible. Another type of popular tile has been ceramic. A large part of this being a trend is the advancements in the structure of the tile. Tiles are now able to be modified in shape and width to be easier to incorporate into your home design.

Carpet Trends

Carpet is the number one best seller when it comes to flooring, according to Flooring Inc., so you know great trends are surfacing. This year carpet tiles have become a lot more popular. A carpet tile is usually a small square tile that can be laid side by side with other tiles to make a patterned carpet. This trend has become popular because it is easy to install and also allows for a lot of creativity because it doesn’t limit the pattern. Another trend surfacing is recycled carpet. Users are becoming more environmentally aware and are more attracted to companies that are using recycled materials. 

Flooring trends are constantly changing, and flooring companies are working day and night to keep up with those trends. It can be hard to know what companies are going to give you not only the best quality flooring but also the newest kinds of flooring. Doing your own research and using online resources like Best Company can help you fill your home with the right flooring for your needs.