When it comes to helping a client select flooring for their home, wood flooring is a classic choice. It can add character and value to your property, while creating a beautiful atmosphere.
According to realtors across the country, hardwood floors can add as much as 2.5 percent to the final selling price of a home. Likewise, according to the 2017 Remodeling Impact survey from the National Association of Realtors, refinished hardwood flooring is one of the components that most appeals to today’s home buyers.
As we get closer to 2019, trend forecasters are rolling out with their top picks for fashion, design, decor and the like, and the world of wood flooring is no different. Here’s a look at the top hardwood flooring trends designers say the new year will bring.
THE LOW-DOWN ON WOOD
Even with the influx of wood-look flooring options, it’s hard to beat the luxury, warmth and elegance of hardwood flooring.
Engineered Woods
Thanks to its overall quality, longevity and range, the demand for engineered hardwood floors continues. Engineered wood flooring offers great stability and, if treated correctly a hardwood floor is for life.
Exotic Woods
It looks like there is an increase in demand for exotic grains in cool dark colors while incorporating longevity and a sense of understated luxury. You can expect to see an increase in the use of sustainable exotic species such as Brazilian Cherry and Wenge from exotic and tropical areas of the world.
THE COLOR FORECAST
Interestingly, both very dark and very light floors continue to be fashionable.
Greys
Grey woods with distinctive patterns are still growing in popularity – particularly for kitchens and even in bathrooms. The go-to neutral bridges easily with other colors and serves well in a wide range of design styles from mid-century modern to rustic farmhouse.
Darker Colors
Within the last several years, the trend toward darker colors has continued to grow. Today’s most popular colors include dark walnuts and coffee browns, which lend themselves to a variety of decorative schemes.
Greige
While dark colors are popular, those who prefer neutral colors are embracing a new blend of light/medium brown and grey. This marriage of tints has created a new color sensation: Greige.
DESIGN STYLE PREDICTIONS
A return to the rustic farmhouse look is also in and, with that, a call for longer and wider planks, with an emphasis on natural aging and the use of reclaimed materials.
A return to simplicity
At home, it’s all about peacefulness and sanctuary. To achieve this calming effect, colors have become less flashy, textures more subdued, and patterns less cluttered.
Rustic Chic
As designs that evoke the peaceful feeling of simple living grow in popularity, the farmhouse look, or rustic chic, continues to be popular. When it comes to this design style, colors are muted and less distracting, texturing is subtler and less pronounced.
Patterns
Simple patterns on floors and backsplashes, as well as areas of uniform color that evoke the 50s and 60s, remain fashionable. The minimalism of the 1980s is also making a comeback, including uncluttered geometric patterns and the sparing use of black-on-white accents. Chevron and herringbone patterns continue to be prevalent
A FOCUS ON THE ENVIRONMENT
As homeowners and retailers become more environmentally conscious, generally, there is more interest from consumers in using sustainable materials.
Reclaimed wood
You have two options for Eco-friendly hardwood. To this end, the use of reclaimed wood continues to be popular as well. Reclaimed wood is the use of older trees that were chopped down long ago.
FSC-certified wood
Wood that is labeled FSC certified (Forest Stewardship Council), means that the council promotes and manages forests throughout the world and focuses on adhering to environmental standards. Arimar purchases all our wood from FSC Certified suppliers, guaranteeing the wood we purchase is from forests around the world that are responsibly managed.
Arimar carries a vast range of hardwoods, from popular classics to trendy, innovative styles, all at competitive prices. Call us today and speak to one of our design specialists.
