What’s hot in flooring in 2018? Just as importantly, which of these residential flooring installation trends will last beyond 2018? Which will stay relevant for decades to come? Some trends are proven or groundbreaking. Yet flooring subcontractors often see momentary fads that are tired – and replaced – just a few years later.
Trends that will last offer a floor that’s ahead of its time and that remains current down the road. Our top picks:
Wide Plank Hardwood Floors
Wide hardwood planks evoke comfort. They tend to make a space look warm and lived in, yet they’re also clean and simple. Wide planks allow the natural wood look to define a space. It lends any room an informal authenticity. And in a century, we’re betting they’ll look just as fantastic.
Parquet Flooring
Parquet hardwood is a popular way of giving a room depth and texture. It brings out the natural hardwood look without overwhelming the other details of a room.
Bamboo Floors
Bamboo is very high quality, and continues to increase in popularity. It’s extremely durable. Best of all, flooring subcontractors and installers have access to bamboo that’s grown on U.S. farms. That means bamboo flooring isn’t destroying a forest half a world away, and that lets you enjoy one of the best materials out there with a clean (and green) conscience.
Carpet Tiles
Modern flooring leans toward authentic looks. If something’s natural, we seem to want it to look a little rougher these days. We want its natural texture. If something’s artificial, we don’t want it to hide. We want to give it clean lines and sharp contrasts that draw attention to its manufactured qualities. Carpet tiles offer both of these. They also offer something else very modern: modular use. You can change them out, shifting the look of a floor day to day, or week to week. Read up on more 2018 carpet trends.
The biggest trend is that residential flooring installation is more fun than ever before. Technology, sourcing, and range of options have all caught up these days, allowing you to be far more creative than ever before without sacrificing practicality. You can take chances, create a unique aesthetic, and still have a durable, resilient floor. If you are looking for more inspiration, visit the East Coast Flooring photo gallery.