FLOORING TRENDS FOR 2021

After spending so much time at home as coronavirus plagued 2020, many of us have decided to upgrade our home interiors.  Even if you eventually plan to sell, it makes sense to enjoy the home improvements before that event actually occurs.  To help you decide what type of flooring will work best for your situation, we’ll highlight some of the top flooring trends for 2021.

Natural Colors

After a turbulent year, getting back to the calmness of natural colours is fitting.  Stark and austere black, white and stainless steel color patterns aren’t providing the warmth we crave after being made to stay away from family and friends for so long.  Light brown colored floors lend a warm, organic feel to a house and give us respite from an uncertain, rapidly changing outer environment.  Bring some tranquility into the house by choosing oak or walnut inspired flooring.

Longer Planks

Longer floor boards have frequently been used to make small spaces look larger.  But they also create a smoother, cleaner, more continuous look than a patchwork of shorter planks.  Longer planks avoid the choppy feeling created by smaller pieces.  Instead they inspire balance, consistency and order – things we could all use more of this year.

Water Resistant Wood Floors 

One of the most commented on drawbacks of hardwood is its susceptibility to moisture, humidity and spills.  Technological advances have meant that newer laminate and engineered hardwood floors have been designed to be water resistant or even waterproof.  Now there’s no cause for concern if you envision a wood floor in the bathroom, basement or kitchen.

Matte And Satin Finishes

As opposed to semi gloss and high gloss finishes, matte and satin finishes are much easier to maintain.  Matte and satin finishes hide dust, dirt, dents and scratches much better than glossy finishes.  Just because we’re spending more time at home doesn’t mean we want to spend that time cleaning the floors!  Flatter finishes are easier to keep looking good for longer periods of time.

Textured Floors

Textured floors, such as wire brushed or hand scraped, bring out the grain of the wood.  They have a similar look to distressed wood, but you’re not dealing with old, repurposed planks.  Textured flooring hides dirt and scratches while providing an interesting vintage look.

Need Help Installing Floors in Your Home? Ask the Experts at Factory Flooring

What type of underlayment should you use? How many inches thick? How do you install it? And how do you avoid damaging your floors in the process? 

When you work with Factory Flooring, you don’t have to worry about these questions. Our team of professional flooring installers will handle all the heavy lifting for you — literally. All you have to do is relax and enjoy the savings on your energy bill. 

Need to get more flooring ideas first? Our design blog has dozens of articles to help you get started. Whenever you’re ready to tackle your insulation project, we’ll be here to help. Contact us online to get started, or call Factory Flooring at 469-583-7053