Stepping into a home that has elegant and rich hardwood flooring is very inviting and brings a sense of warmth. We know that hardwood is an extremely popular flooring choice and it has been so for many centuries now. Over the years, we have witnessed a change in the fashion trends of hardwood. There’s simply too much to choose from now. It completely depends on your individual preference, but it’s always good to stay in touch with the trends, so you don’t feel too out of date.
If you want to play it safe, handscraped and distressed woods are the way to go. It sits well with someone who is trying to add a rustic charm to their home. Nicks and scratches add to the character of this wood. Also, this plays a handy role in hiding unwanted scratches and imperfections.
A recent trend that is really catching on is very dark colors. This looks absolutely stunning when paired with light walls and cream colored rugs. Most decorators cannot stop raving about this. It does require a little more maintenance than normal as dust and dirt shows easily on dark floors.
The newest trend that is creating waves is a yellowing and/or graying of the palette, which is still rich in tone, but lighter than the espresso brown that was in vogue not too long ago. This is responsible for making a home look very sophisticated and regal.
It is pretty hard to visualize these design options in your mind. To solve this, there are many websites that offer virtual “Design a Room” feature. You can now visualize different wood floors in different room settings. It’s similar to those sites that offer make-over pictures for people, the only difference here is that you are getting a floor make-over.
Don’t be shy to try the more exotic species of hardwood like Brazilian cherry, rosewood, ebony, jarrah, etc. If you want to stay traditional with oak, mahogany, maple and such, you can install these planks in newer and more unconventional patterns. Be creative and set your own trend! Mohawk is a known and trusted brand for hardwood.
Sterling Flooring carries the best of hardwood, so it’s completely worth it to call in and check out some samples. It will give you a better overall idea of the current trends.
