You can never go wrong with wooden flooring. It is elegant, a classic, and yes, wooden flooring fits in any type of modern home. Solid hardwood and engineered wood flooring are never boring as it keeps up with the trends and manufacturers are always updated with the newer designs. Sure, there are cheaper alternatives like vinyl, tiles, and laminate flooring that looks like wood. But real wood will never go out of style and quality, which is why patrons still desire it.
With that in mind, what are the current flooring styles that you can look forward to this 2021?
Color
Flooring companies have released the same wooden flooring hues this year and it includes shades of blonde, honey, copper, and gray. Whitewashed wood floor color is also a great hit coming in strong this year, and also greige. What is greige, you ask, right? Well, if you look at the dictionary, greige is a color combination of gray and beige. These are your wooden flooring colors for the year.
Layout/Pattern
The simpler, (or the more outrageous) the better – that has always been the case with wood flooring. Chevron, with its complex zigzag look, and modest wide plank layout is “in.”
Texture
Three wood floor textures are “hot” this year, and these are hand-scraped, wire-brushed, and distressed. They look so vintage and yet, very contemporary too. It is such an irony!
Anyway, hand-scraped flooring is best for your den or even in your living room. This flooring is very artistic, as the markings are left there purposely by the artist who made it. It will look so beautiful when you receive your guests and have tea. Distressed flooring is rustic and beautiful, and your visitors will surely appreciate it. Wire-brushed wood flooring can be in your sunroom or living room, as well.
Type Of Hardwood Floor
American-grown wooden flooring, engineered wood, and cork are very popular and are on display this year. You just have to choose which one will fit your lovely home. You can check Zelta.ca for inspiration.
American Grown Wood Flooring
These days, people are opting for American-made wooden flooring. It is patriotic and at the same time, a show of support for local goods and services. Even if it has a high price tag, buying and using local will not only improve your home look, it will also increase your home’s value.
Engineered Hardwood Flooring
If you want a natural feel on your solid hardwood floor, then, your best bet is the engineered hardwood flooring. By the term itself, “engineered,” this type of flooring is real and solid hardwood with a veneer layer on its top. The top part is manufactured materials like plywood or fibreboard which can be MDF or HDF.
MDF or medium-density fiberboard and HDF or high-density fiberboard have a strong core that makes the wood plank stable. It has an underlayer attached to it which is exceptionally sturdy and long-lasting. You can place this type of engineered hardwood flooring anywhere in your home.
While it is called “engineered,” this flooring type is real and actual hardwood. It is a combination of man-made materials and real wood that are layered together to provide an aesthetic, high-quality, durable, and top-performing wooden floor. You can even install it yourself since it is easy to do.
Cork
If you are an environmentally-friendly person, then, cork wood flooring will be your choice. It is resilient and durable which can last for at least a decade. The look is very unique though and has been since a very difficult flooring to replicate. It also has a soft and cushioned look that very well balances the hard edges in your home.
It is not a corkboard. The floor just looks like one, and it is not cheap too. It has an insulator which can be refinished, as you like. Since it is eco-friendly, it is also hypoallergenic and has anti-microbial abilities. As for installation, it is easy to install (it can be a DIY project) and also low-maintenance.
But some homeowners with pets do not opt for the cork since their dogs or cats can easily damage it. It is not for heavy equipment or furniture as it leaves a dent. The surface can also fade in time and it needs water sealing too.
It will depend upon your need, want, and style as to which wooden flooring you will want to choose. There are pros and cons to each type. Just remember that before you pick “the one,” make sure that you have researched about it.
