Flooring Trends to Watch This Year

Flooring trends move slower than fashion, but they still shift meaningfully year to year as manufacturing technology improves and homeowner priorities evolve. Whether you’re planning a full home renovation or refreshing a single room, understanding what’s trending can help you make choices that feel current today and still hold up stylistically years from now. 

Wide-Plank and Textured Hardwood 

Traditional narrow hardwood planks are giving way to wider boards, often five to eight inches across, which create a more open, modern feel and highlight the natural grain of the wood. Hand-scraped and wire-brushed textures are also gaining popularity, adding dimension and a lived-in, artisanal quality that hides minor wear better than glossy, smooth finishes. 

Waterproof Luxury Vinyl in Unexpected Rooms 

Luxury vinyl has moved well beyond basements and bathrooms. Homeowners are increasingly installing it throughout entire main floors, including kitchens and living rooms, for its combination of style, durability, and waterproof performance. Wood-look and even natural stone-look vinyl designs have become so refined that many guests can’t tell the difference at a glance. 

Large-Format Tile 

In tile, bigger is trending. Large-format tiles, some extending beyond twenty-four inches per side, reduce the number of grout lines in a space, creating a cleaner, more expansive look. This trend is especially popular in bathrooms and kitchens, where fewer grout lines also mean less maintenance over time. 

Natural, Earthy Tones 

Across nearly every flooring category, homeowners are gravitating toward warmer, more natural color palettes — think honey oak, warm walnut, and soft greige tones — replacing the cooler gray tones that dominated the past decade. These earthy hues pair well with a wider range of interior design styles and tend to feel timeless rather than trend-locked. 

Pattern Play With Tile and Wood 

Herringbone and chevron patterns continue to grow in popularity, particularly in entryways, kitchens, and accent areas. These layouts add visual interest without requiring bold color choices, making them a versatile way to elevate a space. 

Sustainable and Low-VOC Materials 

Environmental consciousness continues to influence flooring choices. More homeowners are asking about sustainably sourced hardwood, recycled content in carpet padding, and low-VOC adhesives and finishes that improve indoor air quality. Manufacturers have responded with expanded eco-conscious product lines across nearly every flooring category. 

Soft, Cozy Carpet Comebacks 

While hard flooring dominated recent years, plush carpet is making a comeback in bedrooms and cozy living spaces, driven by a broader design shift toward comfort and warmth in the home. Textured, high-pile carpets in neutral tones are especially popular for creating a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. 

Bringing Trends Into Your Home Thoughtfully 

The best approach to trends isn’t to chase every one of them, but to select the ones that genuinely suit your home’s architecture, your family’s lifestyle, and your long-term plans. A trend that photographs beautifully isn’t always practical for daily life, so it helps to talk through options with people who understand both style and function. 

To learn more about the experience and philosophy that shapes our recommendations, explore our story here. And if you’re ready to see these trends in person and find the perfect fit for your home, visit your nearest showroom location to get started.